Business Communication and Decision-Making: A ComprehensiveAnalysis1) Tara Houser e-mails a colleague Dan Brothers to suggest that he be the leadwriter in preparing a comprehensive business plan for the company. The task willbe rather time-consuming. Tara tells Dan that “the president will certainly beimpressed with whoever heads up this project”, which is persuasive becauseA. Dan will gain key leadership experience that will work in his favor when heapplies for his promotion.B.the company will be able to secure additional financing once it has a business plan.C.the president will be able to use the document to communicate expansion plans tostockholders.D.Dan can help out his colleague so she does not have to take on this additionalresponsibility herself.2) Susan Rojas is applying for a position in the marketing department of a localcorporation. Although Greg Ellis is the director of this department, she has beeninstructed to send her resume and other documents to Jeff Cohen, manager of thehuman resources department. Jeff screens all applications before sending those ofqualified candidates on to appropriate department heads. Jeff is:A.a watchdogB.the primary audienceC. a gatekeeperD.an auxiliary audience3) Which of the following would NOT be related to a discourse community in afactory?A.Supervisors have an open-door policy that encourages workers to stop in and chat.B.Extensive evidence and documentation is required to convince a manager to deviatefrom a company routine.C.Certain topics should not be brought up in the presence of upper management.D. Additional funding has been allocated for the research and development of moreenergy-efficient manufacturing.4) A written message is preferable to an oral one for all of the following EXCEPTA.minimizing undesirable emotions.B.presenting extensive or complex financial data.C.discussing many specific details of a law, policy, or procedure.Preview Mode
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