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Which of the following is an example of encoding a message?
 
  A) Deciding how to phrase a request to your boss for clarification on your new assignment
  B) Deciding to read the annual financial report of your company
  C) Deciding to purchase a new smart phone so that you can check and send email while you are on the go
  D) Deciding to toss out an advertisement that was mailed to you
  E) Deciding to read an email sent by a friend

Ques. 2

Which of the following communication tools can be used to build brand awareness?
 
  A) Social media
  B) Writing
  C) Listening
  D) Presence
  E) Speaking

Ques. 3

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, what communication-related skills did employers rate as being most important?
 
  A) Team work, presentation skills, and technical knowledge
  B) The ability to communicate with those outside of the organization, order processing, and verbal skills
  C) Verbal skills, technical knowledge, and the ability to process information
  D) Team work, verbal skills, and the ability to process information
  E) Team work, technical knowledge, and verbal skills

Ques. 4

Which of the following are elements of nonverbal communication and professional presence?
 
  A) Team work and writing skills
  B) Oral communication and the ability to process information
  C) Confidence and technical knowledge
  D) Polish, confidence, and passion
  E) Team work and technical knowledge

Ques. 5

Which of the following communication skills will make you more valuable to an employer because your skills in this area will help the organization save money AND make money?
 
  A) Confidence
  B) Professional presence
  C) Cultural
  D) Writing
  E) Social

Ques. 6

Based on a report issued by American Express and Millennial Branding, which of the following is often cited by managers as a negative trait attribute of young workers?
 
  A) Strong interpersonal interactions
  B) Soft skills regarding communication
  C) Excessive self confidence
  D) Willingness to work as a team
  E) Ability to multitask
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Business Communication: Polishing Your Professional Presence

Business Communication: Polishing Your Professional Presence


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Answer to #1

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Communication begins when the sender has something to say to a receiver. To communicate this thought, the sender must encode the messageput it into words, images, or actions.

Answer to #2

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Effective communication through social mediasuch as blogs, Facebook, and Twitterimproves employee satisfaction and builds brand awareness to reach more customers.

Answer to #3

Answer: D
Explanation: D) The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) routinely surveys employers to determine the skills and qualities that employers most value in employees. In a recent survey, employers rated the ability to work in a team structure, the ability to verbally communicate with people both inside and outside the organization, and the ability to obtain and process information as more important than technical knowledge.

Answer to #4

Answer: D
Explanation: D) Recruiters who interviewed at university career fairs wanted to recruit people with communication and writing skills, as well as more polish, confidence, and passion, which are elements of nonverbal communication and professional presence.

Answer to #5

Answer: D
Explanation: D) Companies want good communicators because good communication is profitable: it saves money and it makes money. Strong skills in writing, listening and speaking, developing communication strategy, and implementing social media will increase your value to your company.

Answer to #6

Answer: B
Explanation: B) A report produced collaboratively by American Express and Millennial Branding found that managers have an overall negative view of young workers, and point to their lack of soft skills regarding communication and interpersonal interactions, time management abilities and willingness to work as a team.
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