Question 1

The competency components which the text seeks to develop are

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A) theory,practice,and communication. 
B) knowledge,sensitivity,skills,and values. 
C) attitudes,outcomes,and ethical responsibility. 
D) all of these. 
A) theory,practice,and communication. 
B) knowledge,sensitivity,skills,and values. 
C) attitudes,outcomes,and ethical responsibility. 
D) all of these. B

Question 2

"Values," in an organizational communication sense,may be defined as

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A) taking responsibility for effective communication,thereby contributing to organizational excellence. 
B) taking a responsible and value-oriented attitude. 
C) analysis of organizational beliefs and values. 
D) none of these. 
A) taking responsibility for effective communication,thereby contributing to organizational excellence. 
B) taking a responsible and value-oriented attitude. 
C) analysis of organizational beliefs and values. 
D) none of these. A

Question 3

"Sensitivity," in an organizational communication sense,may be defined as

Accepted Answer

A) the ability to accurately sense organizational meanings and feelings. 
B) taking responsibility for more sensitive communication in the organization. 
C) analysis of organizational processes in a sensitive way. 
D) none of these. 
A) the ability to accurately sense organizational meanings and feelings. 
B) taking responsibility for more sensitive communication in the organization. 
C) analysis of organizational processes in a sensitive way. 
D) none of these. A

Question 4

"Skills," in an organizational communication sense,may be defined as

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A) the ability to accurately analyze organizational situations and to effectively initiate and consume organizational messages. 
B) taking responsibility for more skillful organizational communication. 
C) analysis of organizational sending and receiving skills regarding communication messages. 
D) none of these. 
A) the ability to accurately analyze organizational situations and to effectively initiate and consume organizational messages. 
B) taking responsibility for more skillful organizational communication. 
C) analysis of organizational sending and receiving skills regarding communication messages. 
D) none of these.

Question 5

Organizational communication can be best described as

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A) process and people. 
B) messages,people,and meaning. 
C) meaning and purpose. 
D) all of the above. 
A) process and people. 
B) messages,people,and meaning. 
C) meaning and purpose. 
D) all of the above.

Question 6

When we consider organizational communication as purpose:

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A) it is organizing,decision making,planning,controlling,and coordinating. 
B) it is the process through which individuals and organizations attempt goal-oriented behavior. 
C) both of these are true. 
A) it is organizing,decision making,planning,controlling,and coordinating. 
B) it is the process through which individuals and organizations attempt goal-oriented behavior. 
C) both of these are true.

Question 7

In their discussion of communication competency,Jablin and Sias suggested an ecological model that revolves around which of the following components?

Accepted Answer

A) Microsystems 
B) Mesosystems 
C) Macrosystems 
D) Exosystems 
E) All of the above 
A) Microsystems 
B) Mesosystems 
C) Macrosystems 
D) Exosystems 
E) All of the above

Question 8

Little john and Jabusch believed competency arises out of

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A) process understanding. 
B) interpersonal sensitivity. 
C) communication skills. 
D) ethical responsibility. 
E) all of these. 
A) process understanding. 
B) interpersonal sensitivity. 
C) communication skills. 
D) ethical responsibility. 
E) all of these.

Question 9

When we consider organizational communication as message:

Accepted Answer

A) the communicators are linked together by channels and messages. 
B) message fidelity is important. 
C) message symbols are important. 
D) all of the above. 
A) the communicators are linked together by channels and messages. 
B) message fidelity is important. 
C) message symbols are important. 
D) all of the above.

Question 10

Organizational excellence depends mainly upon

Accepted Answer

A) managers and executives who are committed to improving and upgrading the organization. 
B) a clear understanding of what an "information" society is. 
C) process understanding and interpersonal sensitivity among coworkers. 
D) the communication competencies of all organizational members. 
A) managers and executives who are committed to improving and upgrading the organization. 
B) a clear understanding of what an "information" society is. 
C) process understanding and interpersonal sensitivity among coworkers. 
D) the communication competencies of all organizational members.

Question 11

"Knowledge," in an organizational communication sense,may be defined as

Accepted Answer

A) the ability to understand the organizational communication environment. 
B) taking responsibility for effective communication in an organizational setting. 
C) analysis and practice of organizational sensitivities. 
D) none of these. 
A) the ability to understand the organizational communication environment. 
B) taking responsibility for effective communication in an organizational setting. 
C) analysis and practice of organizational sensitivities. 
D) none of these.

Question 12

When we consider organizational communication as meaning:

Accepted Answer

A) it creates and shapes organizational events. 
B) it is the process through which organizational meanings are generated. 
C) it creates multiple perceptions of events and realities. 
D) all of the above. 
A) it creates and shapes organizational events. 
B) it is the process through which organizational meanings are generated. 
C) it creates multiple perceptions of events and realities. 
D) all of the above.

Question 13

Human communication can best be described as

Accepted Answer

A) interpersonal communication in a variety of contexts. 
B) a natural process. 
C) the process through which we construct shared realities. 
D) none of the above. 
A) interpersonal communication in a variety of contexts. 
B) a natural process. 
C) the process through which we construct shared realities. 
D) none of the above.

Question 14

When we consider organizational communication as a process:

Accepted Answer

A) it is an ongoing process without distinct beginnings and endings. 
B) the process includes patterns of interactions among organizational members and those external to the organization. 
C) the process is evolutionary and culturally dependent. 
D) all of the above. 
A) it is an ongoing process without distinct beginnings and endings. 
B) the process includes patterns of interactions among organizational members and those external to the organization. 
C) the process is evolutionary and culturally dependent. 
D) all of the above.

Question 15

Organizational communication can best be described as

Accepted Answer

A) the process through which organizations create and shape events. 
B) interpersonal communication in an organization. 
C) formal communication systems in organizations. 
D) informal and formal communication systems in organizations. 
A) the process through which organizations create and shape events. 
B) interpersonal communication in an organization. 
C) formal communication systems in organizations. 
D) informal and formal communication systems in organizations.

The competency components which the text seeks to develop are

"Values," in an organizational communication sense,may be defined as

"Sensitivity," in an organizational communication sense,may be defined as

"Skills," in an organizational communication sense,may be defined as

Organizational communication can be best described as

When we consider organizational communication as purpose:

In their discussion of communication competency,Jablin and Sias suggested an ecological model that revolves around which of the following components?

Little john and Jabusch believed competency arises out of

When we consider organizational communication as message:

Organizational excellence depends mainly upon

"Knowledge," in an organizational communication sense,may be defined as

When we consider organizational communication as meaning:

Human communication can best be described as

When we consider organizational communication as a process:

Organizational communication can best be described as

A: Organizational Communication: a Competency-Based Approach

Perspectives for Organizational Communication

A: Perspectives for Organizational Communication

Communication Implications of Major Organizational Theories

A: Communication Implications of Major Organizational Theories

Organizational Communication: Values and Ethical Communication Behaviors

A: Organizational Communication: Values and Ethical Communication Behaviors

Individuals in Organizations

A: Individuals in Organizations

Groups in Organizations

A: Groups in Organizations

Leadership and Management Communication

A: Leadership and Management Communication

Participating in Organizations: Developing Critical Organizational Communication Competencies

A: Participating in Organizations: Developing Critical Organizational Communication Competencies

Organizational Conflict: Communicating for Effectiveness

A: Organizational Conflict: Communicating for Effectiveness

Strategic Organizational Communication: Professional Applications of Organizational Communication

A: Strategic Organizational Communication: Professional Applications of Organizational Communication

Organizational Change and Communication

A: Organizational Change and Communication

Career Options for Organizational Communication

A: Career Options for Organizational Communication

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Exam 1: Organizational Communication: a Competency-Based Approach

The competency components which the text seeks to develop are

"Values," in an organizational communication sense,may be defined as

"Sensitivity," in an organizational communication sense,may be defined as

"Skills," in an organizational communication sense,may be defined as

Organizational communication can be best described as

When we consider organizational communication as purpose:

In their discussion of communication competency,Jablin and Sias suggested an ecological model that revolves around which of the following components?

Little john and Jabusch believed competency arises out of

When we consider organizational communication as message:

Organizational excellence depends mainly upon

"Knowledge," in an organizational communication sense,may be defined as

When we consider organizational communication as meaning:

Human communication can best be described as

When we consider organizational communication as a process:

Organizational communication can best be described as

A: Organizational Communication: a Competency-Based Approach

Perspectives for Organizational Communication

A: Perspectives for Organizational Communication

Communication Implications of Major Organizational Theories

A: Communication Implications of Major Organizational Theories

Organizational Communication: Values and Ethical Communication Behaviors

A: Organizational Communication: Values and Ethical Communication Behaviors

Individuals in Organizations

A: Individuals in Organizations

Groups in Organizations

A: Groups in Organizations

Leadership and Management Communication

A: Leadership and Management Communication

Participating in Organizations: Developing Critical Organizational Communication Competencies

A: Participating in Organizations: Developing Critical Organizational Communication Competencies

Organizational Conflict: Communicating for Effectiveness

A: Organizational Conflict: Communicating for Effectiveness

Strategic Organizational Communication: Professional Applications of Organizational Communication

A: Strategic Organizational Communication: Professional Applications of Organizational Communication

Organizational Change and Communication

A: Organizational Change and Communication

Career Options for Organizational Communication

A: Career Options for Organizational Communication

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