In the Context of Supervising a Diverse Workforce, Which of the Following

question 17

Multiple Choice

In the context of supervising a diverse workforce, which of the following is true of communication?

• A) Communication is one area in which supervisors can serve as particularly good role models of managing diversity constructively.
• B) Nonverbal communication is not as powerful in many contexts as the actual words people say.
• C) Body language does not differ across cultures.
• D) Only spoken communication offers opportunities for bridging the gaps between cultures.

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