Question 1

________ communication flows to a higher level in the group or organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Horizontal 
B)  Downward 
C)  Lateral 
D)  Upward 
E)  Grapevine 
A)  Horizontal 
B)  Downward 
C)  Lateral 
D)  Upward 
E)  Grapevine

Question 2

Describe and discuss specific problems related to cross-cultural communication. Include cultural barriers and cultural context.

Accepted Answer

There are four specific problems related

Question 3

Harriet has been charged with the task of evaluating two employees for possible promotions. She is interested in learning which employee has the most effective leadership skills. One of the employees is assigned to Team B, and the other is assigned to Team C. Which network structure should Harriet choose for these teams if she wishes to place the two employees in clear leadership positions on the teams?

Accepted Answer

A)  wheel 
B)  chain 
C)  concentric 
D)  all-channel 
E)  mesh 
A)  wheel 
B)  chain 
C)  concentric 
D)  all-channel 
E)  mesh

Question 4

With reference to the communication process, the ________ is the medium through which the message travels.

Accepted Answer

A)  feedback 
B)  noise 
C)  encoder 
D)  channel 
E)  decoder 
A)  feedback 
B)  noise 
C)  encoder 
D)  channel 
E)  decoder

Question 5

Which of the following values is most likely to be important to low-context cultures?

Accepted Answer

A)  status 
B)  directness 
C)  titles 
D)  trust 
E)  space 
A)  status 
B)  directness 
C)  titles 
D)  trust 
E)  space

Question 6

Filtering is most likely to occur in organizations in which there are many vertical levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Lateral communications are often created to short-circuit the vertical hierarchy within an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true regarding oral communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is often tangible and verifiable. 
B)  It can be stored for an indefinite period. 
C)  The sender can quickly obtain feedback from the receiver. 
D)  As compared to written communication, it is more likely to be well thought out, logical, and clear. 
E)  In the case of oral communication, when the message has to pass through a number of people, as the number of people increases the possibility of distortion of the message decreases. 
A)  It is often tangible and verifiable. 
B)  It can be stored for an indefinite period. 
C)  The sender can quickly obtain feedback from the receiver. 
D)  As compared to written communication, it is more likely to be well thought out, logical, and clear. 
E)  In the case of oral communication, when the message has to pass through a number of people, as the number of people increases the possibility of distortion of the message decreases.

________ communication flows to a higher level in the group or organization.

Describe and discuss specific problems related to cross-cultural communication. Include cultural barriers and cultural context.

With reference to the communication process, the ________ is the medium through which the message travels.

Which of the following values is most likely to be important to low-context cultures?

Filtering is most likely to occur in organizations in which there are many vertical levels.

Lateral communications are often created to short-circuit the vertical hierarchy within an organization.

Which of the following statements is true regarding oral communication?

What Is Organizational Behavior

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 11: Communication

________ communication flows to a higher level in the group or organization.

Describe and discuss specific problems related to cross-cultural communication. Include cultural barriers and cultural context.

With reference to the communication process, the ________ is the medium through which the message travels.

Which of the following values is most likely to be important to low-context cultures?

Filtering is most likely to occur in organizations in which there are many vertical levels.

Lateral communications are often created to short-circuit the vertical hierarchy within an organization.

Which of the following statements is true regarding oral communication?

What Is Organizational Behavior

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters