Two of the key managers in Marketing have their offices outside of Los Angeles. The manager in charge of graphics for brochures, ads, and manuals is located in Boulder, Colorado. She participates in all projects by using the electronic messaging system. The Head of International Marketing has his office in Toronto. As one example of the system's benefits, the Head of International Marketing reported that, although he has met with the President only six times since he was hired a year ago, their use of electronic messaging has enabled him to feel a closer connection to the President than the six meetings would suggest.
Electronic messaging reduces boundaries between business and personal life.
Electronic messaging brings personal life into the work day. The members of the Marketing group use electronic messaging for exchanging information about sports, parties, and events in people's personal lives. Conversely, electronic messaging brings the work day into employees' home life. It invades your privacy, coming into your bedroom with the news. The work habits of the Technical group epitomize this impact.