Enrique did not want to tell his manager that it was unlikely that his employees would meet the looming production deadline because he was fearful that he would be blamed. In terms of the semantic-information distance, this is an example of _____
a. downward communication
b. upward distortion
c. burnout
d. bullying
Answer: b
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The ________ is the information being conveyed by the speaker to the audience
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following least characterizes the work of the Chicago School?
a. A focus on how we create meaning through communication b. A pragmatic focus on finding solutions to real social problems c. A look at problems "holistically" (in the big picture), rather than in variables d. A consideration of the factors that predict social problems
Randy Hirokawa believes, "The ability of a group to gather and retain a wide range of information is the single most important determinant of high-quality decision making."
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Approaching relationship initiation from a choosing and being chosen position is
A. a proactive way to view relationships. B. a reactive way to view relationships. C. self-defeating, since it involves waiting for fate or chance to work. D. only possible if one has a strong self-concept and a lot of selfconfidence.