2007-10-08 05:54:22 · 13 answers · asked by Yorkshire Gurlie ♥ 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Sounds like homework !
I'll start you off however. . . .
Advantages : Easy, relatively repid communication around the globe with no "per message" costs
Disadvantage : "Being an 'Easy, relatively repid communication around the globe with no "per message" costs' system nasty people abuse it with SPAMMING"
2007-10-08 05:56:13 · answer #1 · answered by stu_the_kilted_scot 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Email is an effective means of communication for business and personal use but it also has some disadvantages.
Firstly, the advantages are;
email is effective in providing quick answers to yes and no, type questions. eg. Do you do international delivery?
Email is effective in finding the right person in an organisation or company to answer your question.
Email is good to make appointments for busy people.
Email can distribute information quickly to many people for the time it takes to email one person.
The disadvantages are;
Email can become timeconsuming for answering complicated questions and misunderstandings can arise because cultural differences in the interpretation of certain words. The telephone, is much better for providing detailed answers or if you feel that the question is not absolutely clear.
Email can compromise the security of an organisation because sensitive information can be easily distributed accidently or deliberately. Email should be entrusted to well trained and trusted staff members.
Email can become impersonal or misunderstood.
2007-10-08 13:04:55 · answer #2 · answered by Black 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Advantages; Fast & cheap. Disadvantages; Because of the advantages you tend to get too many answers or too much information, or too many people involved in a situation which tends to over complicate things. Especially when recipients "cc" too many others, who normally would not be involved. Spam is a nuisance. Security is not guarenteed, but then no other form of communication is absolutely secure.
2007-10-08 13:21:07 · answer #3 · answered by Curious Cat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like something i had to do for my homework in year 7 but still.
bad-You can use it to cyber bully, leave poeple out as in you don't speak to them but everyone else. You can send bad images or meassages quickly with out people knowing.
good-it is a quick way of communicating, you can talk privatley about things without any other people knowing about it apart from the person who you sent it too.
2007-10-08 13:06:43 · answer #4 · answered by Lauren 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Advantage - Fast, efficient communication.
Dis-Advantage - Security, Security, Security.
2007-10-08 12:57:15 · answer #5 · answered by spkmyer 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Advantage, Its quick and no postage stamp required.
Disadvantage, one can answer an email quick without giving full thought to what was said.
2007-10-08 13:03:57 · answer #6 · answered by failte1950 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Emails dont always get read, and not all computers can open the same files
But it is fast and free
2007-10-08 13:06:07 · answer #7 · answered by Northern Spriggan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The UK postal service is on strike, need i say more?
2007-10-08 13:04:02 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
advantage is ya can keep in contact with ppl on personal basis. disadvantage is ya have to go to nigeria to claim the 13 lottery winnings each day
2007-10-08 13:00:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
it's great, people can reach you easier, it is even required when signing up for some online things.
I can't think of any disadvantages
2007-10-08 12:57:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋