Chapter 1 Communicating at work
the exchange of messages between communicators in an organization results in a web referred to as an ____________. When management designs a system that dictates who gets to communicate with whom these webs are called ____________. When the web of messages is the result of friendships shared interest or proximity it is called an__________________
1) Communication network 2)Formal communication network 3)Informal communication network
Which of the following are examples of horizontal communication
1) Employees from the Los Angeles office communicating with their counterparts in the Atlanta office 2)Coworkers talking about the best way to accomplish tasks
Which of the following are examples of the influence of an organizations culture on the choice of communications channels
1) If you are a Microsoft employee, chances are you primarily use e-mail 2)Some departments favor -email, while others might respond best to phone calls 3) Voicemail is the preferred channel of communication at Silicon Graphics
Which of the following illustrate the fact that communication is irreversible
1) If you have said the wrong thing, you might want to take it back but find it impossible 2)When you try to eliminate an unfortunate tweet, all you are likely to do is draw more attention to what you wrote
Written communication creates a permanent record which can be useful for which of the following
1) Setting a formal tone 2)providing the history of an issue so others can review it in the future 3)preventing later misunderstandings or disputes
Which of the following are true about excellent communication skills on the job
1) They are important in almost every line of work 2)They are essential to personal career success
Which of the following statements about instruments and relational communication are true
1) Virtually all messages contain both instrumental and relational dimensions 2) negative relationships can make it difficult to achieve instrumental goals
The five purposes served by horizontal communication include
1) building rapport 2)Sharing information 3) problem solving
Which of the following are types of messages conveyed by upward communication
1) how subordinates feel about each other and the job 2)What subordinates are doing 3)unsolved work probems
Not long ago specifically before the information a revolution that began to take hold in the 1980s businesspeople could choose from only a few communication channels including
1) in person 2) Written memo 3)telephone
People with a masters degree in business administration reported that the skills the value most included the ability to do which of the following
1) listen 2) Communicate with tact and diplomacy
Which of the following are useful tips for building a personal network
1) network throughout your career 2)Seek a mentor
Almost everyone you meet has the potential to be a source of _______________, and when networking some of the best prospects are people ___________________
1) networking opportunities; people you never met 2)information; you might overlook
Which of the following statements about noise as it relates to communication are accurate
1) noise can be internal to a person in the form of mental or physical distractions 2) noise such as loud sounds can be external to a person 3)Anything that interferes with the exchange of messages is noise
Forces that work to discourage horizontal communication include
1) physical barriers, such as having offices scattered throughout various buildings 2)specialization which makes it difficult for people with different specialties to understand one another 3) rivalry that is competition to advance within the organization at anothers expense
Types of downward communication include
1) providing feedback 2)giving job instructions
A study of informal communication revealed that general managers spend a great deal of time talking to people who
1) seemingly have little power or importance within the organization 2) are neither direct subordinates superiors or peers
Which of the following statements accurately characterize feedback
1)Feedback can be oral or written 2)It may be nonverbal, such as a facial expression 3)Sometimes no response at all for example refusing to answer a question can be a for of feedback
Which of the following are roles that a mentor has
1)Guide 2) Trainer 3)Counselor
Which of the following terms accurately describe the role of the receiver in communication
1)active 2)interpreting 3)decoding
Physical proximity
A group of people who work in adjacent cubicles end up talking about issues that need to be addressed
Which of the following best illustrates the fact that communication is unavoidable?
Even when you seemingly do not communicate for example giving someone the silent treatment you are still sending a message
Sakhar is seeking information about different types of nursing jobs. She has told a number of people in her personal network about her desire for the information, and she has networked with several knowledgeable people. Which of the statements is true
Sakhar is gaining valuable information
Accorind to a useful metaphor coined by two business analysts formal communication channels are like the _____________ of a company, whereas informal ones are more like its ____________________
Skeleton; central nervous system
Which of the following statements about the nature of communication is false
Successful communication is about convincing others to understand our viewpoint
Examples include face to face conversations video chat and telephone conversations
Synchronous
if you need to deal with an issue immediately this is your best choice
Synchronous
Which of the following statements about ethics is true
There is no single right approach to ethics
Shared personal interests
Two employees from different departments discover that they both collect comic books
The power of personal networks is clear from the six degrees if separation hypothesis which means that
any two people in the world are separated by an average of six personal links
Which of the following most accurately defines the activity of encoding
choosing words or nonverbal methods to send an intentional message
When the department heads say the weekly meeting starts at 8:00am they really mean it. i heard one guy got chewed out for coming in late is an example of which type of message?
conforming formal message
Aside from the message-related considerations the ___________of the organization in which you work may influence your choice of communication channels
culture
A receiver attaches meaning to a message through a process known as
decoding
Because sending or receiving a message is not an isolated event
every communication event needs to be examined as part of its communication context
When others give you information, be sure to _______ and even better let them know___________
express your appreciation; exactly how the information helped you
Which of the following is not one of the principal characteristics to consider when choosing which communication channel to use
flexibility- how much you can adapt the channel to your needs
An open door policy grievance procedures and the suggestion box are all examples of ___________ vehicles for promoting upward communication
formal
In contrast to oral communication written communication is best for creating a
formal
the name for the kind of communication in which members of an organization with equal power exchange messages is _________ communication
horizontal
it is important to realize that each potential networking prospect is a ________________ and to recognize that ______________ plays a role in networking practices
individual; culture
Patterns of interaction based on shared personal or career interests proximity and friendships are known as
informal communication networks
Messages aimed at accomplishing the task at hands (as for example when a supervisor assigns a deadline to an employee as referred to as _________ communication
instrumental
The old people saying people may forgive but they dont forget illustrates the fact that communication is
irreversible
Messages that flow from ____________ are known as upward communication
lower-level employees to superiors
Most of the responsibility for improving upward communication rests with _____, who can begin the process by __________
managers; announcing their willingness to hear from employees
identity management
messages that help you present yourself to others in the way you want
relational communication
messages used to alter and reveal the way people feel about each other
Instrumental communication
messages with the primary goal of completing a given task
If you require high control over the message, but the message does not nee dto include detailed or extensive information, which of the following communication channels is the best choice
text messaging
In building your personal network, it is important to remember secondary sources which are
the contacts of your contacts
Examples of social or business networking sites in the internet include
1) facebook 2) Linkedln
A key benefit is that it allows for a more thoughtful response
Asynchronous
A key benefit is that it does not involve a specific timeline or deadline
Asynchronous
Examples include email interoffice memos and voicemail
Asynchronous
A key benefit is that it permits immediate feedback
Synchronous
Because communication is ________________ talking about an act of communication as though it were an isolated event is not very accurate
a process
Whenever superiors initiate messages to their subordinates, _______ communication is occurring
downward
A mentor is someone who
imparts the kind of wisdom that comes from firsthand experience
which of the following statements accurately describe the nature of communication and the roles of sender and receiver
1) A person simultaneously acts as sender and receiver 2)Communication is a two-way process
When determining which communication channel to use you should use oral communication in situations where you
1) Are presenting an idea that requires visual support such as photos or slides 2)need immediate feedback for example in a question-and-answer session
In communication messages
1) Are transmitted by senders 2)May be deliberate or unintentional
In face to face communication the term _________ refers to the degree to which the speaker is able to manage the communication process
Control
Which of the following is not a situation involving an obvious ethical challenge
It comes to your attention that your team could reduce project turnaround time cut expenses and improve quality but has somehow failed to do so
Which of the following statements about relational communication is true
It is often used with instrumental communication
Johan is amassing a long list of potential networking prospects. Which of the following is important for Johan to remember
Johan must remember that each networking prospect is an individual and not just a contact
Cara works in a medical office. She believes her supervisor dislikes her. When her supervisor assigns her tasks Cara feels resentful, even though it is Caras job to do what her supervisor tells her. Which of the following statements best describes the situation
The negative relationship is affecting Cara's ability to accomplish instrumental goals
Relational communication is used to
build positive relationships
Lower-level employees do not understand the value of downward communication
false
The biggest reason employees do not participate more often in upward communication is that they
fear getting in trouble with their employers
In the course of personal networking you should make an effort to
put people who will benefit from contact in touch with one another
Communication involves atleast two parties a sender and an
receiver
In an ___________ channel tone of voice body movement and facial expression help you to better understand the person with whom you are communication
rich
the amount of information that is available in a given channel term is referred to as
richness
Doing the ethical thing is not easy and on a personal level you are likely to face conflicts between what you believe is
right; practical
The communication process begins with an _____________ the person who ____________a message
sender; transmits
Relational communication serves the purpose of
shaping and reflecting the way people regard one another
Which of the following is the best example of identity management
shaping your resume to convey a strong sense of your personality and abilities
the term _____________ refers to how quickly the exchange of messages occurs in a given channel
speed
The method used to deliver a message is known as the
Channel
Which of the following is not a useful tip for building a personal network
Recognize that building a network is easy
friendship
Several people from the office get together on weekends for cookouts and other activities
Which of the following should you do when networking
You should be both an information seeker and provider
Which of the following is not one of the useful functions informal communication serves within an organization
eliminating or obviating official channels
Systems designed by management to dictate who should talk to whom to get a job are known as ______ Communication networks
formal
__________ communication offers the highest degree if control over the receivers attention
Face to Face
It is critical to foster an emotional and personal relationship with your mentor
False
Organizational charts are the most common way of describing ________ communication networks
Formal
Virtually all jobs and professions regardless of the proficiency or experience needed to perform them require good _____________________ skills
communication
The two kinds of communication networks are classified as
formal and informal
People use instrumental communication for the purpose of
getting a job well done
Synchronous communication is another term for a __________ Channel
high-speed
which of the following is not one of the five purposes that horizontal communication serves
job instruction
The term used to describe the factors that interfere with the exchange of messages is
noise
The medium is
the method used to deliver a message
Organizational charts are the most common way of describing ______________ communication networks
formal
To add a personal touch particularly when expressing thanks or sympathy an _____________
is usually the best
A channel, also known as the _______, is the method a sender uses to deliver a message
medium
If you follow up a telephone call with an email or provide written text along with an oral presentation you are
using multiple channels to send a message
Which of the following should you do when considering prospects for networking
you should view everyone as a networking prospect
