The communication process originates with

a. the receiver.
b. the sender.
c. decoding.
d. the message.
e. none of the above.


Answer: d

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Which of the following statements represents the best paraphrase of "if we don't get this job done on time, the boss will be furious"?

a. "Who cares? We're doing the right thing. Right?" b. "Don't worry. As long as we stick together we'll be okay." c. "You seem very worried about the boss's reaction to completing this project on schedule. Am I right?" d. "You don't have any confidence in our group's ability. Do you?" e. "How do you know the boss will be furious?"

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The corporate president has a bigger office than anyone else, a private secretary and executive assistant, and new expensive car. Which function of nonverbal communication do such perks communicate?

a. identifying and expressing emotions b. interpreting nonverbal messages c. deceiving others d. establishing power e. detecting deception

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Much research seems to suggest that oral brainstorming results in fewer ideas than silent brainstorming techniques

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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