BCOM 230 Week 4 Discussion Question 2 - 90367

What are some of the formats used when conducting a business meeting over long distances? How effective are these formats? Are they different than face-to-face meetings? In what ways are they different? Conference calls and videoconferences are two types of formats used when conducting a business over long distances. Conference calls The conference calls defeat the purpose of personal relations when they only hearing a coworker’s voice. Remarks or humorouscomments can insult those involved because they cannot see a caller's facial expression. When connecting additional locations the call the quality of the call is weaken. Sometime, two or more people start talking at the same time,which will make their opinions not heard. Conference calls are inclinedto be the cheapest. Essentially, the expenditure required is when selecting conference callswould be thecost of the telephone equipment and the rate of the long distance calls. Mostcompanies usually own telephones with speakerphone included. If necessary to purchase a telephone, speakerphone can easily be purchase for a reasonable amount...

What are some of the formats used when conducting a business meeting over long distances? How effective are these formats? Are they different than face-to-face meetings? In what ways are they different?<