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Carter delivered a presentation about the need to change your car's oil on schedule. In his speech, Carter compared driving a car with dirty oil to walking a mile with small bits of gravel in your socks. This comparison illustrates a type of supporting material called a(n)

analogy

Kat is the coach of a high school gymnastics team that has been extremely successful over the past 12 years. Her leadership varies, depending on the nature of the task confronting the athletes. When they must do something they don't want to do, she exerts position power by using an autocratic style. But, when the goal is just to have fun, she allows the team to have as much say as possible. Kat manages from a ________ perspective

contingency

An interactive presentation

is common in sales settings.

The majority of new job hires obtain their employment offers through

personal contacts

Which of the following would be the BEST specific goal statement for a persuasive speech about solar heating

After hearing my presentation, at least a quarter of the audience will sign up to receive additional information about solar heating

All of the following presentation styles are used in business and professional presentations EXCEPT

Dialogue

Well-managed workgroups offer several advantages over individual workers. Which of the following is NOT one of the typical advantages of working in a group

Efficiency

Which of the following would NOT be classified as a workgroup, according to the characteristics explained in your text

Seven students attend program about male/female communication differences

Groups tend to outperform individuals when

Standards of performance are high

Which of the following examples show the attributes of a team instead of a group

The employees work together to produce a collective product.

Which of the following is NOT true about using statistics in presentations?

The more statistics you use, the more interesting your speech will be.

Which of the following should be included on an agenda

a list of people who will not be attending the meeting but need to see the agenda the time and location of the meeting a list of the attendees

Which of the following is NOT a demographic characteristic of an audience?

behavior

Katie presented what she thought was a detailed speech about new dental techniques to a group of dental hygienists. After the presentation, Katie found out that her remarks were so general that the hygienists felt they hadn't learned anything worthwhile. Which aspect of the audience did Katie neglect to analyze prior to giving her presentation?

how much the audience knows

When giving a presentation to a large audience, you should

make eye contact randomly

Hua was giving a presentation to a group of investors using a delivery style that did not allow him to connect very well with his audience. Hua read from his notes and rarely looked up at the audience. His sentences were long and complex. What method of delivery did Hua use for his presentation?

manuscript

A small team of salespeople receives several negative reviews from customers about their current product, so they decide to have a meeting to develop potential solutions to eliminate the existing flaws. As a result of their meeting, the company implements the suggestions they offered, which leads to a significant increase in sales. The meeting held by the salespeople would be best described as a(n)

problem-solving/decision-making

All of the following activities EXCEPT ________ will distinguish you as a professional, serious person who is worth the interviewee's time and effort.

sending emails or letters that contain spelling and/or grammar errors

An effective extemporaneous presentation

should be carefully prepared and rehearsed several times, but not memorized

Liam was giving a persuasive presentation to his class about the need to increase recycling efforts in the United States. To support his main point, he provided a hypothetical account of what he expected the world to look like in 50 years if recycling efforts were not stepped up. Which of the following forms of verbal support is Liam using during his presentation?

story

A meeting should probably be avoided if

the items to be covered don't require discussion or decision

Which of the following is NOT a function of supporting material?

to disapprove

Which of the following is NOT a reason for presenting your ideas in person rather than in written form

to evaluate

Juan is preparing a speech to a prospective client who has been using the services of a different advertising firm for the past 10 years. Juan's goal is to influence the client to switch firms and begin working with his company. What is the general purpose of Juan's presentation

to persuade

Visual aids are used in presentations for a number of reasons. Which of the following is NOT one of those reasons?

you can take a break from speaking while the audience looks at your visual aids


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