This study was based primarily on email patterns amongst employees of Enron before the collapse. Would be fascinating to know if similar patterns were evident at Lehman Brothers, Bear Sterns and other financial firms leading up to their collapse. If so, you have to wonder if the public will ever be privy to this kind of data (anonymously) in real-time as a way to anticipate and avoid financial loss.

you have to wonder if the public will ever be privy to this kind of
data (anonymously) in real-time as a way to anticipate and avoid
financial loss.

That would be like "Big Brother watching" in reverse! LOL Or whistle blowing via Twitter.

As a side note, I worked for a company that didn't have to communicate via email but the employer did 95% of his communication to the staff via email. Bam, slam, one right after another and not only was it annoying and distracting but oft times was not pleasant. This factor alone drove employees to 'talking' outside the company walls rather than via email. It's very difficult to get anything constructive done with email like this, breathing down your back.

Additionally, (I forgot to add this above) it worsened as he geared up to fire someone. Sent employees to wondering and 'betting' on a sure fire thing.