Tom was trying to decide between sending an e-mail or a physical memo to the members of the sales team to announce upcoming procedural changes. He chose e-mail because of the efficiency and timeliness with which it could be composed and distributed. Which of Weick's rules for processing equivocality is being applied?

A. duration
B. effort
C. personnel
D. success

Answer: A

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