In View of the Gap Between Intent and Effect, Communication

question 38

Multiple Choice

In view of the gap between intent and effect, communication should not be taken for granted because:

• A) the message sent is often quite different from the message received.
• B) barriers arise when the sender assumes that the receiver will automatically understand the message.
• C) we can learn more from listening than talking.
• D) we can recognise different kinds of unspoken messages.

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Definitions:

Research and Development

Activities undertaken by a business to develop new products or improve existing ones, often involving innovation and technological advancement.

Capitalized

The process of recording an expenditure as an asset, rather than an expense, allowing a company to spread out the cost over time.

Natural Resource Depletion

The consumption of natural resources faster than they can be replenished, specifically accounted for in the valuation and depreciation of such resources by companies.

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company's revenues and expenses over a specific period, culminating in its net income or loss for that period.