One strategy available to the opponent in an argument over a change in policy is to perform a "worst case" analysis and look for harmful consequences, or disadvantages, to the proposed plan of action
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"By a six-day academic week, I mean a schedule in which four-credit classes will
meet for one hour and forty-five minutes and courses will be blocked in a MondayWednesday-Friday or a Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday pattern," illustrates which technique of definition? (a) Example (b) Operation (c) Synonym (d) Authority
Mr. Ryan, as the CEO of his company, spends most of his time reading messages instead of sending messages because individuals at the bottom of the organizational chart generate most of the important information. This is an example of:
A. A downward leadership style B. Downward communication C. Upward communication D. A flat organizational chart
Feedback
A) the extent to which the supervisor believes that the subordinate will be able to perform the assigned tasks with little or no difficulty B) getting the subordinate to perform as a fully functioning organizational member C) any communication that indicates interpersonal warmth and closeness D) an overt form of influence where desired outcomes are fully disclosed E) messages and behaviors used to preserve an acceptable and lasting relational state. F) any communication between organizational members that implicitly or explicitly provides task guidance, personal evaluation, or other guidance G) attentive, friendly, and relaxed H) mutual affection the leader and member have for each other based primarily on interpersonal attraction I) inattentive, unfriendly, and unrelaxed J) those that attempt to gain relational rewards by explaining or justifying the actor's position and attitude K) a disguised attempt at upward influence L) an influence technique that uses either open influence or clearly stated outcomes
Small groups are different from public speaking activities because
a. in public speaking activities, the audience is unimportant b. in public speaking activities, the audience is not expected to participate in developing the content c. in small groups, interaction is not important d. in small groups, no one makes a presentation