A group of sales managers went to a meeting expecting to hear an update on a new product. Instead, they were frustrated to hear a persuasive appeal for more resources for the product team. The speaker in this example failed to consider the:
a) context of the presentation.
b) appropriate level of formality.
c) organization's culture.
d) purpose of the presentation.
ANS: d
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a. Speak to the human resources manager or supervisor. b. Quit the job or move to a different department. c. Use passive-aggressive tactics against the offender. d. Ignore it and hope for it to stop.
Name the two concepts that form the basis for the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, and define what this hypothesis suggests.
What will be an ideal response?
Radio came to China via an American reporter named ________, who established an experimental radio station there in 1923.
A. Carl Bernstein B. Richard Brent C. E. C. Osborn D. Frank "Sully" Sullivan
A system consists of a set of elements that function ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).