WorksheetsFoundations Ch. 7 (Level 1)
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 44mins
Communication is a/an _____ skill.
learned
innate
Organizational communication is sent to people within an organization.
True
False
Even if you do not receive the message that is being sent, communication has still taken place.
True
False
Communication is the process of sending and receiving information by speech, gestures, or writing in order to obtain some type ______.
reward
authority
response or action
One must speak in order to send a message.
True
False
A person from Connecticut might have trouble understanding a person from Louisiana because of
jargon
different tones
different languages
different dialects
In Japan, engaging in eye contact is considered
rude and aggressive
a sign of respect
good communication
an invitation to shake hands
Winking is considered rude in ____
Canada
China
Japan
India
_____ is a variation of a language spoken by a particular group of people.
Dialect
Jargon
Tone
Semantics
The phrase "outside the box" is an example of _____.
semantics
an adage
dialect
jargon
Smiling and yelling are examples of _____.
gestures
jargon
tone
semantics
_____ is the ability of person to be believed.
empathy
sympathy
credibility
senility
_____ is the ability to focus closely on what another person is saying to summarize the true meaning of a message.
Hearing
Empathizing
Sympathizing
Listening
This is the type of communication that helps people understand how well they have done something and how to improve.
Empathy
Feedback
Criticism
Evaluation
Making eye contact with the speaker is an an example of effective _____ behaviors.
writing
listening
speaking
evaluating
Words that are known and used only by a particular group of people are referred to as
biases
jargon
semantics
gestures
In verbal communication, tone is defined as _____.
the factor that determines the voice's volume
behavior demonstrated when speaking
verbal and nonverbal behavior
feelings displayed in the voice
The purpose of the body of a written message is to _____.
present the content of the message
get the audience's attention
call for action
establish point of view
The purpose of a written message's introduction is to _____.
present the topic of the message
get the audience's attention
identify the benefits of the message
establish point of view
The purpose of a written messages' conclusion is to _____.
get the audience's attention
present the topic of the message
identify the value of the message
establish point of view
"Y'know" and "Wassup" are examples of _____.
jargon
slang
semantics
buzzwords
A professional handwritten notes should be written on
computer paper
ivory or white note cards
colorful, expensive note cards
personal stationary
Information that conveys operational procedures, policies, and announcements to a variety of audiences is _____.
a vision statement
a mission statement
interpersonal communications
organizational communications
A/An_____ describes the company's purpose and key objectives to its team and owners.
interpersonal communication
organizational communication
mission statement
vision statement
_____ is two-way communication that has immediate feedback.
A vision statement
A mission statement
Interpersonal communication
Organizational communication
What kind of statement defines the company's purpose and values to employees and customers?
policy
mission
organizational
vision
_____ is the act of identifying with another person's feelings, thoughts, or attitudes.
loyalty
empathy
credibility
compassion
"Holler when you're ready" is an example of
noise
slang
jargon
semantics
If a caller's been on hold longer than ______, offer to take a message again.
30 minutes
120 seconds
60 seconds
90 seconds
People spend about _____ percent of each day communicating with others.
10
25
50
75
Which part of the communication process involves conveying information to another person.
message
sender
receiver
feedback
What is the most important characteristic of a message?
clarity
content
delivery
length
Empathizing with a customer means _____.
pitying the customer
agreeing with the customer
accepting responsibility for what happened
seeing the situation from the customer's point of view
Nodding in agreement is an example of _____.
jargon
a gesture
semantics
language differences
When the receiver makes eye contact with the sender during communication, it means______.
the receiver isn't listening
the receiver is paying attention
the receiver agrees with the sender's statement
the receiver disagrees with the sender's statement
Smiling while talking on the phone is important because _____.
the manager might be watching
it makes a person speak more quickly
it makes the voice sound more pleasant
it helps a person to look more attractive to coworkers
A/An _____ defines the company's purpose and values to employees and customers.
action plan
employee manual
vision statement
mission statement
An effective way to handle a caller who has to be placed on hold is to _____.
ask if you may take a message
transfer the call when you get a chance
assume the caller wants to hold until they can be connected
check back every five minutes to see if the caller wants to continue to hold
During a speech, tone is defined as _____.
the volume of the voice
feeling displayed in the voice
verbal and nonverbal behavior
behavior demonstrated when speaking
A _____ is an example of an organizational communication.
mission statement
personnel reviews
employee suggestions
customer complaints
Interpersonal communication is _____.
one way with no feedback
two-way with no feedback
one-way with immediate feedback
two-way with immediate feedback
"We use only the best ingredients. No food leaves our kitchen that we ourselves would not eat" is an example of a _____
vision statement
company policy
mission statement
organizational communications
"C u tmro" is an example of _____.
slang
noise
jargon
text-ese
A web site that contains an online personal journal is called a/an _____.
blog
text message
instant message
