Elements of Communication Powerpoint

According to Richard Saul Wurman, how often does the information supply available to us double?

• Every 2 years

• Every year

• Every 5 years

• Every 10 years

What percentage of his communication time does the average employee spend listening on the job?

• 45%

• 30%

• 16%

• 9%

Which of the following is NOT listed as an element of communication?

• The Sender

• The Platform

• The Situation

• The Receiver

Audiences can be divided into two groups, which are:

• Men and Women

• Children and Adults

• Listeners and Speakers

• Specialists and the General Audience

Effective communication is determined by:

• The length of the message

• The number of people reached

• The volume of the message

• The accomplishment of the sender's purpose

What is one important consideration when analyzing the audience?

• The audience's income level

• The audience's cultural background

• The audience's political affiliation

• The audience's favorite color

Which of the following is an example of a message?

• A facial expression

• A dance move

• A mathematical formula

• A painting

What can cause a message to be ineffective?

• If it is too short

• If it can be understood in more than one way

• If it uses technical language

• If it is delivered in person

What should a sender do once the content and purpose of the message have been determined?

• Repeat the message

• Change the message

• Consider how to communicate effectively with the particular audience

• Ignore the audience's feedback