Question 1

_______ is the study of language forms and helps identify the attribution of different meanings to the same words.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______ is the study of language forms...

Question 2

An informal system of communication that coexists with the formal system is called the grapevine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

International communication is closely related to issues of coordination. One key coordination factor is

Accepted Answer

A) time differences across the two countries. 
B) informal lines of communication. 
C) organizational standards. 
D) the source credibility. 
E) the intentions of the receiver. 
A) time differences across the two countries. 
B) informal lines of communication. 
C) organizational standards. 
D) the source credibility. 
E) the intentions of the receiver.

Question 4

A(n) ______ is a formal means of communicating with an individual, generally someone outside the organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ______ is a formal means of...

Question 5

What are the three primary methods of communicating in organizations?

Accepted Answer

A) Message, feedback, response 
B) Written, oral, nonverbal 
C) Internal, external, liaison 
D) Individual, organizational, medium-initiated 
E) Primary, secondary, external 
A) Message, feedback, response 
B) Written, oral, nonverbal 
C) Internal, external, liaison 
D) Individual, organizational, medium-initiated 
E) Primary, secondary, external

Question 6

Match the following:
-receiver

Accepted Answer

A) decides whether to decode the message 
B) serves as a bridge between groups 
C) receiver interprets the meaning of a message 
D) efficient communication within close group 
E) informal system of communication
F)the process of verifying the message
G)a link to the external environment
H)occurs through a medium
I)study meaning in languages
J)channel or path of transmission
K)tend to work alone and communicate little
L)exchange information and share meaning
M)feedback portion of communication
N)interferes with the intended communication
O)encodes the message
P)disturbance in communication
Q)translating ideas into symbols
R)controls information flow
S)person at the end of spoke and in the middle
T)all members communicate with all other members. 
A) decides whether to decode the message 
B) serves as a bridge between groups 
C) receiver interprets the meaning of a message 
D) efficient communication within close group 
E) informal system of communication
F)the process of verifying the message
G)a link to the external environment
H)occurs through a medium
I)study meaning in languages
J)channel or path of transmission
K)tend to work alone and communicate little
L)exchange information and share meaning
M)feedback portion of communication
N)interferes with the intended communication
O)encodes the message
P)disturbance in communication
Q)translating ideas into symbols
R)controls information flow
S)person at the end of spoke and in the middle
T)all members communicate with all other members.

Question 7

The study of meaning in language forms is called "semantics."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Eli needs to inform his team members that there is a Friday meeting this week. The most appropriate form of communication would be a

Accepted Answer

A) memo. 
B) letter. 
C) manual. 
D) form. 
E) report. 
A) memo. 
B) letter. 
C) manual. 
D) form. 
E) report.

Question 9

The second purpose of organizational communication is ______ sharing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The second purpose of organizational communication is...

Question 10

Research finds that manuals are the most common form of written communication in organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Communication ______ range from interpersonal such as talking or touching, to mass media, such as newspapers, magazines, or television broad casts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Communication ______ range from interpersonal such as...

Question 12

Which of these shows reporting relationships from the line worker up to the CEO of the firm?

Accepted Answer

A) Organizational chart 
B) Horizontal links 
C) Wheel network 
D) All-channel network 
E) Circle group network 
A) Organizational chart 
B) Horizontal links 
C) Wheel network 
D) All-channel network 
E) Circle group network

Question 13

Which of these is NOT true about feedback?

Accepted Answer

A) Feedback can be simple or complex 
B) Feedback can be written or oral, but not nonverbal 
C) Feedback verifies whether the message was received 
D) Feedback is initiated by the receiver 
E) Feedback verifies whether the message was understood 
A) Feedback can be simple or complex 
B) Feedback can be written or oral, but not nonverbal 
C) Feedback verifies whether the message was received 
D) Feedback is initiated by the receiver 
E) Feedback verifies whether the message was understood

Question 14

It is important that a sender choose the medium that corresponds to the type of message he or she is sending.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A(n) _______ links the organization to the external environment.

Accepted Answer

A) isolate 
B) cosmopolite 
C) gatekeeper 
D) liaison 
E) bridge 
A) isolate 
B) cosmopolite 
C) gatekeeper 
D) liaison 
E) bridge

Question 16

____ is any disturbance in the communication process that interferes with or distorts communication.

Accepted Answer

A) Feedback 
B) Decoding 
C) Noise 
D) Transmission 
E) None of the above 
A) Feedback 
B) Decoding 
C) Noise 
D) Transmission 
E) None of the above

Question 17

Fidelity can be diminished at which point in the communication process?

Accepted Answer

A) The source 
B) Feedback 
C) The receiver 
D) The transmission 
E) Fidelity can be diminished at any point in the communication process. 
A) The source 
B) Feedback 
C) The receiver 
D) The transmission 
E) Fidelity can be diminished at any point in the communication process.

Question 18

A person serving as a bridge between groups is called a(n) _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A person serving as a bridge between...

Question 19

Match the following:
-gatekeeper

Accepted Answer

A) decides whether to decode the message 
B) serves as a bridge between groups 
C) receiver interprets the meaning of a message 
D) efficient communication within close group 
E) informal system of communication
F)the process of verifying the message
G)a link to the external environment
H)occurs through a medium
I)study meaning in languages
J)channel or path of transmission
K)tend to work alone and communicate little
L)exchange information and share meaning
M)feedback portion of communication
N)interferes with the intended communication
O)encodes the message
P)disturbance in communication
Q)translating ideas into symbols
R)controls information flow
S)person at the end of spoke and in the middle
T)all members communicate with all other members. 
A) decides whether to decode the message 
B) serves as a bridge between groups 
C) receiver interprets the meaning of a message 
D) efficient communication within close group 
E) informal system of communication
F)the process of verifying the message
G)a link to the external environment
H)occurs through a medium
I)study meaning in languages
J)channel or path of transmission
K)tend to work alone and communicate little
L)exchange information and share meaning
M)feedback portion of communication
N)interferes with the intended communication
O)encodes the message
P)disturbance in communication
Q)translating ideas into symbols
R)controls information flow
S)person at the end of spoke and in the middle
T)all members communicate with all other members.

Question 20

Describe, discuss, and give examples of the ways that the source and the receiver can improve the communication process.

Accepted Answer

The communication process can be improve

_______ is the study of language forms and helps identify the attribution of different meanings to the same words.

An informal system of communication that coexists with the formal system is called the grapevine.

International communication is closely related to issues of coordination. One key coordination factor is

A(n) ______ is a formal means of communicating with an individual, generally someone outside the organization.

What are the three primary methods of communicating in organizations?

Match the following: -receiver

The study of meaning in language forms is called "semantics."

Eli needs to inform his team members that there is a Friday meeting this week. The most appropriate form of communication would be a

The second purpose of organizational communication is ______ sharing.

Research finds that manuals are the most common form of written communication in organizations.

Communication ______ range from interpersonal such as talking or touching, to mass media, such as newspapers, magazines, or television broad casts.

Which of these shows reporting relationships from the line worker up to the CEO of the firm?

Which of these is NOT true about feedback?

It is important that a sender choose the medium that corresponds to the type of message he or she is sending.

A(n) _______ links the organization to the external environment.

____ is any disturbance in the communication process that interferes with or distorts communication.

Fidelity can be diminished at which point in the communication process?

A person serving as a bridge between groups is called a(n) _______.

Match the following: -gatekeeper

Describe, discuss, and give examples of the ways that the source and the receiver can improve the communication process.

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

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Exam 11: Communication in Organizations

_______ is the study of language forms and helps identify the attribution of different meanings to the same words.

An informal system of communication that coexists with the formal system is called the grapevine.

International communication is closely related to issues of coordination. One key coordination factor is

A(n) ______ is a formal means of communicating with an individual, generally someone outside the organization.

What are the three primary methods of communicating in organizations?

Match the following: -receiver

The study of meaning in language forms is called "semantics."

Eli needs to inform his team members that there is a Friday meeting this week. The most appropriate form of communication would be a

The second purpose of organizational communication is ______ sharing.

Research finds that manuals are the most common form of written communication in organizations.

Communication ______ range from interpersonal such as talking or touching, to mass media, such as newspapers, magazines, or television broad casts.

Which of these shows reporting relationships from the line worker up to the CEO of the firm?

Which of these is NOT true about feedback?

It is important that a sender choose the medium that corresponds to the type of message he or she is sending.

A(n) _______ links the organization to the external environment.

____ is any disturbance in the communication process that interferes with or distorts communication.

Fidelity can be diminished at which point in the communication process?

A person serving as a bridge between groups is called a(n) _______.

Match the following: -gatekeeper

Describe, discuss, and give examples of the ways that the source and the receiver can improve the communication process.

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

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