Ch.5 Communicating, Sharing, Collaborating Concept
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When is asynchronous communication better than a meeting?

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Async wins when time zones, evidence, or drafting matter more than instant chat

Choose async when participants need time zones, evidence, or careful drafting over immediate discussion; the exam trap is assuming async is always slower.

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