Functional leadership theory focuses on what a leader does as a measure of effectiveness

True

False


ANS: True

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Framing in intercultural praxis

a. refers to the use of multiple frames of reference to understand intercultural communication. b. indicates a heightened and exclusive focus on global issues in intercultural communication. c. highlights the ways in which our perspectives, our views on ourselves, others, and the world around us are always and inevitably limited by cultural frames. d. focuses on stereotyping other groups based on one’s own assumptions and prejudices.

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In recent years, individuals with dwarfism have formed their own ________, with conventions, support groups, and television shows. In fact, they were responsible for the label shift from "dwarfs" or "midgets" to the more respectful "little people."

A. culture B. society C. ethnicity D. nation

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At a Veteran's Day celebration, Ed has been asked to speak to a local citizens group

about American involvement in World War II. He begins his presentation like this: From the time I was very young, I wanted to learn to fly. My family was very poor and so flying lessons were out of the question. But, when America became involved in the War, I immediately enlisted in the Air Force. There I learned to fly and during the course of the war I flew 56 bombing missions. I was honored to receive the Distinguished Flying Cross, and it was an even greater privilege to have played a small role in freeing those who had suffered at the hands of the Nazis. Which of the following is Ed doing in this part of his introduction? A) Establishing the purpose of his speech B) Showing his respect for the audience C) Establishing his credibility D) Adapting the topic to the audience

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When responding to a previous speaker in an impromptu speech, you can prepare by doing which of the following?

a. Thinking of your points while listening b. Researching the question on your phone as soon as it is asked c. Letting the audience know you were not expecting to speak d. Taking notes

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