The Introduction to a Business Speech Should

question 50

Multiple Choice

The introduction to a business speech should

• A)contain at least one joke.
• B)get right to the point.
• C)contain a phrase like, "I'm honored to be here."
• D)contain significant details of the presentation.
• E)contain an unrelated story to catch the interest of the audience.

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Definitions:

Rationalizing Inconsistency

The process of logically justifying conflicting or incompatible behaviors and beliefs.

Re-evaluating Values

The process of reviewing and possibly changing one's priorities and beliefs based on new information or changing circumstances.

Perceived Equity

An individual's belief regarding the fairness of their treatment in comparison with others, especially in terms of workload and rewards.

Performance/Satisfaction Relationship

The correlation between how well someone performs at their job and their level of job satisfaction.