BUS208 Chapter 12

Which of the following statements about business speaking skills is most accurate? Recruiters rank effective public speaking skills low on their list of most sought-after skills desired in employees. All answer choices are accurate statements about speaking skills in the business world. Effective speaking skills are important for all employees. Individuals are born with the ability to speak effectively in public

What type of business presentation provides a prerecorded audio clip delivered over the Web?

The most important step in preparing for an oral presentation is to __________.

The two most effective techniques for helping your audience understand and remember your speech are __________.

The introduction of a presentation should capture the listeners' attention, get the audience involved, identify the speaker, establish the speaker's credibility, and __________.

The body of a short (20-minutes or shorter) presentation should focus on __________.

Which of the statements about the use of visual aids is most accurate?

If you choose to use handouts, it is best to distribute these __________.

Zoom presentations __________.

Which of the following statements about creating effective PowerPoint presentations is most accurate?

Maggie must give a presentation to the stockholders of her company. She wants to use a multimedia presentation to help her convey her ideas. What is the best advice for her to follow as she develops her content slides?

You should use a multimedia slide or canvas only if it __________.

Which of the following is the best recommendation for delivering an effective oral presentation?

One of the most effective strategies for reducing stage fright is to __________.

To come across professionally during a business presentation, __________.

Smart speakers analyze their audience members and anticipate their reactions before developing the actual speech.

If you are presenting a speech to a hostile audience, you are should be dynamic and entertaining and use lots of movement and gestures.

To sound professional, begin your oral presentation with something such as It's a pleasure to be here today.

Effective speakers use verbal signposts to help the audience understand the organization and main points of a presentation

The goals of a speaker are to make listeners understand, remember, and act on ideas.

The only effective visual aid is a multimedia presentation.

When creating a multimedia presentation, you would be wise to spend more time on the images, effects, and colors than on the content of the presentation.

Speakers need not worry about spelling or grammar errors in a PowerPoint slide presentation because the audience will be focusing on them rather than on the slides.

It is normal to experience some degree of stage fright when speaking before a group.

Dressing professionally for a presentation can make you feel more confident.