Question 1

The use of "he or she"or he/she in place of the generic "he"pronoun, is neither graceful nor considered acceptable in writing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Generally speaking, the more positive the stimuli, the more positive the response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Written business communications should be:

Accepted Answer

A)  economical and efficient 
B)  wordy and intelligent 
C)  effective and ambiguous 
D)  accurate and taxing 
A)  economical and efficient 
B)  wordy and intelligent 
C)  effective and ambiguous 
D)  accurate and taxing A

Question 4

Managers are thought to spend about 75 percent of their time communicating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When in the planning stage of writing, which of the following considerations is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Who: reader analysis, including sensitivity to the message 
B)  When: the earlier a message is sent, the better for employees directly affected 
C)  Why: justifies the message 
D)  How: a change of media indicates the importance of the message 
A)  Who: reader analysis, including sensitivity to the message 
B)  When: the earlier a message is sent, the better for employees directly affected 
C)  Why: justifies the message 
D)  How: a change of media indicates the importance of the message

Question 6

What are the average lengths for good, coherent paragraphs in business letters and memos and in business reports?

Accepted Answer

In business letters and short memos, par

Question 7

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of collaborative writing?

Accepted Answer

A)  some members don't pull their share 
B)  personality conflicts occur 
C)  coordinating schedules is complicated and vexing 
D)  individual responsibility and accountability 
A)  some members don't pull their share 
B)  personality conflicts occur 
C)  coordinating schedules is complicated and vexing 
D)  individual responsibility and accountability

The use of "he or she"or he/she in place of the generic "he"pronoun, is neither graceful nor considered acceptable in writing.

Generally speaking, the more positive the stimuli, the more positive the response.

Written business communications should be:

Managers are thought to spend about 75 percent of their time communicating.

When in the planning stage of writing, which of the following considerations is false?

What are the average lengths for good, coherent paragraphs in business letters and memos and in business reports?

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of collaborative writing?

Managing in Contemporary Organizations

The Role of Communication in Contemporary Organizations

A Brief Historical Overview of Managerial Communication

The Industrial Revolution and Scientific Management

The Administrative Approach

The Behavioral Approach and Human Relations Approach

Empowerment

The Contingency Approach to Management Communication

Contemporary Dynamics Affecting Communication Contingencies

Diversity

Competition and the Drive for Quality

Ethics

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Exam 4: Management Communication in Ancient Times

The use of "he or she"or he/she in place of the generic "he"pronoun, is neither graceful nor considered acceptable in writing.

Generally speaking, the more positive the stimuli, the more positive the response.

Written business communications should be:

Managers are thought to spend about 75 percent of their time communicating.

When in the planning stage of writing, which of the following considerations is false?

What are the average lengths for good, coherent paragraphs in business letters and memos and in business reports?

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of collaborative writing?

Managing in Contemporary Organizations

The Role of Communication in Contemporary Organizations

A Brief Historical Overview of Managerial Communication

The Industrial Revolution and Scientific Management

The Administrative Approach

The Behavioral Approach and Human Relations Approach

Empowerment

The Contingency Approach to Management Communication

Contemporary Dynamics Affecting Communication Contingencies

Diversity

Competition and the Drive for Quality

Ethics

Filters