Scenario A

question 71

Multiple Choice

Scenario A. Use the information given below to answer the questions that follow. Several people are having a conversation during lunch break at an office. Sarah repeatedly speaks to Jonathan, but he does not appear to understand what she is saying. This may be because he interrupts her before she finishes speaking. He assumes that he has understood her message.
-The conversation described above is an example of:

• A) effective communication.
• B) decoding problems.
• C) two-way communication.
• D) boundaryless communication.
• E) brainstorming.

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