Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the postmodern theoretical perspective?
a. alienation from the past
b. skepticism about authority structure
c. ambiguity of meanings
d. upholding institutional practices
Answer: D
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a. The Great Wall of China b. Guanxi c. Family Altar d. The Han e. Individual happiness
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attention-getters? a. You should only ask one question in your attentiongetter. b. Rhetorical questions require the audience to answer out loud. c. Questions are the least-used attention-getting technique for speakers. d. Both response-evoking questions and rhetorical questions can cause problems.
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a. resulting in shorter work hours. b. allowing more flexibility. c. limiting access to superiors. d. decreasing the ability to share ideas.