Dante Is a Manager Attending a Retreat with His Company

question 56

Multiple Choice

Dante is a manager attending a retreat with his company. During the retreat, Dante gives a presentation to praise his employees for their hard work over the last year and gives them gift certificates as thanks for their hard work. This would best be defined as

• A) a ceremonial presentation.
• B) a persuasive presentation.
• C) an informative presentation.
• D) a process speech.
• E) a sales speech.

Describe the process and characteristics of effective dialogue.

Recognize the role of proxemics in communication.

Distinguish between the formal and informal characteristics of written communication.

Explain the impact of conjunctive and disjunctive statements on communication flow.

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Definitions:

Collective Bargaining

The negotiation of labor contracts between labor unions and firms or government entities.

Union Workers

Employees who are members of a labor union, which represents their interests in negotiations with employers.

Nonunion Workers

Employees who are not members of a labor union and typically do not enjoy the same collective bargaining advantages as unionized workers.

Open Shop

A place of employment in which the employer may hire nonunion workers and in which the workers need not become members of a labor union.