Discuss the ramifications of the following statement: Once a memo or any other document leaves your hands, you have essentially published it.
Email is the preferred communication channel in most business today. However, wise e-mail business communicator are aware of the importance, as well as the dangers of e-mail messages can travel, intentionally or unintentionally, long distances. A quickly drafted note can end up in the boss’s mailbox or other unwanted people. Unfortunately, electronic messages are difficult to erase and may become evidence in court.
Because e-mail seems like a telephone call or a person-to-person conversation, it is very important to become aware and conscientious not to send sensitive, confidential, inflammatory or potential embarrassing messages. E-mail creates a permanent record that does not go away even when deleted. Every message is a corporate communication that can e used against you or your employer, family or a judge to read. Beware!
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