[speaker001:] Ms.Dawson, I need you to take a dictation for me.
[speaker002:] Yes, sir...
[speaker001:] This should go out as an intra-office memorandum to all employees by this afternoon.Are you ready?
[speaker002:] Yes, sir.Go ahead.
[speaker001:] Attention all staff... Effective immediately, all office communications are restricted to email correspondence and official memos.The use of Instant Message programs by employees during working hours is strictly prohibited.
[speaker002:] Sir, does this apply to intra-office communications only? Or will it also restrict external communications?
[speaker001:] It should apply to all communications, not only in this office between employees, but also any outside communications.
[speaker002:] But sir, many employees use Instant Messaging to communicate with their clients.
[speaker001:] They will just have to change their communication methods. I don't want any one using Instant Messaging in this office.It wastes too much time! Now, please continue with the memo.Where were we?
[speaker002:] This applies to internal and external communications.
[speaker001:] Yes.Any employee who persists in using Instant Messaging will first receive a warning and be placed on probation.At second offense, the employee will face termination.Any questions regarding this new policy may be directed to department heads.
[speaker002:] Is that all?
[speaker001:] Yes.Please get this memo typed up and distributed to all employees before 4 pm.