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Imagine you are an intern working on a marketing plan for a new start up company.

You have just had a conversation with Jamal about developing a new marketing plan. You feel that Jamal dominated the conversation and didn't allow you to express your ideas. You think the marketing plan is incomplete because it doesn't include enough social media. You want to approach Jamal to discuss the plan in more detail; however, you don't know how to start the conversation. You are just an intern. Jamal isn't technically your boss, but he is the lead person on the marketing plan.

What would be the best communication channel for this discussion under two of the following circumstances? You may select more than one communication channel or even a combination of communication channels. Defend each answer with a discussion of richness, control, and constraints.

1. Jamal is in his office with the door open.
2. Jamal is in his office with the door closed, and his is not taking calls.
3. Jamal is out of town for two weeks.
4. You are out of town for two weeks.
5. You are nervous and uncomfortable about approaching Jamal.
6. You think Jamal doesn't want to complicate the project by focusing on social media.