Essentials of Business Communication (with Premium Website, 1 term (6 months) Printed Access Card)
10th Edition
ISBN: 9781285858913
Author: Mary Ellen Guffey, Dana Loewy
Publisher: South-Western College Pub
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Question
Chapter 2, Problem 15CT
Summary Introduction
To Determine:
What does people language mean and to determine whether language can change perceptions?
Introduction:
Communication is a vital aspect in today's dynamic digitalized world. Effective writing is considered to be a stepping stone for job opportunities, and poor writing can derail a career. It is highly significant to improve the tone and clarity of a message by using positive and courteous expressions, bias-free language, precise terms and plain words. The main goal of communication is to ensure the receiver or recipient understands the message clearly and effectively to act upon or provide an effective feedback.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solutionStudents have asked these similar questions
Question 4
Which of the following examples includes a properly formatted in-text citation for a paraphrase?
A Adult students are frequently motivated to return to school (Aleck et al., 2001).
B After returning from war ( Mandy et al.), disabled veterans typically face.
c) In examining the theories of language learning, the challenges associated with..(Kirk & jonhson).
318
PART ONE
Ten Steps to Advancing College Reading Skills
C. (5-8.) Read the passage below. Then, in the spaces provided, write the letter of
the most logical answer to each question, based on the information given in the
passage.
'Mutual attraction may get us into a love relationship, but it is not the
determining factor in making the relationship grow and last. *Two factors that make
relationships endure have to do with expectations and equity. "When two people
first fall in love, they often enjoy a mixture of romantic, sexual, and other intense
feelings of love. "In healthy, lasting relationships this passionate love gradually
shifts into compassionate love, which blends friendship, intimacy, commitment,
and security. "If both people in the relationship anticipate and welcome this shift,
the transition is managed comfortably. "Expectations are aligned with reality. If
not, the relationship can become troubled or even end because of this surprise
about the nature of love or any…
question 12
Who is more likely to experience greater communication apprehension when giving a speech in their public speaking class?
Question 12 options:
A British student
An Australian student
An American student
A Korean student
Chapter 2 Solutions
Essentials of Business Communication (with Premium Website, 1 term (6 months) Printed Access Card)
Knowledge Booster
Similar questions
- Active listening is enhanced by ________. Question 9 options: 1) developing empathy with the sender 2) developing apathy with the sender 3) paying attention to the body language of the sender 4) developing a system to minimise the noise in the areaarrow_forwardA Pew Research Center study found that 89 percent of cell phone owners had used their phones during the last social gathering they attended, but they weren’t happy about it; 82 percent of respondents said their use of smartphones in social settings hurt the conversation. Do you split your attention between your screen and face-to-face conversations? Do you believe it’s possible to be sufficiently present while texting (L.O. 2)arrow_forwardQUESTION 11 Fred has a tendency to judge people before he gets to know them. This demonstrates which secondary category of diversity? a. physical abilities b. religious beliefs а. C. psychological state d. behavioral stylearrow_forward
- Please do not give solution in image format thanku Chapter 13: Followership – Share something you enjoy about being in a follower role; share examples of an exemplary follower you know; how does this person’s behavior make the group or organization better? (MO2) Chapter 14: Gender and Leadership – Brainstorm ways that barriers still exist to full gender equality in the workplace. What can be done to remove the barriers? What are the obstacles to change? (MO3) Chapter 15: Leadership Ethics - Can you think of any examples of unethical leadership behaviors? How did you (and other followers) respond? What suggestions do you have for leaders regarding ethics and how to watch out for your followers? (MO1) Chapter 16: Team Leadership – What is the most effective team you have ever belonged to? What made it so effective? What tasks in the team leadership model would you be good at? (MO2)arrow_forwardQuestion 1 Using the big five model of personal, explain Fujio Mitarai's personality Answer should not be less than 500 words. Thank you in advancearrow_forwardPlease do not give solution in image format thanku According to ethics surveys, which of the following is the underlying factor behind most ethical lapses in the workplace? Select the correct answer personal financial problems distrust of co-workers company pressures unclear standards Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, 5e (Dessler) Ch. 13, "Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining" Question 14. Right-to-work laws inhibit union formation by ________. Select the correct answer leaving the question of union security up to each company making union membership a precondition for employment outlawing unions in right-to-work states prohibiting any form of union securityarrow_forward
- Biology not the marketing In the supermarket why do they their produce with water on a regular basis? this should be an original thought, not Google’s. 3-4 sentencesarrow_forwardQUESTION 4 What are the relationships among perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors? A. Attitudes influence behaviors which then affect perceptions B. Attitudes influence perceptions which then affect behaviors C. Behaviors influence perceptions which then affect attitudes D. Perceptions influence attitudes which then affect behaviors. E. Perceptions influence behavior which then affect attitudesarrow_forwardSally and Sam have recently purchased from the Edgars Red Hanger sale. However, both had encountered different levels of customer service. Sally was assisted by a member of staff and was able to get the style and size that she needed. Sam on the other hand walked around the store for a period of time just looking for someone to help but was unable to get any assistance. Based on these experiences, this has impacted on the way they will make future purchases.Q.1 It is important to maintain relationships with the extended market. Discuss Prospective employees as a part of the extended market.arrow_forward
- Subpart 3. What steps can Brenda take to do a better job of maintaining open, two-way communication with Susan?arrow_forwardLos Angeles-based clothing company Barabas used the name and likeness of brutal Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman on its website, flanked by photos of attractive male models wearing the same distinctive cotton shirts of the Fantasy and Crazy Paisley lines. The all-caps announcement read: "EL CHAPO GUZMAN WEARING BARABAS SHIRT!"1 Barabas' excitement about its infamous customer met with criticism, but the company couldn't keep the $128 shirts on the shelves.At one point the internet traffic crashed the Barabas website. Public outrage ultimately prompted the clothier to remove overt references to El Chapo and his photos. Is it ethical to resort to such extreme means to drive sales?arrow_forwardQUESTION 44 Which of the following is likely to result in the greatest decrease in ethical risks for an organization? O Encouraging employees to report all misconduct when they observe it. well-implemented ethics program and a strong coporate culture. Allowing employees to follow their own ethical standards. Obeying the law and accepting all other behavior. 0 0 0 0 A QUESTION 45 Advertising to children is seen by many as problematic because children generally lack the ability to understand they are being marketed to young children often don't make purchases themselves, so the money spent advertising to them is wasted children have such short attention spans, they don't process the information they see in ads they are difficult to reach via media outletsarrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- BUSN 11 Introduction to Business Student EditionBusinessISBN:9781337407137Author:KellyPublisher:Cengage LearningEssentials of Business Communication (MindTap Cou...BusinessISBN:9781337386494Author:Mary Ellen Guffey, Dana LoewyPublisher:Cengage LearningAccounting Information Systems (14th Edition)BusinessISBN:9780134474021Author:Marshall B. Romney, Paul J. SteinbartPublisher:PEARSON
- International Business: Competing in the Global M...BusinessISBN:9781259929441Author:Charles W. L. Hill Dr, G. Tomas M. HultPublisher:McGraw-Hill Education
BUSN 11 Introduction to Business Student Edition
Business
ISBN:9781337407137
Author:Kelly
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Essentials of Business Communication (MindTap Cou...
Business
ISBN:9781337386494
Author:Mary Ellen Guffey, Dana Loewy
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Accounting Information Systems (14th Edition)
Business
ISBN:9780134474021
Author:Marshall B. Romney, Paul J. Steinbart
Publisher:PEARSON
International Business: Competing in the Global M...
Business
ISBN:9781259929441
Author:Charles W. L. Hill Dr, G. Tomas M. Hult
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Education