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** From: ** Stella Soto  ** Subject: ** E-Mail Problems ** Cc: ** ** Bcc: **
 * To: ** Amsoft Manager List

Dear Managers,

A problem of excessive e-mail has been brought to my attention. Below I have included a few questions that I need answered by May 5th. Your feedback will assist in the development of a plan that should benefit you, your staff, and our organization.

The questions are as follows:


 * How many e-mail messages do you receive and reply to on a daily basis?
 * How many hours do staff members within your department spend on e-mail each day?
 * Do you think that e-mail is being used in an unnecessary manner?
 * What can be done to reduce the number of e-mails sent and received daily?

Everyone had the expectation that e-mail would be a great productivity tool. However, I’m afraid that its use is becoming extremely time consuming and is starting to affect our work efficiency. It’s extremely difficult to move forward with projects due to the number of e-mails that are sent on a daily basis. Excessive e-mail is draining the organization’s strength and productivity.

I appreciate your suggestions and advice in developing a solution to our e-mail issue and to the improvement in productivity. Please e-mail me your responses by May 5th so they can be discussed at our May 10th supervisory committee meeting.

Regards, Stella Soto