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List two techniques mentioned in Ch. 1 that could help you become an active and effective listener.

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All of the following are goals of an adjustment message except to


A) ​rectify the wrong, if one exists.
B) ​regain the confidence of the customer.
C) ​demonstrate why your company is superior.
D) promote future business.

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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Which of the following is the most important part of a bad-news message?


A) A positive, forward-looking closing
B) ​A neutral buffer
C) An explanation of the reasons for the bad news
D) The bad news itself

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Revise the following sentence to avoid trite business phrases: Pursuant to your request, enclosed please find a copy of our current catalog.

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Enclosed is our curr...

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Briefly explain the  difference between primary and secondary data and give one example of each.

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​ Primary data result from firsthand exp...

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Every mechanic must submit his timesheet by Friday is grammatically correct and bias free.

A) True
B) False

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The central objective of communication is the transmission of meaning.

A) True
B) False

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You will sound professional and courteous if you routinely include a sentence such as Thank you for your cooperation in the closing paragraph of a request messages.

A) True
B) False

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The bad feelings associated with disappointing news can generally be reduced if the receiver knows the reasons for the rejection, feels that the news was revealed sensitively, and believes that the matter was treated seriously and fairly.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following statements about work teams is most accurate?​


A) Teams should avoid conflict to prevent tension among group members.
B) To be most effective, teams should be comprised of individuals with similar backgrounds, ethnicity, age, skills, and experience.
C) Teams produce better decisions when they agree on their purpose and develop procedures to guide them.
D) Team members should focus on their individual needs and goals.

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

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Nonverbal communication includes only those behaviors that are intended.

A) True
B) False

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Well-designed documents increase readability and audience comprehension.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following techniques is most effective when an interviewer asks, Why do you want to work for us?


A) Briefly summarize current employment problems requiring you to change employers.
B) Show what you know about the interviewer's company and demonstrate how your goals match its point of view.
C) Explain that as a recent graduate you want to work for any company needing an employee with your skills and background.
D) Simply tell the truth about your reasons for seeking this job; for example, you are unemployed, you need more pay or better benefits, or you just graduated.

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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When you use the indirect strategy to deliver bad news, the recommended order of ideas is


A) buffer, reasons, bad news, and closing.
B) buffer, bad news, reasons, and closing.
C) reasons , buffer, bad news, and closing.
D) bad news, reasons, buffer, and closing .

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

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What résumé style would be most appropriate for a candidate who has significant experience related to the target position?


A) Chronological
B) Functional
C) Video
D) Infographic

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

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Business letters are the preferred channel of communication for delivering messages outside of an organization.

A) True
B) False

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T he most important part of preparing for a business presentation is determining what graphics you will use.

A) True
B) False

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Revise the following sentence to use bias-free language: Every manager must review his employees annually.

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One advantage of podcasts is that they can broadcast repetitive information that does not require interaction.

A) True
B) False

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Revise the following sentence to use positive language: Because you neglected to include a copy of your cash register receipt, we can't process your rebate.

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