Essentials of Business Communication (with Premium Website, 1 term (6 months) Printed Access Card)
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ISBN: 9781285858913
Author: Mary Ellen Guffey, Dana Loewy
Publisher: South-Western College Pub
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Chapter 5, Problem 14CT
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The benefits and dangers of (unprecedented access and speed of distribution) allowing the public to post any kind of information on the internet.
Introduction:
Social media refers to a series of network (web-based applications) under which information can be shared and received. It not only includes formal information but also includes informal information along with the career interests. Other ideas too are shared among people.
It is accessed with the help of internet on devices such as laptop, desktop, smart phones, and tablets.
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