Which of the Following Best Exemplifies a Personal Context Influencing

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best exemplifies a personal context influencing communication?

• A) Because of Medpace Inc.'s hierarchical structure, employees are expected to use a formal style when communicating with high-ranking executives.
• B) Jose, a freelance software trainer, prefers to use technical jargon when communicating with vendors.
• C) Paula, a fashion designer, writes a fashion blog.
• D) Jason, upset because he recently broke up with his girlfriend, writes a rude email to a coworker.
• E) Gemini Inc.'s employees use social media in their communication at work.

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Definitions:

Workplace Norms

Established standards and expectations for behavior and practices within a professional setting.

Trait

A distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person.

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by outgoingness, high energy, and a preference for social situations, contrasting with introversion.

Big Five

A personality model that proposes five broad dimensions used to describe human personality: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.