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Do you believe that technology will eventually enable high-level managers to do their job with little face-to-face communication?

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This solution discusses if technology will replace face-to-face communication for managers.

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It is unlikely that technology will eventually enable high-level managers to do their job with little face-to-face communication. While technology is a great tool it still lacks the nuances that are available face-to-face. There are now software systems available specifically for various tasks like project management (e.g., Asana) that provide spreadsheets, shared ...

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