Your Friend, Alma, Who Is Taking a Business Communications Class

question 12

Multiple Choice

Your friend, Alma, who is taking a Business Communications class, advises you to prepare an elevator pitch before you go to the campus job fair. What is an elevator pitch?

• A) A personal statement that briefly introduces you and the value you bring to a specific organization
• B) A brief summary of your résumé
• C) A generic statement that describes your capabilities
• D) A generic statement that describes your achievements

---

Definitions:

Hierarchical Organisations

Organizations structured in a way that positions individuals or groups in layers of authority, ranked above or below each other.

Subordinates

Employees or team members who are ranked lower in the organizational hierarchy and report to supervisors or managers above them.

Efficient Communication

Occurs at minimum cost.

Bulletin Board

A physical or digital board used for posting messages, announcements, or information for public viewing.