Abstract
An analysis was conducted of receiuers' reactions to electronically mediated communications--audio transmission and electronic graphics-in a mnagement develolmaent program. The literature suggests that electronically mediated communication could affect students' stimulation due to reduced nonverbal communication, the ability to receive nonverbal positive reinforcement, and the opportunity to participate. These possibilities were investigated through questionnaires, observation, and interviews. Loss of nonverbal feedback from the professor was compensated for partially by greater communication and cohesion among the students. Increased communication among the students apparently compensated for any positive rewards that were not received via nonverbal communication from the professor. Participation between the professor and students was inhibited but participation among the students increased. Finally, slight apprehension was detected.
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