Question : Multiple Choice Questions 48.Effective communication occurs when: A.information sent through informal rather : 1243952

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Multiple Choice Questions

48.Effective communication occurs when:

A.information is sent through informal rather than formal channels.

B.information is collected from various sources but sent to a limited audience.

C.the sender convinces the receiver to accept the information sent.

D.information is transmitted and understood between two or more people.

E.the sender transmits information that is received by someone other than the intended receiver.

49._____ refers to the process by which information is transmitted and understood between two or more people.

A.Communication

B.Jargon

C.Flaming

D.Grapevine

E.MBWA

50.Which of the following fundamental drives is highly influenced by effective communication?

A.Drive to succeed

B.Drive to defend

C.Drive to bond

D.Drive to acquire

E.Drive to achieve

51.Which of the following represents the first step in the communication model?

A.Form message

B.Encode message

C.Decode message

D.Transmit message

E.Form feedback

52.Which of the following represents the first three steps in the communication model in the correct order?

A.Decode message, encode message, and provide feedback

B.Form message, transmit message, and decode message

C.Encode message, transmit message, and receive message

D.Form message, transmit message, and receive message

E.Form message, encode message, and transmit message

53.Which of the following happens immediately after the receiver receives the encoded message in the communication process model?

A.The sender receives confirmation that the message has been understood

B.The receiver confirms with the sender that the message sent was intended to be a message

C.The receiver decodes the received message

D.The receiver encodes the message

E.The receiver forms a direct feedback in response to the received message

54.In the communication process model, “decoding the message” occurs immediately:

A.before the sender forms the message.

B.after the receiver receives the message.

C.after the sender forms feedback of the original message.

D.after the receiver transmits the message.

E.before the receiver receives the message.

55.According to the communication process model:

A.information flows through channels between the sender and receiver.

B.the sender and receiver are at different levels and communicate only when the levels match.

C.communication is a free-flowing conduit.

D.information transmission is minimal in a formal communicative process.

E.the sender is the dominant and more important partner.

56.What effect does “noise” have in the communication model?

A.It distorts and obscures the sender’s intended message.

B.It prevents the sender from forming a message.

C.It helps the sender to select a more appropriate medium to transmit the message.

D.It helps the receiver to decode the message more carefully.

E.The concept of “noise” is not significant in the communication model.

57.The encoding-decoding process is generally more effective when both parties:

A.have a diverse set of skills and capabilities.

B.differ in their level of expertise and knowledge.

C.have uncommon knowledge and expertise in the topic of discussion.

D.are skilled in using the selected communication channel.

E.have formed perceptions and varying beliefs about interpersonal communication.

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41) The above figure shows the production possibility frontier for an economy. The point or points that are attainable and production efficient are

A) points B and C.

B) points A, B, and C.

C) point E.

D) points A, B, C, and D.

E) points A and D.

42) The above figure shows the production possibility frontier for an economy. The point or points that are attainable are

A) points B and C.

B) points A, B, and C.

C) point E.

D) points A, B, C, and D.

E) points A and D.

43) The above figure shows the production possibility frontier for an economy. The point or points that are NOT attainable are

A) points B and C.

B) points A, B, and C.

C) point E.

D) points A, B, C, and D.

E) points A and D.

44) In order for Ireland to grow more potatoes, wool production must decrease. This situation is an example of

A) producing at a point that lies beyond the PPF.

B) zero opportunity cost.

C) opportunity benefit.

D) a free lunch.

E) a tradeoff.

45) As we move along the production possibilities frontier,

A) the production of one good increases as the production of the other good decreases.

B) the possibilities of tradeoffs diminish.

C) a tradeoff is not possible because nations need all goods.

D) more of both goods can be produced.

E) less of both goods can be produced.

46) Which of the following statements is correct?

A) If capital is idle, the economy is producing at its full potential.

B) The production possibilities frontier shows that there are no limits to production.

C) A tradeoff is a limit that forces an exchange or a substitution of one thing for something else.

D) Any point on or within the PPF is production efficient.

E) None of the above answers is correct.

47) When a nation is producing on its production possibilities frontier, if more resources are used to produce one good, then the production of other goods

A) must increase.

B) must decrease.

C) must remain the same.

D) must change, but they might increase or decrease.

E) might increase if the nation can produce more efficiently.

48) The negative slope of the production possibilities frontier represents the idea

A) that free lunches are possible.

B) of tradeoffs, that in order to produce more of one good, the nation must produce less of another.

C) of unemployment.

D) of inefficient production.

E) that prices rise as less is produced.

49) A movement from one point on a production possibilities frontier to another represents

A) a tradeoff.

B) a free lunch.

C) full employment of labor but not capital.

D) unemployment.

E) an advance in technology.

50) The saying "There's no such thing as a free lunch," applies

A) when there is some unemployment.

B) on the production possibilities frontier.

C) to unattainable combinations of goods and services.

D) when more of one good can be produced without decreasing production of another.

E) at all points inside the PPF.

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31) Steve, an HR supervisor at APEX construction, has recently noticed a shortage of skilled workers due to a building boom in the area. He must find new workers quickly because it is uncertain how long the boom will last. He decides to hire nontraditional laborers. The most likely disadvantage of using nontraditional laborers is the:

A) high costs of making reasonable accommodations.

B) additional training that will be necessary.

C) extensive involvement of the EEOC.

D) high advertising costs.

32) Which of the following is primarily associated with hiring external candidates?

A) Lowers training costs

B) Provides new ideas and perspectives

C) Decreases recruitment time and expense

D) Motivates other workers to strive for advancement

33) One of the advantages of promoting internal candidates is:

A) rejuvenating work units.

B) reducing training costs.

C) fostering innovative ideas.

D) reducing employee turnover.

34) Tatiana needs to hire a line manager and has a very small recruiting budget. The firm's current employees don't feel they have many advancement opportunities. It would be best for Tatiana to recruit:

A) internally.

B) externally.

C) former military members.

D) nontraditional workers.

35) Which of the following is most likely a true statement about recruiting?

A) Internal recruiting enhances organizational communication.

B) External recruiting fills positions quickly and inexpensively.

C) External recruiting promotes innovation and new perspectives.

D) Internal recruiting requires developing new organizational policies.

36) Which of the following is most likely a true statement about recruiting employees in a protected class?

A) The recruiting message should be targeted to specific minority groups.

B) All private sector firms are legally required to have an affirmative action policy.

C) Using media that focuses on minorities is an effective way to recruit protected group members.

D) Intense minority competition for jobs ensures a large pool of qualified and motivated applicants.

37) Which of the following must have written affirmative action plans?

A) Non-profit groups

B) Government contractors

C) Privately-held corporations

D) Publicly-held corporations

38) In human resource planning the answer to the question, "How many candidates should we recruit?":

A) is based on the firm's affirmative action plan.

B) comes from the yield ratio calculated in the forecast.

C) is directed by EEO consideration and the size of the labor pool.

D) depends on the state of the labor pool and the current economy.

39) The offer-to-acceptance ratio at Central Manufacturing is 6:1. How many offers will the firm need to make in order to fill 80 positions?

A) 120

B) 240

C) 480

D) 540

40) After an extensive recruiting effort, your company has contacted 225 interested individuals. At the application deadline, you have received 75 applications. What is your contact-to-applicant ratio?