Question 1

Which of the following statements about communication and the manager's job is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Communication is a part of almost all managerial activities. 
B)  The planning function requires little communication. 
C)  Communication is the only thing that holds an organization together. 
D)  Thanks to electronics,the role of communication is less important now than it was ten years ago. 
E)  Communication is so complex that managers need not try to understand the process. 
A)  Communication is a part of almost all managerial activities. 
B)  The planning function requires little communication. 
C)  Communication is the only thing that holds an organization together. 
D)  Thanks to electronics,the role of communication is less important now than it was ten years ago. 
E)  Communication is so complex that managers need not try to understand the process.

Question 2

Laila was translating for a speaker.He said,"Life begins when you are very small." Laila accidentally translated,"Life begins when you are a sperm." This illustrates which disadvantage of oral communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can be inaccurate. 
B)  It often creates a need for feedback. 
C)  It is more time-consuming than written communication. 
D)  There is no permanent record. 
E)  Noise 
A)  It can be inaccurate. 
B)  It often creates a need for feedback. 
C)  It is more time-consuming than written communication. 
D)  There is no permanent record. 
E)  Noise

Question 3

Special Exercises
Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-The marketing VP stood up and began using jargon with which some people were not familiar.

Accepted Answer

A) Vertical communication 
B) Horizontal communication 
C) Noise 
D) Nonverbal communication 
E) Grapevine
F)Telecommuting 
A) Vertical communication 
B) Horizontal communication 
C) Noise 
D) Nonverbal communication 
E) Grapevine
F)Telecommuting

Question 4

Management by wandering around increases ____ communications within an organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  vertical 
B)  transactional 
C)  downward 
D)  horizontal 
E)  informal 
A)  vertical 
B)  transactional 
C)  downward 
D)  horizontal 
E)  informal

Question 5

Compare and contrast oral and written communication.

Accepted Answer

Oral and written communication are two p

Question 6

Which barrier to communication exists when two people attach different meanings to the same word?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jargon 
B)  Semantics 
C)  Synergetics 
D)  Overload 
E)  Dialogue 
A)  Jargon 
B)  Semantics 
C)  Synergetics 
D)  Overload 
E)  Dialogue

Which of the following statements about communication and the manager's job is TRUE?

Laila was translating for a speaker.He said,"Life begins when you are very small." Laila accidentally translated,"Life begins when you are a sperm." This illustrates which disadvantage of oral communication?

Special Exercises Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -The marketing VP stood up and began using jargon with which some people were not familiar.

Management by wandering around increases ____ communications within an organization.

Compare and contrast oral and written communication.

Which barrier to communication exists when two people attach different meanings to the same word?

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunities and Challenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Processes

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, quality, and Productivity

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Exam 17: Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Which of the following statements about communication and the manager's job is TRUE?

Laila was translating for a speaker.He said,"Life begins when you are very small." Laila accidentally translated,"Life begins when you are a sperm." This illustrates which disadvantage of oral communication?

Special Exercises Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -The marketing VP stood up and began using jargon with which some people were not familiar.

Management by wandering around increases ____ communications within an organization.

Compare and contrast oral and written communication.

Which barrier to communication exists when two people attach different meanings to the same word?

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunities and Challenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Processes

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, quality, and Productivity

Filters