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Communication in the Workplace

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

____________ is the act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc., to someone else.

a)

Feedback

b)

Communication

c)

Fields of Experience

d)

Sender-Receiver Communication Model

2.

The message moves through the channel to the ___________, who completes the communication process by interpreting and assigning meaning to the message. This is also known as decoding.

a)

Sender

b)

Noise

c)

Feedback

d)

Receiver

3.

_____________ is the verbal and nonverbal cues receivers convey to indicate their reaction to communication. This can be eye contact, nodding, yeah’s and mmm-hmmm’s.

a)

Feedback

b)

Encoding

c)

Decoding

d)

Gestures

4.

The sender then transmits the message through a __________, which is the method of delivery. For instance, text messages, emails, phone calls, and face-to-face interactions are all examples.

a)

Receiver

b)

Sender

c)

Noise

d)

Channel

5.

The ____________ is the person who initiates the communication. They develop an idea into a message. This is also called encoding.

a)

Channel

b)

Sender

c)

Noise

d)

Receiver

6.

_____________ is any distraction or factor in the environment that prevents the message from reaching its destination. It includes anything that causes the attention of those communicating to stray from the message.

a)

Shouting

b)

Feedback

c)

Noise

d)

Channel

7.

The sender __________ the message.

a)

Decodes

b)

Encodes

8.

The receiver ___________ the message.

a)

Decodes

b)

Encodes

9.

__________ consists of the beliefs, attitudes, values, and experiences that each participant brings to a communication event.

a)

Communication

b)

Field of Experience

c)

Sender-Receiver Communication Model

10.

People who have similar fields of experience are more likely to understand one another.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Why do I need to better understand communication? Click all that apply.

a)

As you mature and prepare to enter the workforce, you will encounter many different people with many different fields of experience.

b)

Understanding how communication works will help you be more effective when communicating with others.

c)

Effective communication will allow you to experience fewer misunderstandings, which can cause:

• Friction between people

• Wasting of time

• Mistakes

12.

5. When sending an email it is okay to type the entire message in the Subject line?

a)

True

b)

False

13.

3. When sending a business email... which of the following Greeting is appropriate (Professional)? Click all that apply.

a)

Good Morning

b)

What's Up

c)

Yo

d)

Dear

14.

What are the four parts of a business email?

a)

Salutation, Body Text, Attachment, Signature

b)

Recipient, Salutation, Signature, Attachment

c)

Subject line, Salutation, Body Text, Signature

15.

A customer who readily complains, often loudly and at length.

a)

Chronic Complainer

b)

Aggressive Customer

c)

Rip Off Customer

16.

When a manager trains employees how to properly handle given situations.

a)

Troubleshoot

b)

Customer Service

c)

Coaching Session

17.

Communication from a customer that alleges deficiencies after a purchase has been made.

a)

Complaint

b)

Clientele

c)

Chronic Complainer

18.

To determine what problem exist and how to correct them.

a)

Troubleshoot

b)

Customer Service

19.

What are the main categories of communication? Click all that apply.

a)

Verbal

b)

Nonverbal

c)

Written

d)

Visual

20.

___________ communication is the exchange of information that occurs without words. It involves visual signs related to gestures, facial expressions and body posture.

a)

Nonverbal

b)

Negative nonverbal

c)

Positive nonverbal

d)

Verbal