media richness

the relative intensity and complexity of a communication channel. Face-to-face communication is a good example of a rich medium, as it involves a complex interaction of verbal and nonverbal cues; by contrast, communication exclusively via written messages is a lean medium. [proposed in 1984 by U.S. organizational and management theorists Richard L. Daft and Robert H. Lengel]

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November 24th 2024

rights of patients

see patients’ rights.