"Noise" (In the Traditional Communication Process) Refers To

question 120

Multiple Choice

"Noise" (in the traditional communication process) refers to:

• A) any distractions that reduce the effectiveness of the communication process.
• B) radio advertising interference only.
• C) messages which are too loud or bold.
• D) efforts by a firm's competitors to block its message channel.
• E) the encoded message before it is decoded.

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Definitions:

Variable Costs

Expenses that change directly in proportion to changes in business activity levels or volumes.

Contribution Margin

The sum of money left over after variable costs are subtracted, which is available to pay for fixed costs and add to profit.

Incremental Manufacturing Cost

The additional cost associated with producing one more unit of a product.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly traceable and a major component of a finished product.