Communication Skills — Unit test Answers

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Stressors and negative emotions are both _______.

A
avoidable
B
unhealthy
C
manageable
D
conscious
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Which of these is an effective strategy for dealing with gossip in the workplace?

A
Avoid situations where you have to talk
B
Spread gossip about anyone who gossips
C
Excuse yourself and leave when gossip occurs
D
Learn everyone’s secrets in the first month
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It is unethical to hold unjustified negative opinions about people. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
T
B
F
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What is the best example of an employee using problem-solving skills?

A
An office manager creates a schedule for ordering paper and other supplies for the company.
B
An executive at a publishing company meets with an author to discuss ideas for a new book.
C
A supervisor arranges a holiday party for company employees to celebrate a successful year.
D
A warehouse worker figures out an alternate shipping route to help delayed packages arrive on time.
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React to the quoted statement. Defend your opinion: “My feelings are under control because I’ve never yelled at anyone or hurt anyone at work.”

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What is one tip for effective telephone customer service?

A
Maintain eye contact.
B
Speak quickly and loudly.
C
Refer to any notes frequently.
D
Express ideas in an encouraging way.
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When asking questions during criticism, it is best to be _______.

A
understated
B
defensive
C
open minded
D
annoyed
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If we accept that every person has a conscience, then we must also accept that everyone ______.

A
Can define right and wrong for their society
B
Is responsible for their own behavior
C
Will behave ethically when possible
D
None of the above
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Why can it be difficult to deal with unethical behavior in the workplace?

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It is unethical to ask employees to clock out and have them work a little longer.

A
T
B
F
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Read the passage.During meetings at an advertising agency, Jennifer often pitches ideas for TV and online advertisements to clients. However, she tends to provide more information than is necessary and speaks for a long time.How can Jennifer become a more effective communicator in the workplace?

A
by checking for any misspellings in her notes
B
by switching to the client’s preferred communication style
C
by working to express her ideas more concisely
D
by including amusing anecdotes in her presentations
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The main purpose of all criticism is to _______.

A
encourage growth and improvement
B
discourage growth and improvement
C
showcase growth and improvement
D
downplay growth and improvement
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Read the passage.Cary is a copywriter at an advertising agency. He is writing material for three assignments related to different products; however, he devotes most of his work hours to only one assignment. As a result, Cary often struggles to complete tasks for the other two assignments. Which quality should Cary work to improve?

A
confidence
B
positive attitude
C
professionalism
D
time management
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Someone who is able to continue working when they are under the stress of a deadline and have people agitating them are showing the virtue of ______.

A
Prudence
B
Honesty
C
Fortitude
D
Justice
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Read the passage.During a meeting at a television network, an executive gives a presentation about the productions planned for the coming year. She says, "Based on last year’s ratings, our audience was more receptive to the three romantic comedies and two animated movies we aired than to the two horror films and three thrillers. To attract the largest audience, we should produce lighthearted, family-friendly fare rather than dark, suspenseful titles.”A coworker wants to make sure he understands the presentation by correctly paraphrasing the executive’s thoughts.What is an effective paraphrase of the speaker’s message in this scenario?

A
The company will produce more films like the ones that were a hit with the audience last year.
B
What are some examples of lighthearted family movies that could be produced in the coming year?
C
Romantic comedies, animated movies, horror films, and thrillers are all different types of productions.
D
This plan does not make much sense, and I have a better idea of what we should produce next year.

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