BUSA quiz 1 2026 Questions and Answers
Communication skills in the work force - Correct answer-Strong communication
skills will make you marketable even in a tough economic climate. When jobs are
few and competition is fierce, superior communication skills will give you an edge
over other job applicants. Recruiters rank communication high on their wish lists.
What is the writing responsibility of salaried employers? - Correct answer-2/3 have
some writing responsibility while 1/3 do not meet the requirements
What is the top skill set that is sought by employers? - Correct answer-oral and
written communication skills
What is an email? - Correct answer-today's version of the business letter or
interoffice memo.
What are soft skills? - Correct answer-essential career attributes that include the
ability to communicate, work well with others, solve problems, make ethical
decisions, and appreciate diversity.* Sometimes called employability skills or key
competencies.
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,College-education v. high school education - Correct answer-College graduates
earn more, suffer less unemployment, and can choose from a wider variety of
career options than workers without a college education. Moreover, college
graduates have access to the highest-paying and fastest-growing careers, many of
which require a degree.
What are some twins that could affect a business person or a business
communicator? - Correct answer-new communication tools such as social media
the "anytime, anywhere" office
team-based projects
flattened management hierarchies
global competition
a renewed emphasis on ethics
Rapidly changing communication technologies - Correct answer-- businesses
exchange information by e-mail, instant messaging, text messaging, smartphones,
fax, voice mail, powerful laptop computers, and tablets.
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, - Satellite communications, wireless networking, teleconferencing, and
videoconferencing help workers conduct meetings with associates around the
world.
- Social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and YouTube as well as
blogs, wikis, forums, and peer-to-peer tools
"Anytime, anywhere" and nonterritorial offices. - Correct answer-High-speed and
wireless Internet access has freed millions of workers from nine-to-five jobs in
brick-and-mortar offices. Flexible working arrangements allow them to work at
home or on the road.
"work shifter" worker who's work remains outside territory
Self-directed work groups and virtual teams - Correct answer-Teamwork has
become a reality in business. Many companies have created cross-functional teams
to empower employees and boost their involvement in decision making.
Flattened management hierarchies - Correct answer-To better compete and to
reduce expenses, businesses have for years been trimming layers of management.
This means that as a frontline employee, you will have fewer managers. You will
be making decisions and communicating them to customers, to fellow employees,
and to executives.
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Communication skills in the work force - Correct answer-Strong communication
skills will make you marketable even in a tough economic climate. When jobs are
few and competition is fierce, superior communication skills will give you an edge
over other job applicants. Recruiters rank communication high on their wish lists.
What is the writing responsibility of salaried employers? - Correct answer-2/3 have
some writing responsibility while 1/3 do not meet the requirements
What is the top skill set that is sought by employers? - Correct answer-oral and
written communication skills
What is an email? - Correct answer-today's version of the business letter or
interoffice memo.
What are soft skills? - Correct answer-essential career attributes that include the
ability to communicate, work well with others, solve problems, make ethical
decisions, and appreciate diversity.* Sometimes called employability skills or key
competencies.
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,College-education v. high school education - Correct answer-College graduates
earn more, suffer less unemployment, and can choose from a wider variety of
career options than workers without a college education. Moreover, college
graduates have access to the highest-paying and fastest-growing careers, many of
which require a degree.
What are some twins that could affect a business person or a business
communicator? - Correct answer-new communication tools such as social media
the "anytime, anywhere" office
team-based projects
flattened management hierarchies
global competition
a renewed emphasis on ethics
Rapidly changing communication technologies - Correct answer-- businesses
exchange information by e-mail, instant messaging, text messaging, smartphones,
fax, voice mail, powerful laptop computers, and tablets.
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, - Satellite communications, wireless networking, teleconferencing, and
videoconferencing help workers conduct meetings with associates around the
world.
- Social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and YouTube as well as
blogs, wikis, forums, and peer-to-peer tools
"Anytime, anywhere" and nonterritorial offices. - Correct answer-High-speed and
wireless Internet access has freed millions of workers from nine-to-five jobs in
brick-and-mortar offices. Flexible working arrangements allow them to work at
home or on the road.
"work shifter" worker who's work remains outside territory
Self-directed work groups and virtual teams - Correct answer-Teamwork has
become a reality in business. Many companies have created cross-functional teams
to empower employees and boost their involvement in decision making.
Flattened management hierarchies - Correct answer-To better compete and to
reduce expenses, businesses have for years been trimming layers of management.
This means that as a frontline employee, you will have fewer managers. You will
be making decisions and communicating them to customers, to fellow employees,
and to executives.
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