A disadvantage of a written, printed message is that it
A) limits opportunities for timely feedback.
B) cannot reach geographically dispersed audiences.
C) minimizes the writer's ability to plan and control a message.
D) doesn't give recipients time to process the message before they respond.
E) deemphasizes any inappropriate emotional components.
Ques. 2A manager is using the ________ when he or she walks-around to chat with employees face-to-face, seek input, answer questions, and interpret important business events and trends.
A) oral medium, digital channel
B) visual medium, oral channel
C) visual medium, in-person channel
D) oral medium, in-person channel
E) visual medium, digital channel
Ques. 3In high-context cultures, ________ media are often more effective than ________ ones.
A) leaner; richer
B) oral; written
C) foreign; domestic
D) leaner; written
E) written; oral
Ques. 4Of the following media, which is the richest?
A) an electronic slide presentation that includes a prearranged series of images
B) a social media site that invites users' opinions and feedback on relevant topics
C) an audio podcast posted on Moodle
D) a formal business letter that's written on corporate letterhead
E) texting and IM
Ques. 5According to your textbook, all of the following except ________ are factors you must consider when choosing a medium for a persuasive business message.
A) urgency of the message
B) cost of producing and sending the messages
C) your personal preferences
D) your audience's preferences
E) security and privacy
Ques. 6A key advantage of oral communication is
A) the ability to plan and control the message.
B) the opportunity to meet an audience's information needs.
C) the ability to transmit highly complex messages.
D) the opportunity to get immediate feedback.
E) not having to worry about unconsciously conveying undesirable messages.
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