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