While a changeover to largely e-mail-based communication can bring about almost revolutionary change in the functioning of an organization, it does require a significant shift in attitude and style of working, a process that is insufficiently understood.
Predictor: Mehta, Arun
Prediction, in context:In the May 1994 issue of his online newsletter The Network Observer, Arun Mehta writes: ”While a changeover to largely e-mail-based communication can bring about almost revolutionary change in the functioning of an organization, it does require a significant shift in attitude and style of working, a process that is insufficiently understood. Many non-governmental organizations could benefit tremendously from a more effective use of e-mail by its international membership or associated organizations – people doing medical research and collecting data in different parts of the world, for instance. It therefore would be useful if a study could be undertaken on what might be the best way to encourage organizations to move in this direction.”
Date of prediction: May 1, 1994
Topic of prediction: Communication
Subtopic: E-mail
Name of publication: The Network Observer
Title, headline, chapter name: The Role of E-mail in Democratic Decision-Making
Quote Type: Direct quote
Page number or URL of document at time of study:
http://dlis.gseis.ucla.edu/people/pagre/tno/may-1994.html
This data was logged into the Elon/Pew Predictions Database by: Anderson, Janna Quitney