Question 1

Explain the difference between denotation and connotation when referring to the meaning of a word.Give an example of each.

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Denotation is the literal dictionary def...

Question 2

Which of the following is not a relationship consideration helpful in selecting communication media?

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A)   Is this message confidential or private?
B)   Do you need the message documented?
C)   How urgent is the message?
D)   Are you building a relationship with the audience?
E)   How is the audience likely to react?

Question 3

Differences in how the sender and receiver assign meanings to the same word can become a communication barrier.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Written messages might be conveyed through a brochure,a blog posting,a web page,or a company newsletter.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

You can avoid polarization if you choose words that take the middle ground rather than words that represent an extreme position.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The organization's formal communication network consists of upward,downward,lateral,and cross-cultural communication.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is another term for the grapevine?

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A)   upward communication network
B)   lateral communication network
C)   horizontal communication network
D)   downward communication network
E)   informal communication network

Question 8

Which of the following statements about a strategic communication plan is not true?

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A)   It may involve both lean and rich media channels.
B)   It is typically created by corporate leaders.
C)   It is sequenced so that one message never overlaps another.
D)   It helps the company reach multiple audiences.
E)   It typically involves multiple messages in face-to-face and technology-assisted formats.

Question 9

Audiences may become skeptical if euphemisms are used frequently to avoid giving bad news.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Successful communication involves messages that are sent,received accurately,and understood.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Discuss what causes differences in interpretation.Provide an example of communication that involves interpretation problems.

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Differences in interpretation occur when...

Question 12

Savvy managers respond to the grapevine in their organization by

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A)   slowing down the free flow of information.
B)   identifying the filters that affect employees' perceptions.
C)   sharing all news with employees, whether positive or negative.
D)   counteracting the horizontal flow of information.
E)   extending the network to the top of the organization.

Question 13

At work,your personal email is protected free speech,thus shielded from lawsuits.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following creates the need for someone to initiate communication?

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A)   medium
B)   filter
C)   message
D)   stimulus
E)   denotation

Question 15

The grapevine is most active in an organization when the level of fear is high.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

____ is synchronous,overlapping communication.

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A)   Multicommunication
B)   Geolocating
C)   Instant messaging
D)   Posting to Facebook
E)   Handing out printed flyers

Question 17

Jargon is an efficient way of communicating specialized information to broad audiences.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following best describes jargon?

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A)   a fad expression that is short-lived
B)   a polite expression that is used to soften the impact of an unpleasant situation
C)   a cultural tradition
D)   efficient terminology when communicating within specialized groups
E)   a denotative phrase that characterizes vertical communication

Question 19

Texting may be useful for all of the following reasons except

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A)   providing fast client contact.
B)   advertising your new product or service.
C)   commenting during a speech by a client.
D)   confirming deliveries.
E)   sending important information in a meeting.

Question 20

List and briefly describe the five components of communication.

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a.The stimulus is an event that c...

Exam 1: Understanding Business Communication

Jargon is an efficient way of communicating specialized information to broad audiences.

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Texting may be useful for all of the following reasons except

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Explain the difference between denotation and connotation when referring to the meaning of a word.Give an example of each.

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Written messages might be conveyed through a brochure,a blog posting,a web page,or a company newsletter.

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____ is synchronous,overlapping communication.

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Discuss what causes differences in interpretation.Provide an example of communication that involves interpretation problems.

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Which of the following statements about a strategic communication plan is not true?

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The organization's formal communication network consists of upward,downward,lateral,and cross-cultural communication.

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Which of the following is not a relationship consideration helpful in selecting communication media?

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The grapevine is most active in an organization when the level of fear is high.

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Savvy managers respond to the grapevine in their organization by

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Differences in how the sender and receiver assign meanings to the same word can become a communication barrier.

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List and briefly describe the five components of communication.

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At work,your personal email is protected free speech,thus shielded from lawsuits.

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You can avoid polarization if you choose words that take the middle ground rather than words that represent an extreme position.

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Which of the following best describes jargon?

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Audiences may become skeptical if euphemisms are used frequently to avoid giving bad news.

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Which of the following creates the need for someone to initiate communication?

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Successful communication involves messages that are sent,received accurately,and understood.

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Which of the following is another term for the grapevine?

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