Which of the following sequences accurately depicts the five stages of conversation?

a) feedforward, turn-taking, business, feedback, follow-up
b) opening, business, feedback, turn-taking, closing
c) opening, feedforward, business, feedback, closing
d) feedforward, feedback, dialogue, turn-taking, follow-up


Answer: c

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According to the chapter, what is identified as one of the main limitations of the transmission model?

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"I think that everyone here is responsible for the outcomes of this poorly constructed finance report. It is only fair that anyone who worked on it is held responsible for the blame." This statement:

A. Is a good idea for resolving the conflict because it does not let anyone shirk his or her part in the conflict? B. Is not a good way to negotiate resolution because it does not separate people from the issue at hand? C. Is a fair way to negotiate the issue because is direct and limits the options available? D. Is not a good idea for resolving the issue because negotiation should never involve following prior criteria.

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Dad says to Junior, "Hand me the screwdriver." Junior responds with, "Which kind, a flathead or Phillips?" Which language barrier is Junior trying to overcome?

A) bypassing
B) polarization
C) allness
D) failure to be specific.

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