What is the main focus of 'Haptics'?

• The physical space between people

• The study of gestures and movements

• The study of touch in communication

• The timing of verbal interactions

In the communication process, what does 'encoding' refer to?

• Interpreting the message received

• Transforming thoughts into communicable messages

• Sending feedback to the sender

• Distracting the receiver with irrelevant information

Which component of the communication process involves the medium through which a message is transmitted?

• Feedback

• Channel

• Encoder

• Noise

'Noise' in the communication process can best be described as:

• The physical sound interfering with the message

• Any factor that distorts or disrupts the message being sent

• The emotional state of the receiver

• The clarity of the sender's voice

Which of the following is NOT a type of Organizational Communication flow?

• Horizontal communication

• Upward communication

• Parallel communication

• Downward communication

Which scenario best illustrates 'Kinesics' affecting communication in an organization?

• An employee always maintaining eye contact during meetings to show attentiveness

• A manager standing too close to an employee during a conversation

• A colleague giving a firm handshake

• An employee arriving late to a meeting

What is the primary focus of 'Chronemics' in the context of communication?

• The use of silence

• The physical space between communicators

• The timing and duration of communication activities

• The tone and pitch of voice

In Organizational Communication, 'upward communication' typically involves:

• Instructions flowing from managers to subordinates

• Feedback and reports sent from employees to management

• Information sharing among peers

• Formal announcements from the CEO

Which of the following elements is a part of Para Language?

• Personal space

• Body movements

• Volume of speech

• Facial expressions

Cultural barriers in communication can be caused by:

• Using a consistent tone of voice

• Adhering strictly to monochronic time orientation

• Misinterpreting gestures from different cultures

• Maintaining appropriate personal space