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Which of the following statements does NOT accurately describe sustainability? Sustainability requires that shareholders be prepared to accept lower returns to support environmental protection Which of the following receives a boost from corporate social agendas that address only social issues? a company's reputation for corporate citizenship According to the triple bottom line, which of the following statements is NOT accurate? The term plant refers to the company's overriding legal obl...

The steps involved in creating a diversified company's corporate strategy include picking new industries to enter and the means for entering them. leveraging cross-business value chain relationships into competitive advantage. establishing investment priorities. Diversifying into new industries should be explored when a single-business company encounters dwindling opportunities in its principal business. Which of the following statements are true about a successful diversification effort?...

What are reasons that companies expand into foreign markets? to achieve lower costs to gain access to low-cost production to gain access to new customers Companies are often motivated to enter foreign markets to take advantage of new resources and capabilities. Creating a strategy for entering an international market can be more difficult than entering a domestic market because buyer preferences in foreign markets force companies to customize their products. Spurring market growth in a d...

When should a company undertake a strategic offensive? when the company has no option other than to try to lessen a strong rival's competitive advantage when the company identifies a chance to improve its market share at a competitor's expense True or False: A company's strategic offensive is usually based on brand-name recognition. False Price cutting can be an effective strategy for companies that have already achieved a cost advantage. The introduction of disruptive product innovation...

1. Which of the following statements is not true about nonverbal communication? a. It is the process of conveying a message without the use of words. b. It is a reversible process. c. It can help or hinder the clear understanding of your message. d. It involves not only what is not said, but how it is not said. e. It can include tone of voice, timing, posture, and where you stand as you communicate. b. It is a reversible process. 2. A(n) _____ is a nonverbal expression that reinforces a ...

1. Which of the following statements is not true about texting? a. It has become a common way to connect. b. It is useful for long and complicated messages. c. It is a convenient way to stay connected with others when talking on the phone would be cumbersome. d. It is useful for short exchanges. e. It is a form of written communication using a digital device. b. It is useful for long and complicated messages. 2. Which of the following tips for effective business texting is not true? a....

Which of the following identifies what you want your audience to do as a result of the communication? Outcome In the ACE process for communication, the second step is_____. composing Which of the following is done in the first step of ACE? Planning your purpose Which of the following communications will likely require persuasion? Asking your boss to switch you to a different project team Which would be the best way to persuade your boss to implement a flex-time schedule in your office? Pr...

Specialization Focusing on a specific job within the company. Outdated because employees no longer stay with one company in one position for long, and they have to be prepared for many different roles Compartmentalized Language Language (jargon) specific to a particular discipline or department that limits an employees way of thinking What word is mentioned in Professor Haye's book "about half a million times"? Context. He believes strongly that information presented in the vacuum of it...

1. _____ are phrases that express the goals, aims or nature of a product, service, person, or company. a. Proverbs b. Snippets c. Sound bites d. Quotes e. Slogans e. Slogans 2. These are brief statements that zero in on the point of a larger or longer message. a. Slogans b. Sound bites c. Proverbs d. Idioms e. Phrases b. Sound bites 3. Which among the following is not a characteristic of effective sound bites? a. Clear and concise b. Vivid, dynamic language c. Presented in a mono...

1. _____ is defined as an act or process of presenting arguments to move, motivate, or change your audience. a. Measurable gain b. Elocution c. Persuasion d. Discourse e. Stimulation c. Persuasion 2. Which of the following statements is true regarding motivation? a. It is mostly implicit in nature. b. It involves the force, stimulus, or influence to bring about change. c. It is the act of presenting arguments to move or change your audience. d. It is the process that encourages the au...

1. Which of the following statements is true about informative speeches? a. They seek to motivate the audience to change their minds. b. They notify audiences on issues that are under consideration in a referendum. c. They aim to start a new habit. d. They aspire to get people to take on a new belief. e. They try to influence people to adopt a new idea. b. They notify audiences on issues that are under consideration in a referendum. 2. There are distinct functions inherent in a speech to ...

Research a potential career by a. searching for occupational information. b. studying demographic trends. c. studying industry information. d. seeking the help of professional and personal acquaintances. e. all of these all of these Occupational information is available in all of the following EXCEPT: a. Standard Industry Classifications (SIC). b. the Occupational Outlook Handbook. c. the Wall Street Journal. d. BusinessWeek. e. Forbes Standard Industry Classifications (SIC) Which on...

Which of the following allows you to increase the audience's knowledge, teach about a topic or issue, and share your expertise? a. Speech to demonstrate b. Speech to inform c. Speech to persuade d. Speech to entertain e. Ceremonial speech Speech to inform A speech to persuade: a. increases the audience's knowledge. b. shows the audience how to use, operate, or do something. c. influences the audience by presenting arguments intended to change attitudes, beliefs, or values. d. amuse...

1. Suppose you have written an article about a new product. Your company has developed an advertising campaign introducing the product to the market and has added it to their online sales menu. Once your article has been reviewed and posted, it is accessed online by a reader in another country who is currently researching products that fall within your product range. That reader sees a banner ad displayed across the header of the Web page, with the name of your company prominently displayed...

1. Which of the following statements is true about ethos? a. It is the logic of your thoughts represented across the document. b. It will come through with your choice of sources and authority on the subject(s). c. It allows the reader to understand the relationships among who, what, where, and when. d. It implies passion and enthusiasm. e. It will be reflected in your design and word choices. b. It will come through with your choice of sources and authority on the subject(s). 2. _____ wi...

1. _____ can be defined as "self-directed, self-disciplined, self-monitored, and self-corrective thinking. a. Psychoanalysis b. Introspection c. Critical thinking d. Self-criticism e. Guided reflection c. Critical thinking 2. Which of the following examples involves critical thinking? a. Watching a baseball match along with your friends b. Preparing breakfast while listening to the radio c. Reading the morning news while commuting by train d. Checking the stock updates for the latest...

1. The dynamic communication process between source and receiver that occurs at different times is referred to as _____. a. sequential b. asynchronous c. random d. distributed e. stratified b. asynchronous 2. _____ is the stimulus or meaning produced by the source for the receiver. a. Inference b. Deduction c. Response d. Logic e. Message e. Message 3. A(n) _____ is the way a message travels between source and receiver. a. transit b. flow c. channel d. repository e. intermediar...

1. _____ is the ability to be conscious of events and stimuli. a. Intuition b. Awareness c. Self-concept d. Interactivity e. Self-perception b. Awareness 2. _____ determines what you pay attention to, how you carry out your intentions, and what you remember of your activities and experiences each day. a. Consciousness b. Conditioning c. Self-perception d. Self-concept e. Awareness e. Awareness

1. Which of the following statements is not true about language(s)? a. Languages are living exchange systems of meaning. b. Languages are not bound by context. c. Words themselves hold no meaning. d. Words change meaning over time. e. People interpret language based on their framework of experience. b. Languages are not bound by context. 2. According to the famous linguist Hayakawa, the meaning of words: a. is ontological. b. is etymological. c. lies within us. d. changes over time. ...

1. _____ refers to your sense of self and awareness of who you are. a. Intuition b. Self-awareness c. Self-concept d. Introspection e. Self-perception - c. Self-concept 2. Megan was assessing her career options before she decided to take up a course on her skills. She realized that she was happy talking to people and helping them out; this could help her in a customer facing job. What Megan was trying to realize was her . a. sixth sense b. subconscious drive c. character d. personali...