Listening Is the Most Important Skill Needed to Get Things

question 41

Multiple Choice

Listening is the most important skill needed to get things done in the workplace.Which of the following is true for effective listening?

• A)Taking notes during a lecture is not advised as it is a distraction from the speaker.
• B)Questioning the speaker or criticizing his argument is a sign of ineffective listening.
• C)Certain nonverbal signals from the audience discourage the speaker.
• D)Effective listening can only take place when the audience shares the speaker's views.
• E)Trying to understand the speaker's motivations and beliefs is an obstacle to effective listening.

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Definitions:

Deadweight Loss

A shortfall in economic efficiency due to a good or service not reaching free market equilibrium.

Total Surplus

The combined value of consumer and producer surplus that signifies the overall advantage to society through the manufacturing and consumption of products or services.

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good or service versus what they actually receive in the market.

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount that producers are willing to accept for a good or service versus what they actually receive.