When Asked About IT Skills Gaps, Where Does "Speak Business

question 52

Multiple Choice

When asked about IT skills gaps, where does "Speak business language" fall in a list of concerns?

• A) "Speak business language" would be helpful to improve, but not among the most critical gaps.
• B) The ranking varies depending on the industry and whether the business person is new in their job.
• C) "Speak business language" is consistently mentioned as a top concern for IT professionals.
• D) "Speak business language" is a very low priority but moving higher because business people need to learn the terms for technologies like cloud.

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Definitions:

Social Facilitation

Any positive or negative effect on performance that can be attributed to the presence of others, either as an audience or as coactors.

Mere-Exposure Effect

A psychological phenomenon where people tend to develop a preference for things merely because they are familiar with them.

Reciprocal Liking

The phenomenon where people tend to like others who like them back.

Proximity

The physical closeness or distance between people or objects, often influencing relationships and interactions.