As a communication source, an individual

A) controls the channels by which the message will be mediated.
B) determines the meaning of what is to be communicated.
C) decodes the message into meaning.
D) often assigns meaning to unintentional behaviors.
E) is primarily responsible for sending feedback.


B;

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Feedback

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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Matthew did not anticipate winning the student service award, so he did not prepare a speech. When his name was called, he had to quickly think of a few words to say that would be appropriate for the occasion

Matthew's delivery method is best described as __________. a) manuscript b) impromptu c) extemporaneous d) memorized

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In terms of communication ethics, if you fail to mention to your roommate that you accidentally scraped the bumper of her car when you pulled your car into the garage, you have engaged in _____

a. privacy b. secrecy c. disqualification d. authentic communication

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