Describe how differences in power in personal relationships outside of the workplace are unique from differences in power within workplace relationships.
What will be an ideal response?
Outside of the workplace, power is much less formal and distinct than the type of
power wielded by a superior in a workplace. Additionally, outside of the workplace, talk
is more recreational and focused on relational goals such as intimacy development and
support, so developing power through communication is not done in a task-oriented
way. In the workplace, on the other hand, it would just be expected that a subordinate
would perform a task when instructed to do so by a superior, generally without question.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which of the following statements about language is FALSE?
A. Encoded messages are generally decoded accurately. B. Language is an imperfect means of communication. C. Language often requires interpretation or clarification. D. The thoughts that one person encodes never exactly match what the other decodes.
According to the text, rather than being abstract and theoretical, it is best to hold the interest of the audience by being:
a. general and basic. b. concrete and vivid. c. ambiguous and vague. d. indistinct and common.
According to your textbook, the ethical obligations of listeners in a public speaking situation include
A. being courteous and attentive during the speech. B. maintaining the free and open expression of ideas. C. judging the speaker on the basis of her or his prestige. D. All of these answers are correct. E. Both maintaining the free and open expression of ideas and being courteous and attentive during the speech.