Applying Artificial Intelligence in Business Communication: A Quantitative Study on the Impact of Microsoft Copilot on Employee Performance
By: Alexandra PUŢANU
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2026-0112 | Journal eISSN: 2558-9652
Language: English
Page range: 1471 - 1481
Published on: Jul 21, 2026
Published by: Bucharest University of Economic Studies
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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