Define interpersonal communication. Compare and contrast it to relational communication.

What will be an ideal response?


Interpersonal communication: exchange of messages, verbal and nonverbal, between two people regardless of the relationship they have. Includes the exchange of messages in all sorts of relationships ranging from functional to close. Relational communication is narrower and typically focuses on messages exchanged in close or potentially close relationships—good friends, partners, family.

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McCroskey and Wheeless (1976 ) define what as??the process of creating messages that we

believe represent the meaning to be communicated and are likely to stimulate similar meaning in the mind of a receiver??(p. 24)? A) sending B) decoding C) encoding D) message

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When a problem comes to a point where finding a solution is not going to be possible at that time, what options does are best to use?

A. Call for a majority vote B. Choose one person to make the final decision C. Submit a majority or minority report D. Arbitration

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Which of the following managerial beliefs about employees contribute to organizational silence barriers?

a. a belief that employees are self-interested b. a belief that leadership and management know best c. a belief that unity is important and dissent is to be avoided d. all of the above e. none of the above

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_________ often leads speakers to delay preparing their speeches until the last minute

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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