After studying the differences between groups and teams, Devon realizes that she and the people she works with every day fall somewhere between the two. She and her coworkers might be described as being ______.
a. semiautonomous
b. self-directed
c. management directed
d. undirected
a. semiautonomous
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The actors then take a break to drink VitaZing, which visibly re-energizes them and leads them to continue exercising. Which advertising style is most likely used in the VitaZing ad? A) scientific evidence B) technical expertise C) personality symbol D) testimonial evidence E) lifestyle
Which of the following statements is most likely true of public relations?
A) It requires participating companies to pay for media space or time. B) It can have the same impact on public awareness as advertising at much lower costs. C) It is always handled by a third-party agency hired by the firm. D) It forms a huge portion of the overall marketing budget of most large firms. E) It plays an insignificant role in brand building with the increasing popularity of advertising.
Allison has used a bulleted list, ample amounts of white space, and headings in an e-mail message to her supervisor. In doing so, she is trying to ________
A) save herself time B) save her supervisor's time C) persuade her supervisor D) evaluate her message
A major challenge in developing good listening skills is that
A) most people speak more quickly than most people process information. B) most people process information more quickly than most people speak. C) too many people compete with each other to be good listeners. D) listening is discouraged in many jobs involving people contact.