Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Select the correct option. In _______ organizations recruiting process is handled/conducted by human resource or personnel department.
Which of the following is a Concise form of ‘under any other circumstances than’?
Which one of the following represents Physical Barriers of Communication?
Identify the statement as ‘True’ or ‘False’. The rules of gift giving vary from country to country.
Artifacts are objects used to convey _________ messages.
One of the basic purposes of a resume is to arise _______ of the employer.
It requires no punctuation even after the salutation and the complimentary close. This is _______ style of punctuation.
Mark the following statements as True or False. 'Obnoxious' is the example of courtesy.
________ culture is time-precise and its law specifies definite opening and closing hours for business.
An effective ________ should leave a sense of closure and goodwill with the receiver and make him act as desired.
________ begins with something that will interest the reader.
Visual aids are distractions in oral presentation.
In general, human beings are:
Choose the correct option to fill in the blank. Effective business communication is not ________.
Which of the following is the most appropriate definition of ‘house style’?
Fill in the blanks with suitable words. The ________ theory is helpful because it introduces the ideas of senders and receivers and of possible interference.
The content and style of a speech and presentation ________.
Which of the following is an example of Trite Expression?
Select the correct option. The main advantage of ________ resume is; without having to read through job descriptions, employers can see what you can do for them.
The beginning of your letter should be considerate, courteous concise, clear and specific. Which of the following opening statement follows the above instructions?
In ________, decision time is held back as group consensus moves toward a decision. :
The aim of cross-cultural communication training is to:
________ is an expression of courtesy to put your reader in a friendly frame of mind.
If your message is specific, definite and vivid; you are applying which of the following principle:
Narrative _______ are recorded in reported speech and instead of giving direct speech we use indirect speech.
Identify the statement as ‘True’ or ‘False’. An intercultural communication model consists of national as well as individual cultural variables.
Mark the following statement true or false. The Rhetorical theory introduces the ideas of senders and receivers and possible interference.
Which of the following is NOT correct about nonverbal communication?
Ethnocentrism means:
The individualized, perhaps emotionally charged meaning assigned to words is called the ________ meaning.
The process of International Communication demands to work with many _________.
The way you ________ your message makes it clear whether your reader will respond favorably or unfavorably to the message.
In organizations, the flow of communication sometimes slows down because there are too many ________.
Which of the following messages aim to influence audiences who are inclined to resist, so they depend heavily on strategic planning?
A receiver’s attitude towards a message can determine whether it is:
Which of the following is done differently on a Functional Résumé vs. a Chronological Résumé?
Choose the correct option. The heading, subject and date, and message are the main parts of _______.
________ is achieved in part through a balance between precise language and familiar language
_______ represents the individual cultural variable.
To communicate inter-culturally you should recognize ________.
_______ is an example of a communication channel.
In a _______letter, you need no special attention-getter because you have been invited to apply.
The buffer statement "we both know how hard it is to make a profit in this industry" shows:
Company's operations and its strategic and tactical problems are only employer's area of concern.
Business messages should be closed on a positive and courteous thought. Which of the following statements satisfy this guideline?
________ refers to the behavioral characteristic typical of a group.
A typical recruiter devotes _____ seconds to each resume before tossing it into either the “maybe” or the “reject” pile.
Ethical communication is characterized by ________.
"It discourages the 'secondary' conversations, helps a participant to focus on a topic but prevents participants from sharing valuable information." The above trait is exhibited by:
An example of external communication is:
The process of ________ has six components: sender/encoder, message, medium, receiver/decoder, and feedbacks.
________ means that for a Company to survive, it must establish markets not only in its own country but also in many foreign countries. Thus employees must understand other cultures as well as their own country’s ethnic diversity.
When your ________ using a simple and direct style. Use short, crisp phrases instead of whole sentences, and focus on what your reader needs to know.
Choose the correct option: A statement that is meant to bring the reader to a positive frame of mind is called ________.
Choose the most appropriate option from the following: Children shake your hand in _______, hug you in _______, and often stay in the background in _______ respectively.
The ______ of sales letters has a choice of many different appeals.
_______ messages include rejections, negative evaluations, and announcement of policy changes that don't benefit the reader.
Which one of these words is not a synonym for "promotion"?
Your purpose in a ________ is to convince your listeners to accept your proposal.
When a receiver receives a message, they must first ______ the symbols.
Language is the most important tool of verbal communication and it is the area where cultural differences play its role.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a good resume?
Which of the following expressions would be acceptable in technical and business writing?
Hearing and listening are the same thing.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of completeness?
Producing the desired ________ is one of the crucial variables of rhetorical theory of communication.
Keeping in mind the 'punctuation styles', fill in the following blank: ________ punctuation requires no punctuation even after salutation and complimentary close.
While writing a job application letter,the applicant should request an interview at ______ convenience.
Advertising directed at children is restricted in:
During the selection stage, the best approach is ________.
The closing paragraph of the business messages should be _______ and correct.
A manager is meeting with the products department to discuss the feedback received from customers at a product convention. Identify the flow of communication.
All of the following are barriers to effective communication except:
It is best to use a written channel when:
Communication which is tactful and "reader-centered" demonstrates ________.
Mark the following statement as True or False. In order to make your message memorable one should avoid using words that evoke a physical and sensory impression.
Before you can sell a product, you need to know what the product is all about.
________ is commonly known as multiculturalism. It is the acceptance of varied cultures in schools, neighborhoods, or cities.
A perfect resume responds to the reader’s needs and _______.
Mark the following statement as True or False. The people in Saudi culture prefer paragraph headings and visual divisions.
Communication is an important part of our _______ today.
Choose the best option from the following. Te time alloted by a recruiter to read a resume is usually ________.
________ tests also make assessment of dependability, commitment, honesty, and motivation of job candidate.
Which of these business details would not normally feature as part of a letter head?
Mark the following statement as True or False. 'Thank you' is the example of completeness.
"Establish some goals" means ________.
One purpose of collection letters is ______.
Identify the most related statement to the term enclosed in the inverted commas. "While initiating a sales offer you need to"
Choose the best option from the following. While sending a resume to an organization keeps yourself in the ________ situation.
Choose the correct option. At stage _______, too, stress on future sales, rather than on payment.
For an effective communication with a company, you need to have knowledge about:
End positively and friendly, starting clearly the desired action and offering any further help is ________.
When the seller is at fault’ refer to one _______ of adjustment letter.
When your message contains all the facts the reader or the listener needs, it is:
Choose the option from the following which is not a hallmark of chronological resume.
By choosing to speak from the floor instead of the dais, a speaker can show the audience a sense of:
The closing paragraph of the business messages should be ________ and correct.
A common error in answering inquiries is failure to:
Choose the correct option. Make the ________ sound as if you are personally speaking.
A ________ resume emphasizes a list of skills and accomplishments, identifying employers and academic experience in subordinate sections.
Mark the following statement as True or False. The deductive approach starts with the main idea.
Pre-employment tests attempt to provide _______, and quantitative information about a candidate’s skills, attitudes, and habits.
A cover letter is meant ________.
_______ is an informal channel of business communication. It stretches throughout the organization in all directions irrespective of the authority levels
________ consists of the voice qualities and vocalizations that affect how something is said rather than what is said.
A manager would give a message about a social event to her employees using a:
To communicate easily and effectively with our readers, we should apply the following _________ principles:
While compiling resume your goal is to generate ________ immediately.
Mark the following as True or False. Altruistic appeal is part of persuasive requests.
_______ theory of communication lays emphasis on accuracy and deals with technical problems during the transmission of a message from a sender to a receiver.
There are ______ kinds of Sales letters.
Write a claim letter as soon as possible after the problem has been ______.
Which of the following is not included in preparation for job interviews?
A(n) _______ is included to remind the reader to check for the additional pages of information.
The most important part in a business letter is the opening; the second most important part is ________.
Which of the following are examples of written communication?
Completeness is closely related to _______.
Writing successful sales letters is _______.
Which of the following situations is best suited for an oral medium of communication?
Which of the following is NOT the strategy for a good online writing style?
To write a good resume, you need to show that you ________:
The best way to make the reader respond positively is to show him ________. Using this technique, you can make even a negative message acceptable for the reader.
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