Jones Has Had a Bad Year at Work

question 104

Multiple Choice

Jones has had a bad year at work. Several employees have quit, and issues in his personal life cause him to always be in a bad mood. When Sue came to him with some critical feedback, he overreacted and said that she always acts like she is out to get him. Which communication barrier is best exemplified in this example?

• A) filtering
• B) emotions
• C) information overload
• D) differing perceptions

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Definitions:

Output

In economics, output refers to the total amount of goods and services produced by an economy or a firm in a given period.

U.S. Net Exports

The value difference between what the United States exports to other countries and what it imports, which can be positive (surplus) or negative (deficit).

Aggregate Demand

The total call for goods and services throughout an economy, calculated at a predetermined price level during a given time period.

U.S. Financial Institutions

Organizations that provide financial services, such as banks, insurance companies, and stock exchanges, within the United States.