business speech final exam
All of the following are guidelines for the use of supporting material as "proof" EXCEPT:
you can probably achieve your speech goal without citing supporting evidence
which step of the motivated sequence calls for a response by the audience?
action
Anita wants to encourage her classmates to read their textbooks thoroughly. To support her point, she says "some students think of a book a heavy object that weighs down a backpack: other students think of a book as an expensive bill that needs to be paid at the beginning of each semester. But we can also think if a book as the key to a world of new ideas" Anita is defining the book by
describing its various connotations
Ideally, groups should create constructive norms
early in the group's existence.
According to the text surveys show that speakers who are nervous consistently receive written evaluations that are significantly lower than speakers who are not nervous
false
The motivated is a five-step scheme to inform your audience about a topic
false
if you want to become a groups emergent leader you should AVOID
attempting to outclass other participants
heather is a member of a group...because all participants are working together, is called
interdependence
which of the following are speaking notes for an extemporaneous presentation?
it is advisable to create and use a set of brief notes (not word-for-word sentences) in large font, to remind you of the order and content of ideas
which of the following would be the BEST thesis statement?
leasing your equipment can help you save money
Your on a team using reflective-thinking sequence to select the communication text for next years student... which of the following statements is NOT an ex of a criterion?
I like this book best
groupthink refers to
a desirable condition because the group is able to make decisions quickly guided by the members with the most expertise
which if the following discussion methods tends to result in unbalanced participation?
a loosely structured informal meeting
the conclusion of the presentation should consist of
a review and closing statement
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
to maintain your credibility, use proper
all of these are important for maintaining credibility
an effective team exhibits all of the following except
an authoritative leader
The minority decision method of decision-making
can work well if the larger group has confidence in the minority group
post-meeting follow up activities should include all of the following EXCEPT:
chastising members who were not present at the last meeting
which if the following would contribute to an effective delivery of a group presentation?
choosing a seating format that will allow each speaker to get up and sit down without running into obstacles or bumping into one another.
all of the following are logical fallacies discussed within the textbook EXCEPT:
common ground
which of the following is NOT one if the organizational plans suggested in your text for persuasive presentations?
cyclical
which if the following is NOT an advisable way to treat opposing evidence when your listeners are highly informed about your topic?
discuss both sides of the issue so it wont seem as you ignorant
which of the following is NOT recommended while your group is delivering its presentation?
group members who aren't currently speaking should review their notes while others are speaking
Katie presented what she thought was a detailed speech about new dental techniques to a group of dental hygienists.. which aspect of the audience did Katie neglect to analyze prior to giving her presentation?
how much the audience knows
which of the following are NOT mentioned in your text as a reason for presenting your ideas in person rather than in written from?
it is more efficient to present your ideas in person than in written because an in-person presentation requires less preparation time than a written presentation
which of the following is NOT a suggested guideline regarding the visual elements of your delivery?
look at your notes during the opening statement to be sure you start out with the right words
which of the following statements was NOT listed as a rule for using main points in a presentation?
present more than one key idea in each main points.
the textbook suggest that in order to become a more confident speaker you should
recognize that a certain amount of anxiety can be an asset
all of the following methods can help improve performance during the storming phase EXCEPT:
seek to gain as much personal influence as you can
an effective extemporaneous presentation
should be carefully prepared and rehearsed several times.
well-designed visual aids should
show labels for all important items
which of the following is NOT conducive to team productivity?
teams are given an urgent deadline for coming up with a solution
a good measure of whether a particular message is ethically persuasive is:
the information is accurate and the recipient is truly free to make a choice
all of the following are useful guidelines for conducting video conferences EXCEPT:
to allow participants of any socioeconomics status to participate, use the least expensive equipment you can find
which of the following is true about the use of extemporaneous delivery style during a presentation?
to the audience, it often seems as if it is effortless
which of the following in NOT one of the activities suggested for the opening moments of a meeting?
use relay questions to encourage all members to participate in the opening.
employees can increase their chances of having a high-quality relationship with their superiors by all of the following EXCEPT:
using a competitive language style
all of the following are true about vocal delivery EXCEPT:
you should maintain un unvarying pitch and volume throughout your speech
as a general rule that attire you wear for a speech will not make any difference to the audience as long as your speech is well organized and well rehearsed
False
all of the following al typical mistakes made by beginners who attempt to use presentation software EXCEPT:
Spending so much time on organizing your speech outline that you run out of time to select your favorite design template
during the introduction to her presentation about ergonomics , Jenna remarks .... which function of an introduction does this statement help Jenna achieve
establishing the speakers qualifications
which of the following is true about using examples as supporting evidence for a main point?
examples should be typical, not isolated instances
Following a speech during a question and answer session avoid rephrasing questions from the audience because it will give the impression that you are stalling for time
false
a good extemporaneous presentations should sound exactly the same each time you deliver it
false
a highly assertive group member who expresses strong, unwavering opinions is most likely to emerge as the group leader
false
audiences are usually more willing to accept the ideas of a speaker if they perceive the speaker's attitudes to be similar to their own
false
avoid using an appeal to action in the conclusion of the speech because such a straightforward approach usually turns the audience off
false
because it is obvious when a group changes from one speaker to the next transitions are not important in group presentations
false
because visual aids can boosts a speakers credibility.. as a general rule, the more images per slide is better
false
contingency approaches to leadership are based on the idea that each manager should develop one style of leadership and stick with it.
false
during your speech it is best to explain all your main points in single words instead of in complete sentences
false
effective workplace teams rarely have an identifiable leader.
false
it is a good ideas to leave you visual on display after you have finished discussing it so audience members who are especially interested can continue to study the visual
false
meetings that function only a ritual activities are a waste of valuable time
false
nominal group technique (NGT) is a method designed to end meetings on time.
false
sales presentation are rarely planned in advance
false
the introduction to a speech is the same things as the attention getter
false
the textbook indicated that consensus is the best approach to decision making
false
to be an effective public speaker you need to eliminate all your nervousness
false
to prevent groupthink, influential leaders should state their opinions at the beginning of the group's discussion
false
two essential functional roles of groups are individual and relational
false
zaya knows that her listeners will have a hostile attitude toward her proposal for reducing employee benefits.. the beginning of her presentation
false
which of the following does NOT demonstrate an oral speaking style?
it should be noted that, while studying for an examination, a student must not..
according to fishers stages of group problem solving some groups never move beyond the conflict stages. This could occur for any of the following reasons EXCEPT:
members end their disagreement by finding a mutually acceptable solution
during the--- step of the motivated sequence the speaker provides supporting evidence to prove to the audience that the existing problem is serious
need
which of the following describes the brainstorming process ?
quantity of ideas is much more important than the quality of ideas
A coach football team has found players comply with his rules and policies... this coach possesses---- power
referent
which of the following guidelines works best when rehearsing for a presentation?
rehearse on your feet
one tip that can help members of virtual teams is
test the technical system the group will be using in advance of the meeting
which of the following is NOT true about using statistics in presentations?
the more statistics you use, the more interesting your speech will be
The characteristics of an effective transition include all of the following EXCEPT:
they list several main points
A good approach to concluding a meeting involves pointing out that the meeting is close to completion, summarizing the group's accomplishments, outlining future actions and thanking members for having attended
true
The (LMX) theory posits that employees can make a difference in the quality of relationships with their leaders by communicating in ways that show they are willing and able to exceed expectations.
true
The decision mode in which all members agree -- at the extent that all team members can live with the decision-- is known as consensus
true
The supporting material you choose for your speech should be interesting to the audience
true
Vincent enthusiastically explained to his boss the reasons he thought he should get a raise.. did not back up his claim..Vince's boss will be convinced by Tom's presentation
true
When you cite a source in a presentation, the source should have credibility with the audience.
true
according to the research contingency approach... the relationship between the leader and team members and the power of the leader
true
accurate statistics provide a very strong form of proof
true
an effective salesperson identifies his or her clients needs first: then how the product specifically satisfies those needs
true
as you speak the way you use your voice sends meaningful signals to your audience regarding your attitudes about yourself your topic and your listeners
true
effective team presentations require extensive rehearsal
true
in most cases a meeting should probably be avoided if the items to be covered don't require discussions or decision by group members
true
persuasion can be defined as communication that motivates the other person to voluntarily decide to act as you desire them to
true
persuasive speeches aim to change the way the audience thinks feels or acts
true
the higher you move up the career ladder in an organization the more presentations you are likely to give
true
transitions should be obvious that they call attention to themselves
true
when you deliver a speech its usually appropriate to use personal pronouns and contractions
true
workers who belong to cohesive teams are likely to have higher rates of job satisfaction
true
workers with effective teamwork skills are typically considered to be more valuable employees than talented and innovative solo player
true
your message is likely to be more memorable when you include both visual and oral support
true
During a rally at a courthouse, Arnold described the chaos.. upcoming election... His vivd description represents the --- step of the motivated sequence
vizualization
which of the following is NOT presented as a guideline for citing sources during a presentation?
wait until the end of the speech to list the sources of all your quotations
all of the following remarks would help your team analyze a parking problem EXCEPT:
we can take the bus instead of driving our cars
which of the following best meets the criteria for a well written agenda item?
we'll decide on the menu for the fundraising meal
all of the following are true about the organizational structure of a team presentation except:
when each new speaker begins, its already obvious there is a transition, so speakers don't need to state a transition verbally
visual aids are used in presentations for a number of reasons. According to the text, 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
which of the following situations would detract the most from the audiences trust in you as a speaker?
you will derive personal benefits if the audience accepts your proposal, but you do not reveal this to the audience
according to the text stories are effective forms of verbal support because they allow you to create a situation that illustrates the point you are making to the audience. All of the following are guidelines to consider when you include a story in a presentation EXCEPT:
A humorous story is effective even if it isn't relevant to your speech