Message sent : - SUDD AB:s interna kommunikation i den digitala tidsåldern -

Abstract Title: Message sent – SUDD AB:s internal communication in the digital age (Message sent – SUDD AB:s interna kommunikation i den digitala tidsåldern) Number of pages: 40 (44 including enclosures) Author: Lea Kaufmann Tuthor: Göran Svensson Course: Media and Communication Studies C Period: HT 2006 University: Division of Media and Communication, Department of Information Science, Uppsala University Purpose/Aim: Analyze whether a small long distance company such as SUDD AB can obtain a well-functioned internal communication by using new communication technologies. Material/Method: The analysis is based on qualitative interviews with SUDD AB:s complete staff. Main results: Proven that internal communication is a complicated and very important process also within a small company. New communication channels do not necessarily guarantee an uncomplicated and efficient internal communication but the need to collaborate with old-fashioned channels persists. Keywords: communication, information, channels, effects, content, effectivenes