Exam 19: Appendix: Workplace Communication and Interviewing

Alfred is doing well in his job interview for a position at a local politician's campaign office. However, he's a bit surprised when the interviewer asks if he has any disabilities. This is most likely because this is a(n) _____________ question.

According to a study, 1.5 percent of total office productivity is lost every year in U.S. businesses as a result of employees' personal use of Facebook during work hours. What challenge does this issue represent in terms of communication technology in the workplace?

What type of formal communication includes communication with co-workers and anyone else whose level of power is similar to yours?

In the United States, the __________________ is the federal agency that monitors unfair discrimination in hiring and firing decisions.

Sergei works for a shipping company that has been heavily affected by the economic downturn. When a local newspaper reports that the company will start laying off employees, Sergei spends much of his lunch break speculating with his co-workers about who might be affected. He is eager to hear what others think, but also to offer his own opinions, as well as what he has heard. Sergei's use of communication most likely reflects which idea?

Wayne is a census worker for the U.S. government. In an attempt to count and gather information about the U.S. population, Wayne visits households and businesses and asks a variety of questions. These questions include, "How many people live in your household"? and "How many employees are employed full-time here"? Wayne is conducting what type of interview as a part of his job?

Which of the following is NOT a way to respond tactfully to an illegal question in a job interview?

When we buy products manufactured or assembled in other countries and then imported into the United States, we are affecting, and being affected by,

Karina is the administrative assistant for the president of a biotechnology firm. She gets frustrated when she sends an important e-mail to her boss and he doesn't reply immediately. She doesn't understand why he won't prioritize information the way she does. What can Karina do to understand this difference better?