The Increased Use of E-Mail in Business Communications Is One

question 64

Multiple Choice

The increased use of e-mail in business communications is one reason top executives are paying more attention to their managers' writing skills. If you cannot communicate well in writing, you will ______ your opportunities for advancement.

• A) increase
• B) predict
• C) limit
• D) neutralize

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Definitions:

Generalized Other

A concept in sociology referring to the general societal expectations and attitudes that individuals use to understand others' viewpoints and to guide their own behavior.

Looking-glass Self

A social psychological concept suggesting that an individual's self-concept is shaped by how they believe others perceive them.

Self-concept

An individual's understanding and evaluation of their own behaviors, abilities, and unique characteristics; essentially, one's mental and conceptual understanding of themselves.

Perceptions

The way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted, often influenced by an individual's experiences and biases.