In Terms of Gibb's Concept of Communication Climate, What Type

question 19

Multiple Choice

In terms of Gibb's concept of communication climate, what type of response is illustrated in the following statement? "You're wasting your time working on the project that way-it's going to take you twice as long to get it done."

• A) description
• B) evaluation
• C) problem-oriented
• D) strategic
• E) empathic

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Regression Equation

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