Molly and Filippe were having a discussion at work one day about the new computer systems. Molly is British and said she was “dead chuffed” to have been chosen to work on the new system. Filippe heard this and immediately told his supervisor that Molly did not like the new computer system. In reality, Molly is very pleased to be involved. Which communication barrier seems to be at play?

a. language/culture
b. emotions
c. filtering
d. noise


a. language/culture

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A. assessment and penalties B. bonuses and penalties C. job descriptions D. reward and evaluation systems

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A. selective-demand advertising. B. professional advertising. C. primary-demand advertising. D. direct-response advertising. E. trade advertising.

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How are purchase returns and purchase discounts recorded by a company using the periodic inventory system?

A) As a reduction to the Purchases account. B) In contra-accounts to the Purchases account. C) As operating expenses. D) As miscellaneous expenses.

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