Shari works for the state division of child protective services. The e-mails and faxes she sends and receives contain highly confidential information that has the potential to harm others' reputations and even their safety. Shari carefully maintains her e-mail distribution list, and every e-mail and fax she sends includes a note on the bottom informing the recipient that all information contained therein is confidential. Shari is attempting to overcome which challenge to communication technology in the workplace?

A. reducing distraction
B. ensuring security
C. choosing a communication channel
D. work/life conflict


Answer: B

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Which of the following is a suggestion for enhancing effectiveness in verbal communication?

A) Use the most complex language you know so that you sound informed. B) Own your feelings and thoughts. C) Seek to talk more than your conversational partner. D) Use abstract language as often as possible. E) Engage about evenly in I language and you language.

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a. Universalism versus particularism b. Specific versus diffuse c. Achievement versus ascription d. Neutral versus emotional

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Identify suggestions for disciplined note taking.

What will be an ideal response?

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