Explain the ethical considerationsin answeringthe following question:
"Should a speaker ever use racy, obscene, or questionable language in speech?" What will be an ideal response?
The answer may vary. However, the answer should revolve around adapting to diverse audiences in which the speaker must cultivate a speaking style that supercedes the gender, class, and culture of the audience. Regardless of the audience's composition, negative language will disconnect the speaker from the audience and the speaker will lose credibility. It is unethical to use language that will deliberately offend the audience.
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Which of the following statements is true of direct and indirect speech?
A) Direct messages are typically less polite than indirect messages. B) "Do my laundry!" is an example of an indirect message. C) Direct messages allow you to express a desire without insulting or offending anyone D) Indirect messages do not cause miscommunication.
Jack's professor stated in class that he would be available in his office on Tuesday next week. Jack showed up at the professor's office at 6:30 p.m. that following Tuesday, but the professor was not present The next day, Jack asked the professor why he was not in his office and was told that he WAS in his office during his scheduled office hours. Because the professor said "next Tuesday," Jack took that to mean all day and evening. This is an example of
A) a fact stated by the professor. B) something Jack inferred from what the professor said. C) a fact stated by Jack. D) something the professor inferred from what Jack did.
Hearing is the act of
A. putting sound into action. B. receiving sound. C. interpreting oral stimuli. D. understanding a received message.
Describe the three major functions of organizational communication and provide at least two examples to illustrate each function
Please provide the best answer for the best statement.