Tannen's Research Indicates That Men Use Talk to ________, While

question 65

Multiple Choice

Tannen's research indicates that men use talk to ________, while women use it to ________.

• A) emphasize status; create connections
• B) get promotions; problem-solve
• C) establish blame; gossip
• D) create networks; emphasize individualism
• E) establish interdependence; create relationships

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Competence

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Contingency Approach

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Situational Forces

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Universal Managerial Principles

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