According to researcher John Shotter, most people spend too much time __________.

A. speaking rather than listening
B. confirming rather than disconfirming
C. listening rather than speaking
D. critiquing rather than supporting


Answer: A

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Unattractive communication style

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

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If any aspect of a culture changes, that will affect the whole.

a. True b. False

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Filming Assessment You will be graded on accomplishing one set of shots correctly, in proper sequence.  Make sure to allow enough time for the complete takes to be registered properly and viewable.  You will be separated into appropriate sized groups by your instructor.  You are solely responsible for the shots that you direct.  At the beginning of your shoot, fill out a sheet to indicate who is completing each sequence (A, B, or C).Do not zoom during your shots.

Unless otherwise indicated, use a tripod.Film the following script for each sequence:  CHARACTER 1 and CHARACTER 2 are talking.                    CHARACTER 1      Where did you go last night?                   CHARACTER 2      Nowhere.  Here's your pencil.                   CHARACTER 1      Thanks.  I heard you were out.                   CHARACTER 2      Well, nothing really.  Just a movie.A:  During the shooting of this sequence, you must not cross the line.  This sequence contains the following shots in order:  Medium Close-up of Character 1Medium Close-up of Character 2Full Close-up of Character 1Extreme Close-up of Character 2 B:  During the shooting of this sequence, you must cross the line.  You are demonstrating "what not to do" according to standard technique.  This sequence contains the following shots in order:  Medium Close-up of Character 1Medium Close-up of Character 2Full Close-up of Character 1Close Shot of Character 2 C:  During the shooting of this sequence, you must not cross the line.  This sequence contains the following shots in order:  Over the shoulder of Ch. 1Close shot of Character 2.Insert shot or Cutaway shot  Over the shoulder of Ch. 2, medium shot of Character 1. What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is a figure of speech that uses an implied comparison?

A) simile B) personification C) metaphor D) alliteration

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