When theorists state, "communication is rule-governed" they are referring to the idea that:
A. Communication occurs with expectations in mind, and that rules govern the
expression of those expectations.
B. Communication is comprised of both verbal and nonverbal messages.
C. Communication does not have any set of particular regulations which direct its
use.
D. Communication is impossible in an organizational context.
A
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a. biased reading b. meaning matching c. meaning construction d. none of the above
Wayne sells natural gas to large corporations that need it to fuel generators or as a raw material in a chemical process. As such, Wayne sells a:
a) specialty product. b) systems product c) feature product d) commodity.
Which approach to knowing characterizes the research undertaken using Organizational Information Theory?
A. positivistic/empirical B. socio-cultural C. interpretive D. critical
News conferences should be called:
a. to get a news medium's attention to the organization b. to announce promotions c. to give awards or commendations d. only to allow access to a celebrity or expert on a tight schedule or in times of controversy to offer face-to-face access to a spokesperson.