Which of the following is true of memos?

A. The material contained within the memo should be sensitive.
B. They are most effective when sent to a small to moderate amount of people.
C. They should not follow the norms of the company.
D. They always require a standard signature.


Answer: B

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College women report frequent instances of being touched or talked to by men in an uncomfortable, sexually overpowering way, yet they don't view this as peer sexual harassment

They don't like the treatment, but explain that they've "become used to it." Would it be accurate to label this treatment peer sexual harassment? A. No; by definition, peer sexual harassment involves the development of a hostile environment, which women in the example don't report. B. No; if a target is unwilling to label certain behavior sexual harassment, then the behavior can't be considered sexual harassment by anyone. C. Yes, but only if the people involved were truly peers; if any kind of overt status relationship existed, the behavior could not be considered harassment. D. Yes; research shows that women have become numb to harassing behaviors by male peers; they're often reluctant to label it peer sexual harassment.

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What will be an ideal response?

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A group's context refers to

a) the ideas, information, opinions, claims, and/or feelings expressed by group members. b) the media through which group members share messages. c) the verbal and/or nonverbal responses from members. d) the group's physical and psychosocial environment. e) the group's ability to solve conflict.

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