Passive, Nonassertive Communicators Usually Display All of the Following Characteristics

question 86

Multiple Choice

Passive, nonassertive communicators usually display all of the following characteristics except:

• A) they are reluctant to express opinions.
• B) they fear criticism from others.
• C) they feel a greater sense of power.
• D) they may experience high levels of communication apprehension.
• E) they are often dissatisfied with the outcome of communication experiences.

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Definitions:

Power Cost

The expense associated with the consumption of electrical energy by a company's operations.

Efficiency Variances

These variances measure the difference between the actual input used to produce a good or service and the standard input expected to be used, showing how efficiently resources are utilized.

Rate Variances

Differences between actual rates paid for inputs and the standard expected rates, often analyzed in cost accounting for labor, materials, and overhead costs.

Variable Overhead

Costs that vary with production volume, such as utilities for a factory, which do not remain constant as production levels change.