Which of the following is the most efficient method to reduce the negative effects of the etiquette barrier of communication?

a. Showing a generally accepted and sympathetic attitude toward respondents.
b. Telling respondents that information will be handled confidentially.
c. Selecting an appropriate interviewer and a proper setting for the interview.
d. Convincing respondents that the interview is a good use of their time.


c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. This will reduce "disapproval" but not the etiquette barrier.
b. Incorrect. This will reduce "loss of status" but not the etiquette barrier.
c. Correct.
d. Incorrect. This will not help to reduce the etiquette barrier.

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A) Asking your boss for an extension on an assignment B) Recommending a controversial change in departmental procedure to your boss C) Requesting a day off during your company's busy season D) Explaining why your team failed to catch a problem E) Sending a status report indicating that you are on schedule for an assignment

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Which of the following statements is true about administrative law judges?

A) They can serve for a period of up to 10 years. B) They usually come from within the federal administrative bureaucracy. C) They are appointed by the U.S. Supreme Court. D) They are appointed by governors in the respective states and confirmed by the Senate.

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What is a reason that M&A’s succeed?

a) Lack of shared vision b) High transition costs c) Good communication d) Loss of key assets

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Hernandez Company began business operations and experienced the following transactions during Year 1, its first year of operations:1) Issued common stock for $50,000 cash.2) Provided services to customers for $125,000 on account.3) Purchased $2,500 of supplies on account.4) Paid $30,000 cash to rent office space for a 12-month period beginning July 1.5) Collected $115,000 cash from customers.6) Paid cash for $90,000 of operating expenses.7) Adjusted the accounting records to reflect that there was $750 of supplies remaining on hand at year-end.8) Recorded a year-end adjustment to recognize rent expense.Required:a) Record the above transactions on a horizontal statements model, reflecting their effect on the different financial statements.b) Prepare Hernandez Company's income statement,

balance sheet and statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31, Year 1. What will be an ideal response?

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