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Communication competence is


A) the ability of a person to choose the right medium.
B) sensitivity to media richness.
C) an individual's ability to effectively use communication behaviors in a given context.
D) an individual's ability to listen actively.
E) an individual's ability to interpret nonverbal communication.

F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

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Rebecca e-mailed a wedding invitation to her cousin Shawn.A few days later,she got a reply saying that he can't make it to the wedding because he will not be able to get any vacation.In the communication process,Shawn's reply is an example of


A) noise.
B) Feedback.
C) encoding.
D) decoding.
E) jargon.

F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

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Restricting employees' use of social media at work can lead to losses in productivity.

A) True
B) False

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Describe a social media strategy.In what ways can social media be useful for organizations?

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Despite the pervasive use of social medi...

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Timmy is really nervous about his presentation to the board of directors.He tends to stand straight up,move from one foot to the other and hold on to the podium.A better strategy might be to


A) sit behind the podium and read the slides.
B) turn the lights down and show the PowerPoints on a big screen.
C) tell a joke at the beginning of each paragraph.
D) walk around or stand in particular spots for different lengths of time.
E) add a low-level light show behind you to distract the audience.

F) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

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Every management function and activity involves some form of direct or indirect communication.

A) True
B) False

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Professor Marsden explains to the class that he wants the assigned paper submitted for review at several points in the research process.Lydia notes that she has to submit the paper multiple times.Marcy notes that the paper has to be reviewed before it is final.This reflects the ______ of communication.


A) Feedback method
B) encoding aspect
C) perceptual model
D) comprehension role
E) noise factor

F) All of the above
G) D) and E)

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Karin has to make a presentation on the new social media policy.She wants to make it creative primarily because


A) it is more effective if you present your message more as a colorful story with emotion than as a detail-laden report.
B) it will show off her presentation skills to her coworkers.
C) she's bored doing routine PowerPoints and wants to have some fun with this project.
D) employees will resent having a social media policy and this can distract them from the main point.
E) co-workers will try to find excuses to skip the presentation so it doesn't really matter.

F) B) and E)
G) All of the above

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Alicia is applying for a job at DataFun.She has practiced her handshake,her facial expressions,and her greeting.How should she plan on managing the communication process during the interview?

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Alicia should:
-Direct the conversation....

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In which way do employees waste time on social media?


A) shopping online
B) sending e-mails to coworkers
C) calling customers
D) conducting webinars
E) surfing the Internet to research competitive products

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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_______ is the process of translating thoughts into a code or language that can be understood by others.


A) Choosing a medium
B) Analyzing media richness
C) Decoding
D) Encoding
E) Giving Feedback

F) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

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Jonathan is concerned about an important presentation that he will be making next week.He asks Roger to listen to it and give him Feedback.He is in the ___________ step of the TED protocol for effective presentations.


A) frame your story
B) plan your delivery
C) plan your multimedia
D) develop your stage presence
E) put it together

F) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

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We have the cognitive capacity to process words at a much higher rate than people speak.Which of the following can result from this?


A) We can hear and analyze at the same time.
B) We hear everything whether we process it or not.
C) We do not need to pay attention to nonverbal cues.
D) We can anticipate what the person will say next.
E) We miss or lose some of what we hear.

F) None of the above
G) C) and D)

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Cyrus accepts a position as a part-time clerk at a small hardware store.His manager,Max,wants to confirm Cyrus's hours for the next 10 days.This is a fairly routine and predictable situation,so Max


A) e-mails a follow-up to Cyrus.
B) asks his lawyer to contact Cyrus.
C) schedules a meeting with Cyrus.
D) videoconferences with Cyrus.
E) mails a handwritten note to Cyrus.

F) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

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John joins the Bank of Dubai as a vice president.By nature,he is a quiet,introverted person who does his work and goes on his way.He doesn't take breaks in the coffee room and just nods at people when he enters the office.He tends to stay at his desk,and when he thinks about complications at work,he puts his feet up on the desk and looks out the window.After three week,his boss calls him in for a discussion.It seems that other members of the bank view John as remote and unapproachable-not part of the team.In addition,because he sometimes leaves his feet up on his desk,they believe he is disrespectful. Where is the communication breakdown and what can John do to improve it?

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John needs to (1)understand the culture ...

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Crowdsourcing occurs when companies invite other employees to contribute to particular goals and manage that process via the Internet.

A) True
B) False

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Sharon has to train several new freelancers on a fairly simple computer system used by XYZ Company.The freelancers are located in different states.Which of the following mediums serves her purpose?


A) one-on-one phone calls
B) text messages
C) e-mails
D) face-to-face meetings
E) webinars

F) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

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There are four key communication skills that affect your communication competence: 1.nonverbal communication 2.active listening 3.nondefensive communication 4.empathy On a scale of 1 to 5,with 5 being the rate yourself on each of these skills.Provide an example of each.Be honest! Where can you improve? How do you plan to do that?

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Remember:
1. Nonverbal communication is ...

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Otto is convinced that social media offers many benefits for employees and wants to institute a plan at Compass Inc.Which of the following is a potential benefit for employees?


A) increased job satisfaction
B) better work-life balance
C) better performance and retention
D) increased creativity and collaboration
E) personal stability

F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

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Sharon is the Director of Human Resources at a company that is undergoing a merger with another organization.As a result of the merger,a portion of the combined workforce will be laid off.Sharon understands that even with a lucrative severance package,the news will adversely affect the lives of these employees.Therefore,she wants to break the news to them in a sensitive manner so as to maintain the company's image.Which of the following is the most appropriate communication medium to use in this situation?


A) face-to-face conversation
B) voice mail
C) personal e-mail
D) memo
E) letter

F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

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