According to communication scholar Osmo Wiio, which of the following is true about communication?

a. Communication cannot fail.
b. If a message can be understood in different ways, it will be understood in just the
way that does the least harm.
c. Clear communication will never be misinterpreted.
d. The more communication there is, the more difficult it is for communication to
succeed


d

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Initially proposed by Graen and his colleagues (e.g., Dansereau, Graen, & Haga, 1975), Vertical Dyadic Linkage Theory suggested that leadership consists of a dyadic relationship and that

"work roles are developed and negotiated over time through a series of exchanges, or 'interacts,' between leader and member." Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Jin and Naomi are good friends, but Jin evaluates every choice and every action Naomi does. Jin is a physicist and Naomi did not finish college, so he feels his advice will be helpful because of his high educational level. Jin's actions will probably lead Naomi to feel

A. interdependent. B. responsiveness. C. autonomous. D. defensive.

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If you want to stop your slide show before you come to the end, press your ___ key.

A. "Ctrl" B. "Esc" C. "Cmd" D. "Alt"

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