Which of the Following Is TRUE About the Importance of Effective

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE about the importance of effective communication to your career and to the companies where you will work?

• A) Communication is important for most jobs except technical ones such as engineering or finance.
• B) The higher you rise in your organization, the more time you spend using the technical skills of your profession and the less time you spend communicating.
• C) Good communicators are generally more difficult to find than good accountants, good engineers, or good attorneys.
• D) Good communication has not been linked to financial advantages for companies.

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Definitions:

Evaluation System

A structured process used by organizations to assess, review, and enhance performance and effectiveness, typically of employees or processes.

Expectancy Theory

Is a fairly complex process theory of motivation that casts the employee in the role of decision maker. Basically, an employee decides whether or not to exert effort, depending on the outcomes he or she anticipates receiving for those efforts as based on calculations concerning expectancies, instrumentalities, valences, and the links among these three components.

ProMES

A performance management system that aims to improve organizational effectiveness by clarifying expectations and objectives.

Goal Theory

First proposed by Ed Locke, goal theory is a fairly simple model of motivation based on the premise that people with goals work harder than people without goals. Beyond that, the theory suggests that not all goals are created equal, and that goals that are difficult and yet specific and concrete will motivate employees best.