In constructing sentences for an oral presentation, it is best to favor __________.

A. long over short sentences
B. indirect over direct sentences
C. positive over negative sentences
D. passive over active sentences


Answer: C

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Manuel bases his attributions of others on the factors of a situation, rather than a person's personality characteristics, attributing others behavior to a(n) __________ cause

a. external b. self-serving c. internal d. fundamental

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The authors recommend that any work team should set its goals early in the group's development; they recommend this for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

A) To clarify what the parent organization expects B) To develop a plan for doing its work C) To rid the group of negative or overly argumentative individuals D) To develop strategies for evaluating the teams processes and outcomes (decisions)

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What are some of the various pieces that practitioners create on a daily basis?

What will be an ideal response?

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