Communication is strategic. In Stage One of a task-oriented group one dominant strategy designed to accomplish the goal of promoting orientation is ______________

A. emotional management
B. elicitation of feelings
C. buffering anxiety
D. asking questions
E. designing a group slogan and logo


ANS: d

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