Explain and provide a brief example for why action does not accurately describe communication

What will be an ideal response?


An action perspective does not consider the reaction from the receiver.

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The infrastructure of U.S. television as it developed was a __________ system

Fill in the blank with correct word

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Oliver noted that since there were only four people at the meeting, there weren't enough members to conduct official business. This meeting was lacking _____

a. a leader b. an agenda c. a quorum d. metadiscussion

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Which informative purpose requires a combination of informative and persuasive strategies?

A. agenda setting B. inducing action C. creating a positive or negative feeling D. weakening commitment

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Annabeth is giving a presentation at work. Her listeners are all from a monochronic culture. Which of the following should Annabeth do when giving her speech?

A. Begin and end her speech on time. B. Rush through her speech so that listeners can get back to work. C. Her primary concern should be the quality of the time spent with her audience. D. Take time to get to know her listeners before beginning her speech.

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