Which Environmental Factors Must a Person Take Most into Account

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which environmental factors must a person take most into account in setting effective oral communication goals?

• A) The communicator needs a good fit of workspace, design, and dress to project a capable, businesslike image.
• B) The communicator is wise to work for a company that provides ample office space and has no dress code.
• C) It does not matter what others think as long as the communicator is happy.
• D) Workspace, design, and dress are merely parts of the overall communication climate.

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Definitions:

Assertiveness

The quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive, enabling clear and effective communication.

Information Control

Managing access to, the distribution of, or the ability to manipulate information.

Exchange

The act of giving one thing and receiving another in return, particularly in the context of goods, services, or ideas.

Coalition Building

The process of assembling a group of diverse organizations or individuals to pursue a common goal or address a specific issue collectively.