Exam 13: Communicating Effectively

Complex language has been identified as _____________ to effective communication.

Previous experiences can cause different individuals to interpret the same communication in different ways.

At least _____ percent of the gossip that travels through the grapevine is said to be true.

The grapevine transmits information ______.

Name five mediums that organizations use to provide information to members.

When describing the elements of the communications process,the __________ is the carrier of the message.

A medium that enables high richness is more likely to result in _______________ between individuals or groups.

What is selective listening? Provide an example.

When verbal and nonverbal messages conflict,receivers tend to place more faith in the verbal message.

About 75 percent of all communication is:

List some of the positive and negative consequences of groups developing and using words and phrases that have meaning only to members.

All of the following are forms of indirect feedback except:

The amount of personal space that an individual likes to maintain can shift temporarily,depending on the physical surroundings.

Why is two-way communication typically preferred over one-way communication?

What are the basic elements of the communications model?

Cultural anthropologists Edward T.and Mildred R.Hall theorize that communication can be divided into several culturally determined parts: words,space,time,and _______________.

If noise exists during a communication,complete understanding will not occur.

What is the difference between videoconferencing and teleconferencing?

Messages are more likely to be misunderstood when they are competing with other messages.

_______________ communication cuts across functions and levels in an organization.