Question 1

Dance's helical spiral depicts communication as:

Accepted Answer

A)  a static process that evolves in an individual from birth. 
B)  an inherited process which is innate in an individual from birth. 
C)  a dynamic process that evolves in an individual from birth. 
D)  a dynamic process that emerges in an individual at the current point in time. 
A)  a static process that evolves in an individual from birth. 
B)  an inherited process which is innate in an individual from birth. 
C)  a dynamic process that evolves in an individual from birth. 
D)  a dynamic process that emerges in an individual at the current point in time.

Question 2

Communication is best defined as human experiences transmitted by the spoken word via a channel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A more efficient organisation is one with a flat management hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A communication model is a representation of the main elements in the message flow process which has been:

Accepted Answer

A)  simplified. 
B)  specified. 
C)  theorised. 
D)  communicated. 
A)  simplified. 
B)  specified. 
C)  theorised. 
D)  communicated.

Question 5

Meaning is primarily given to messages by:

Accepted Answer

A)  the originator of the message. 
B)  the receiver of the message. 
C)  both originator and receiver in equal proportions. 
D)  feedback between originator and receiver. 
A)  the originator of the message. 
B)  the receiver of the message. 
C)  both originator and receiver in equal proportions. 
D)  feedback between originator and receiver.

Question 6

The purpose of feedback is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  assist in the development of effective working relationships. 
B)  increase the accuracy of the message in the communication climate. 
C)  improve the communication skills of the receiver. 
D)  achieve agreement between all parties. 
A)  assist in the development of effective working relationships. 
B)  increase the accuracy of the message in the communication climate. 
C)  improve the communication skills of the receiver. 
D)  achieve agreement between all parties.

Question 7

'The communication process can be controlled'. Critically discuss this statement and present a defensible conclusion.

Accepted Answer

The statement "The communication process

Question 8

Although senders of a message should always be aware of the gap between intent and effect of communication, if the communication fails it is usually the receiver's faulty interpretation that is to blame.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Dance's helical spiral depicts communication as:

Communication is best defined as human experiences transmitted by the spoken word via a channel.

A more efficient organisation is one with a flat management hierarchy.

A communication model is a representation of the main elements in the message flow process which has been:

Meaning is primarily given to messages by:

The purpose of feedback is to:

'The communication process can be controlled'. Critically discuss this statement and present a defensible conclusion.

Although senders of a message should always be aware of the gap between intent and effect of communication, if the communication fails it is usually the receiver's faulty interpretation that is to blame.

Interpersonal Communication

Emotional Intelligence: Managing Self and Relationships

Negotiation and Conflict Management

Intercultural Communication

Communication Across the Organisation

Leadership

Team and Work Group Communication

Effective Meetings: Face-To-Face and Virtual

Customer Engagement

Public Relations

Managing Big Data and Knowledge

Researching and Processing Information

Conducting Surveys and Questionnaires

Critical Thinking, Argument, Logic and Persuasion

Communicating Through Visuals

Oral Presentations and Public Speaking

Writing for the Professions

Writing Correspondence, Emails and Short Reports

Writing Long Reports

Writing Reflective Journals

Academic Writing

Social Media

Writing for the Web

The Job Search, Résumés and Interviews in the Digital Era

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Exam 1: Communication Foundations

Dance's helical spiral depicts communication as:

Communication is best defined as human experiences transmitted by the spoken word via a channel.

A more efficient organisation is one with a flat management hierarchy.

A communication model is a representation of the main elements in the message flow process which has been:

Meaning is primarily given to messages by:

The purpose of feedback is to:

'The communication process can be controlled'. Critically discuss this statement and present a defensible conclusion.

Although senders of a message should always be aware of the gap between intent and effect of communication, if the communication fails it is usually the receiver's faulty interpretation that is to blame.

Interpersonal Communication

Emotional Intelligence: Managing Self and Relationships

Negotiation and Conflict Management

Intercultural Communication

Communication Across the Organisation

Leadership

Team and Work Group Communication

Effective Meetings: Face-To-Face and Virtual

Customer Engagement

Public Relations

Managing Big Data and Knowledge

Researching and Processing Information

Conducting Surveys and Questionnaires

Critical Thinking, Argument, Logic and Persuasion

Communicating Through Visuals

Oral Presentations and Public Speaking

Writing for the Professions

Writing Correspondence, Emails and Short Reports

Writing Long Reports

Writing Reflective Journals

Academic Writing

Social Media

Writing for the Web

The Job Search, Résumés and Interviews in the Digital Era

Filters