Question 1

The three primary steps involved in preparing a business message are

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A)  planning, writing, and completing. 
B)  informing, persuading, and collaborating. 
C)  defining the purpose, the main idea, and the topic. 
D)  satisfying the audience's informational, motivational, and practical needs. 
E)  outlining, presenting, and following up. 
A)  planning, writing, and completing. 
B)  informing, persuading, and collaborating. 
C)  defining the purpose, the main idea, and the topic. 
D)  satisfying the audience's informational, motivational, and practical needs. 
E)  outlining, presenting, and following up.

Question 2

When it comes to business communication,YouTube

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A)  is helpful for consumer-to-consumer interaction, but not for companies seeking to communicate with consumers. 
B)  is not regarded as a viable medium, since anyone can post anything. 
C)  has caught on only as a venue for dissatisfied customers to air their complaints. 
D)  has quickly become an important medium for a variety of messages. 
E)  poses so many liability risks that smart companies tend to avoid it. 
A)  is helpful for consumer-to-consumer interaction, but not for companies seeking to communicate with consumers. 
B)  is not regarded as a viable medium, since anyone can post anything. 
C)  has caught on only as a venue for dissatisfied customers to air their complaints. 
D)  has quickly become an important medium for a variety of messages. 
E)  poses so many liability risks that smart companies tend to avoid it.

Question 3

Face-to-face communication is the richest medium.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In preparing business messages,you should generally devote about ________ percent of your time to planning.

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A)  10 
B)  20 
C)  50 
D)  70 
E)  None of the above-planning should be integrated with other steps to save time. 
A)  10 
B)  20 
C)  50 
D)  70 
E)  None of the above-planning should be integrated with other steps to save time.

Question 5

Briefly describe at least three factors to consider when choosing media for business messages.

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A number of factors can help you to dete

Question 6

Describe at least three of the tasks involved in developing an audience profile.

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Developing an audience profile involves

Question 7

As long as your message is clear,the size of your audience should not affect your approach.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In general,for internal communication,the higher up your message goes,the

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A)  more details people want to see. 
B)  fewer details people want to see. 
C)  less likely you are to run into ethical problems. 
D)  more likely you are to run into ethical problems. 
E)  more ambiguous you should be, in case anyone disagrees with you. 
A)  more details people want to see. 
B)  fewer details people want to see. 
C)  less likely you are to run into ethical problems. 
D)  more likely you are to run into ethical problems. 
E)  more ambiguous you should be, in case anyone disagrees with you.

Question 9

Using oral media for business communication

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A)  should always be your first choice, regardless of the situation. 
B)  can be unwise when you don't want a lot of questions or interaction. 
C)  is increasingly necessary, due to the declining reliance on email. 
D)  suggests that you are old-fashioned, and should be avoided whenever possible. 
E)  can lead to awkward conversations, but also help you earn a reputation as an honest, caring manager. 
A)  should always be your first choice, regardless of the situation. 
B)  can be unwise when you don't want a lot of questions or interaction. 
C)  is increasingly necessary, due to the declining reliance on email. 
D)  suggests that you are old-fashioned, and should be avoided whenever possible. 
E)  can lead to awkward conversations, but also help you earn a reputation as an honest, caring manager.

Question 10

Most messages should not be sent unless they will

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A)  bring about a change. 
B)  increase your chances of being promoted. 
C)  please your boss. 
D)  convey negative information about your competitors. 
E)  do all of the above. 
A)  bring about a change. 
B)  increase your chances of being promoted. 
C)  please your boss. 
D)  convey negative information about your competitors. 
E)  do all of the above.

Question 11

Infographics are

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A)  visuals in business messages that inform, rather than decorate. 
B)  software programs designed to help create effective visuals for business reports. 
C)  professional designers who are skilled in making business documents come to life with effective visuals. 
D)  statistical analyses that help companies determine the exact mix of text and visuals to use in communicating with a particular audience. 
E)  messages that combine powerful visuals with supporting text. 
A)  visuals in business messages that inform, rather than decorate. 
B)  software programs designed to help create effective visuals for business reports. 
C)  professional designers who are skilled in making business documents come to life with effective visuals. 
D)  statistical analyses that help companies determine the exact mix of text and visuals to use in communicating with a particular audience. 
E)  messages that combine powerful visuals with supporting text.

Question 12

Which of the following is not a general purpose common to business communication?

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A)  To inform 
B)  To persuade 
C)  To negotiate 
D)  To entertain 
E)  All of the above are common general purposes. 
A)  To inform 
B)  To persuade 
C)  To negotiate 
D)  To entertain 
E)  All of the above are common general purposes.

Question 13

Form letters in business

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A)  can be helpful when communicating about routine matters. 
B)  were once very common, but have now all but disappeared due to software advancements. 
C)  are rarely used, since companies now realize how much customers dislike impersonal messages. 
D)  are still common, but only for negative messages. 
E)  are now statistically linked to reduced profits and loss of customers. 
A)  can be helpful when communicating about routine matters. 
B)  were once very common, but have now all but disappeared due to software advancements. 
C)  are rarely used, since companies now realize how much customers dislike impersonal messages. 
D)  are still common, but only for negative messages. 
E)  are now statistically linked to reduced profits and loss of customers.

Question 14

You're writing a proposal to allow certain employees at your company to telecommute.You know management will be skeptical,so you should

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A)  be as straightforward as possible about stating your conclusions and recommendations. 
B)  avoid stating your conclusions and recommendations. 
C)  use less evidence in support of your points. 
D)  introduce your proof gradually before revealing your conclusions and recommendations. 
E)  be aggressive in making your case, saying that many good employees will leave if the company fails to adopt your proposal. 
A)  be as straightforward as possible about stating your conclusions and recommendations. 
B)  avoid stating your conclusions and recommendations. 
C)  use less evidence in support of your points. 
D)  introduce your proof gradually before revealing your conclusions and recommendations. 
E)  be aggressive in making your case, saying that many good employees will leave if the company fails to adopt your proposal.

Question 15

Explain each phase of the three-step writing process.

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The three-step writing process includes

Question 16

When analyzing your audience,you should ignore everyone except the key decision makers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Briefly define multimedia.

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Multimedia refers to the use of two or m

Question 18

Of the following media,which is the richest?

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A)  a wiki 
B)  an interactive website enabling audiences to participate in the communication process 
C)  a presentation on DVD 
D)  a formal business letter 
E)  a posting on an electronic message board 
A)  a wiki 
B)  an interactive website enabling audiences to participate in the communication process 
C)  a presentation on DVD 
D)  a formal business letter 
E)  a posting on an electronic message board

Question 19

Briefly describe how to meet an unfamiliar audience's informational needs.

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When you don't know your audience,use co

Question 20

When it comes to planning business messages,social media

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A)  enable you to quickly locate experts and vital information on a wide variety of topics. 
B)  are not really helpful, although they can be used in to send the message in the completing step. 
C)  can be helpful for personal situations, but are inappropriate for business. 
D)  are generally useful only for getting quick feedback from close associates. 
E)  are distractions that decrease your chances of creating an effective message. 
A)  enable you to quickly locate experts and vital information on a wide variety of topics. 
B)  are not really helpful, although they can be used in to send the message in the completing step. 
C)  can be helpful for personal situations, but are inappropriate for business. 
D)  are generally useful only for getting quick feedback from close associates. 
E)  are distractions that decrease your chances of creating an effective message.

The three primary steps involved in preparing a business message are

When it comes to business communication,YouTube

Face-to-face communication is the richest medium.

In preparing business messages,you should generally devote about ________ percent of your time to planning.

Briefly describe at least three factors to consider when choosing media for business messages.

Describe at least three of the tasks involved in developing an audience profile.

As long as your message is clear,the size of your audience should not affect your approach.

In general,for internal communication,the higher up your message goes,the

Using oral media for business communication

Most messages should not be sent unless they will

Infographics are

Which of the following is not a general purpose common to business communication?

Form letters in business

You're writing a proposal to allow certain employees at your company to telecommute.You know management will be skeptical,so you should

Explain each phase of the three-step writing process.

When analyzing your audience,you should ignore everyone except the key decision makers.

Briefly define multimedia.

Of the following media,which is the richest?

Briefly describe how to meet an unfamiliar audience's informational needs.

When it comes to planning business messages,social media

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Mastering Team Skills and Interpersonal Communication

Communicating in a World of Diversity

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Oral and Online Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Format and Layout of Business Documents

Documentation of Report Sources

Handbook of Grammar, Mechanics, and Usage

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Exam 4: Planning Business Messages

The three primary steps involved in preparing a business message are

When it comes to business communication,YouTube

Face-to-face communication is the richest medium.

In preparing business messages,you should generally devote about ________ percent of your time to planning.

Briefly describe at least three factors to consider when choosing media for business messages.

Describe at least three of the tasks involved in developing an audience profile.

As long as your message is clear,the size of your audience should not affect your approach.

In general,for internal communication,the higher up your message goes,the

Using oral media for business communication

Most messages should not be sent unless they will

Infographics are

Which of the following is not a general purpose common to business communication?

Form letters in business

You're writing a proposal to allow certain employees at your company to telecommute.You know management will be skeptical,so you should

Explain each phase of the three-step writing process.

When analyzing your audience,you should ignore everyone except the key decision makers.

Briefly define multimedia.

Of the following media,which is the richest?

Briefly describe how to meet an unfamiliar audience's informational needs.

When it comes to planning business messages,social media

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Mastering Team Skills and Interpersonal Communication

Communicating in a World of Diversity

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Oral and Online Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Format and Layout of Business Documents

Documentation of Report Sources

Handbook of Grammar, Mechanics, and Usage

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