Which of the following statements accurately describes a basic guideline for using communication skillfully?
A) Managers should communicate how to perform a task even if it is something the
subordinate has already learned.
B) Managers should not be afraid of making judgmental statements when dealing with a
subordinate who has broken policy rules.
C) Managers should attempt to formulate a response to an individual who is still speaking to
avoid awkward pauses in the conversation.
D) Managers should present direction as briefly as possible while still providing adequate
data.
Ans: D
Effective managers state the necessary information as briefly as possible while still
providing enough data to be clear. Interruptions, judgmental statements, and repeated
explanations are characteristics of ineffective communication.
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