Direct Speech Acts

question 11

Multiple Choice

Direct speech acts:

• A) are inconsistent with the speaker's meaning
• B) are termed paralanguage
• C) are consistent with the speaker's meaning
• D) tend to be assertive
• E) refer to qualities of speech

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Definitions:

Bargaining Power

The relative capacity of parties in a negotiation to exert influence over one another, determining the terms of agreements.

Labor Relations

A field focused on developing and managing effective relationships between an organization and its employees, especially in contexts involving union representation.

Privately Resolved

Issues or disputes that are settled out of public view, often through mediation, negotiation, or arbitration, without formal legal proceedings.

Employee Voice

The ability of workers to express their opinions, concerns, and suggestions for improvement within their workplace.