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This paper examines the advanced method of communication available these days in most offices - e-mail, fax, teleconferences, chat programs, SMS, etc. It further examines how these forms of technology assist in the transferring of information in almost real time and the effect this has on "office gossip". The writer concludes that even with all these forms of communication available, the inter-personal conversation of relaying gossip is still a favorite.

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"Technology has vastly changed the means of communication over a relatively short period of time. Along with these changes in communication technology came new ways for employees to communicate within the workplace, which pose unique challenges. We continue to communicate as we used to, but now we are communicating through new and more technological mediums. As our communication methods progress at a rapid pace, the business world is forced to progress as well in order to be successful and competitive. Looking into the business culture, and how employees are communicating in this technological age is an important task of this paper. As workers in the business place, it is important for us to recognize that our modes of communication are changing. If we want to continue to communicate effectively, we must learn about how the new technological modes of communication can influence and alter our most basic interactions."

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