Effects of e-mail availability on the informal network

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More and more organizations are using electronic mail. However, questions remain whether technological innovations such as e-mail were valuable. It is inaccurate and problematic to assume that e-mail would dissolve communication problems. Research has to be made on how e-mail can assist employees to manage information. A study is presented which analyzes the effects of the availability of e-mail on informal network and the dissemination of messages in a classroom.

Innovations, Electronic mail systems, Email, Communication, Communications

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"Managed" informal information trading: the oil scout system in oil exploration firms

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Informal information trading is a general form of exchanging information which can significantly benefit firms economically. There is a reciprocal exchange of proprietary information organized by individual employees. However, many managers hesitate to allow their employees to undertake informal information trading for fear that the lack of administrative supervision and documentation could result in losses when traders commit mistakes or abuse it.

OIL AND GAS EXTRACTION, Oil & Gas Extraction, Gas industry, Natural gas exploration, Petroleum mining, Oil and gas exploration, Petroleum exploration

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Information behaviour and internationalization

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An overview is presented on a research made on the effect of information behavior on the internationalization aspect of firms. International operations evolve from information collection, transfer and utilization. Informal information flows, particularly through personal networks, were found to have more influence on decision making than formal flows. More work has to be undertaken to understand the role of information factors.

International aspects, Eastern Europe, Science and technology policy, Former Soviet Union

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