Writing

Which situation is an example of​ "relational context" in the transactional model of​ communication?

Which is NOT an example of feedback in the communication​ process?

Which of the following is NOT a typical communication barrier​ category?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that describes the​ "adaptable" component of being an effective​ communicator?

During which step of the early​ "transmission model" of communication do you select a​ medium?

Which situation is an example of​ "cultural context" in the transactional model of​ communication?

In a recent National Association of Colleges and Employers​ survey, employers rated four​ communication-related skills as more important than technical knowledge. Which of the following is NOT one of​ them?

Which of the following is NOT a skill required for effective workplace​ collaboration?

What are three techniques effective business communicators use to persuade an​ audience?

Which of the following is an​ idiom?

Which of the choices below is a disadvantage of using a team wiki in the​ workplace?

Which of the following is the best example of a concise sentence​?

When analyzing a topic from a persuasive point of​ view, which question would NOT be helpful to​ ask?

Active listeners do all of the following things EXCEPT​ ________.

Which is NOT a technique used to create an​ audience-oriented business recommendation​ memo?

People from which country focus mostly on the eyes when reading facial​ gestures?

Which of the following lists the steps to ensure active listening in the correct​ order?

Which is NOT something that could block your fair evaluation of a​ speaker?

In terms of listening​ skills, what does​ "comprehension" mean?

When you are engaged in​ conversation, you can improve comprehension and understanding by asking questions and by​ _____.

Several causes of team conflict are discussed in this chapter. Lacking an understanding of​ members' approaches is an example of which type of​ conflict?

Which of the following answers is an example of cognitive conflict within a​ team?

Which of the following characteristics would be valued by a collectivist​ culture?

Cultural understanding will help you avoid displaying​ ______.

Which pairing of countries is considered to have typically​ low-context cultures?

Which of the following is a characteristic typically associated with an employee from a culture that is high on the uncertainty avoidance​ scale?

Which characteristic of culture defines how the culture perceives inequality and​ authority?

What is​ "groupthink" in the context of team decision​ making?

Which of the following is NOT a guideline to follow when planning an effective​ meeting?

Which is NOT one of the four stages of team​ formation?

What are the four elements explored in the analysis stage of the ACE​ process?

Which of the following is NOT a question you should ask when analyzing your​ audience?

Which medium would you use if you had to send a travel expense report to your supervisor with​ original, hard-copy receipts​ attached?

After you decide the best time and location to​ write, what are the next steps in the composing stage of the ACE​ process?

Which of the following is NOT a benefit gained by outlining your content before​ composing?

Why should you avoid editing yourself during the drafting stage of the ACE​ process?

Which of the following techniques is NOT designed to remove​ writer's block?

Which of the following is NOT a design principle that consistently applies to all medium​ options?

Should cultural differences be considered as part of the ACE​ process?

Which of the following is NOT something you would examine during the evaluation stage of the ACE​ process?

Which sentence uses concrete​ language?

Which of the following is a​ cliché?

Which sentence is the most​ concise, having eliminated wordy phrases and obvious​ fillers?

Which of the sentences uses positive​ wording?

Which is NOT a category of common writing errors addressed in the revising stage of the ACE​ process?

Which sentence is an example of​ concession?

In terms of logical​ fallacies, what is a red​ herring?

Which of the following is NOT a type of logical​ fallacy?

You can build credibility with your audience by providing key credentials. Which of the following is NOT an example of such a​ credential?

In terms of logical​ fallacies, what is a hasty​ generalization?

Which of the following psychological needs do investment companies typically use to appeal to their​ audience's emotions in a persuasive​ message?

Which of the following is the most professional and appropriate way of motivating your audience to comply with your persuasive request for a​ favor?

Which type of persuasive message would you use to convince a seller that its return policy should NOT apply in your​ situation?

In terms of logical​ fallacies, what is a false​ analogy?

Effective team leaders use which technique to influence attitudes and motivate people to make a commitment to a​ team?

Which communication medium would you use to tell an employee that she got a lower bonus than​ projected?

Which communication medium would you use to prevent immediate discussion of the bad​ news?

Which communication medium should you use to notify all employees quickly about a possible privacy breach in the​ company's payroll​ system?

Which of the following is NOT a good way to soften the bad​ news?

Which type of buffer does the following sentence​ use? ​ "We truly value the high quality of your​ product."

Where do you place the bad news in a letter using the indirect​ approach?

In which situation would you use the direct approach to organize a bad news​ message?

What should you NOT do in the close of a​ bad-news message?

Experts suggest doing all of the following EXCEPT​ _____, as part of an effective corporate apology strategy.

Should a company take responsibility for mistakes or​ problems?

Which of the following is NOT something your professional network can do for​ you?

A chronological résumé is best suited for which type of​ applicants?

Which applicant is the functional​ résumé style best suited​ for?

In which document would you use the​ "AIDA" pattern?

Which method of delivering a cover letter is NOT​ appropriate?

Which of the following is NOT something a behavioral question is designed to determine during an​ interview?

Many interviewers ask candidates if they have any questions of their own. Which of the questions below would be an effective one for a candidate to​ ask?

During which type of interview would you find yourself alone in a room with a search​ committee?

During which type of interview would you Skype with a potential​ employer?

​Typically, _____after an​ interview, it is appropriate for you to inquire about the status of the position and communicate your continued interest.

Which question from this list would you typically NOT ask when analyzing your report​ audience?

Which guidelines should you use to prepare a document for readers who are NOT native English​ speakers?

What is a progress report designed to​ do?

Which document design feature below would NOT help your audience preview report​ contents?

What is the most common format for online distribution of​ reports?

Which is NOT a feature of a report​ deck?

Which is NOT an example of a data​ graphic?

Which is an​ ethical, non-misleading way to display data in a​ graph?

Which of the following does NOT need documentation in your​ report?