Exam 14: Developing Presentation Skills

A(n) _____ is a question that is posed-with no expectation of a response-to stimulate thought about a specific topic.

To which part of a speech should speakers allot most of their time?

When responsible for closing remarks after a speaker has done poorly, you should:

Differentiate between traditional meetings and electronic meetings. Briefly discuss the meeting preparation steps a leader would take prior to a successful meeting.

_____ are a presentation software feature, which provide special effects that introduce each electronic slide as it appears on the screen.

Although written communication is important during business transactions, oral communication is used more often and by more people.

Discuss the various voice attributes that determine the quality of speech.

A(n) _____ committee is a temporary committee formed for a particular purpose.

Renee and Lisa are discussing ways in which their company's turnover can be reduced. Renee thinks that the employees can be retained by increasing internal promotions. Lisa thinks that the employees can be retained by increasing their salaries. Renee wants to express her disagreement with Lisa in a tactful way. Which of the following spoken statements would best help her do this?

Discuss the guidelines for using handouts as visual aids during presentations.

Janet, an aspiring news reader, was rejected at her job interview because her voice was too shrill. Considering this feedback, which of the following attributes of voice should Janet work on?

It is an effective practice for a group leader to judge every idea expressed in a meeting.

Which of the following features in presentation software should be used when you want each bulleted item to be added on the slide as you mention the item?

While delivering a presentation, passing around samples is effective for large groups only.

Which of the following is an ineffective practice when talking to an audience?

The audience will judge a speaker as apprehensive when the speaker:

_____ are preformatted layouts that let you add text to your electronic slides, while keeping layout, color, fonts, etc., consistent.

A disadvantage of presentation software is that it cannot be used to write, edit, or print the speaker's outline or notes.

A good leader talks as little as possible and draws out the opinions and ideas of the participants in his or her group.

What are the kinds of activities in which business professionals depend upon oral communication? Mention any five and support each one with an example.