2. “The increased use of communication and information technologies may expand opportunities for individuals to obtain information that may contribute to successful socialization.”-Flanagin and Waldeck
3. What is Communication Technology? Websites Intranets Chat Groups Instant Messaging Video Conferencing Online Data Bases
4. Significance in the Work Place New employees are able seek information about the organization. Employees are able to communicate with one another more sufficiently. Virtual Organizing takes up less time consuming forms of socialization. Less face-to-face meetings. Fewer orientation programs.
5. Social Media and the Business World Allows brands to reach more customers Easier to reach younger generation Cheap form of advertising Allows companies to track viewers Place for professionals to come together and talk
6. Communication TechnologyBenefting the NWSF Quicker communication More socialization between members Ability to keep in touch with members when conferences are not taking place
7. NWSF And Social Networking Consistently Generating Idea Acceleration of relationships Resolving Disagreements