Table :

TABLE 11.2 EMPLOYEE SURVEY OF APPROPRIATE COMMUNICATION CHANNELS FOR ORGANIZATIONAL TASKS

Source: Pew Internet & American Life Project Email at Work Survey, April–May 2002; N = 1003; margin of error = ± 3%.

TaskBy E-MailBy PhoneIn Person
Edit or review documents67%4%26%
Arrange meetings or appointments63%23%12%
Ask questions about work issues36%17%44%
Bring up a problem with one’s supervisor6%6%85%
Deal with sensitive issues4%9%85%