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Business English
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Business English is designed to develop students proficiency in English within a professional and commercial context. The course focuses on enhancing communication skills required in business settings, such as writing emails, reports, and proposals; making presentations; participating in meetings; and negotiating effectively. Emphasis is placed on expanding business vocabulary, understanding cross-cultural communication nuances, and practicing professional etiquette. Through real-world case studies and practical exercises, students learn to express ideas clearly, respond to workplace scenarios, and interact confidently with international colleagues and clients.
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Business Communication Essentials 7th Edition by Courtland Bovee
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Chapter 1: Understanding Business Communication in Todays Workplace
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Q1) The pattern of physical cues,environmental stimuli and implicit understanding that affect a communication is known as what?
A)Social customs
B)Ethnocentrism
C)Practical intelligence
D)Cultural context
E)Diversity
Answer: D
Q2) Which of the following is a primary result of the change in the nature of communication as a result of mobile technology?
A)Spelling and grammar skills have improved.
B)The relationship between senders and receivers has been altered.
C)There are fewer opportunities to create new business.
D)There are fewer communication challenges between the sender and receiver.
E)Businesses place less emphasis on writing skills.
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Collaboration, interpersonal Communication, and Business Etiquette
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Q1) Which of the following is least helpful to effective collaborative writing?
A)Selecting collaborators carefully
B)Establishing clear processes
C)Agreeing on project goals before you start
D)Taking time to bond before starting the collaboration
E)Writing as a group
Answer: D
Q2) To ensure all members actively participate in a meeting,what should a leader do?
A)Tweet questions about the topic
B)Ask for opinions from nonparticipants
C)Follow Robert's Rules of Order
D)Explain areas of knowledge to the group
E)Distribute an agenda ahead of time
Answer: B
Q3) Effective listening increases the level of trust between organizations and between individuals.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Planning Business Messages
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Q1) Which of the following is an advantage of combining visuals with supporting text?
A)Today's audiences are bombarded with messages, so anything that communicates quickly is welcome.
B)Visuals along are less effective at describing complex ideas, making supporting text essential.
C)Visuals often show parts and relationships that make up the whole, and supporting text is used to fill in the gaps.
D)Diagrams and symbols must be explained to other cultures to ensure understanding.
E)Visual images can offer explanations and text can be used to identify essential elements of the visual.
Answer: A
Q2) A message could become unethical if important information is omitted.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: Writing Business Messages
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Q1) The measure of a person's believability is known as what?
A)Qualifications
B)Credibility
C)Endorsement
D)Credentials
E)Objectivity
Q2) What can be done to draw attention to the important ideas in the document?
A)Use compound-complex sentences.
B)Use simple words to describe the idea.
C)Give the important ideas more space.
D)Use phrases in the writing such as "this is important."
E)Place the noun(s)before the verb(s).
Q3) The sentence that introduces a topic in a paragraph is called what?
A)Topic sentence
B)Unifying sentence
C)Coherency
D)Support sentences
E)Transitions
Q4) Identify and discuss several ways to build,maintain or repair credibility.
Q5) Discuss key elements to consider when organizing a coherent paragraph.
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Chapter 5: Completing Business Messages
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Q1) Which of the following is a disadvantage of using too many sentences of 15-25 words in length?
A)Sentences this length can lack punch.
B)Sentences this length can lack informative power.
C)Sentences this length are harder to understand.
D)Sentences this length are harder to skim for key points.
E)Sentences this length make writing feel disconnected.
Q2) When inspecting a document for quality,what activity is the writer doing?
A)Designing
B)Formatting
C)Inserting white space
D)Proofreading
E)Ensuring consistency
Q3) Which of the following will improve the clarity of a document?
A)Rewriting hedge sentences
B)Deleting unnecessary words and phrases
C)Replacing long words and phrases
D)Eliminating redundancies
E)Rewriting "it is" or "there are" starters
Q4) Describe concerns with distributing messages using digital communications.
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Chapter 6: Crafting Messages for Digital Channels
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Q1) How can social media help a company find a subject matter expert?
A)By accessing professional networks
B)By cold calling
C)By connecting with other virtual organizations
D)By facilitating community hubs
E)By maintaining a consistent online personality
Q2) Discuss how the increased use of Social Media has changed the way stakeholders consume information from an organization,and the change in the relationship between stakeholders and the organization.
Q3) When developing a blog,which of the following is most effective?
A)A writing style that supports the organization's image
B)A writing style that is formal and objective
C)A writing style that is comfortable and personal
D)A writing style that is best suited for the target audience
E)A writing style that supports rebroadcasting on IMs and emails
Q4) Instant messaging is less susceptible to computer viruses and other security problems than other forms of social media.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Describe three types of social networks and how they are used.
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Chapter 7: Writing Routine and Positive Messages
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Q1) What should be done when explaining and justifying the routine request in the body of the message?
A)Address multiple topics in one question.
B)Offer apologies for the inconvenience.
C)Put the most important question last.
D)Offer incentive for the audience to comply.
E)Break down complex requests into specific questions.
Q2) How you respond to a customer complaint often depends on your company's policies for resolving this type of issue.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Routine,positive messages include what type of information in the opening paragraph?
A)Reason for writing
B)How the audience will benefit from complying to the request
C)All relevant details
D)A neutral buffer
E)An introduction to the writer
Q4) Discuss the ways in which organizations use letters of recommendation.
Q5) Discuss effective strategies for writing routine business requests.
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Chapter 8: Writing Negative Messages
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Q1) What is the goal of explaining the reasons for the decision before providing the decision?
A)The readers are less likely to see the bad news in the middle of the paragraph.
B)The reader can follow the line of reasoning and is ready for the news.
C)The reader has time to calm down during the reading process when they know bad news is coming.
D)This writing style helps the writer better organize their thoughts, allowing them to soften the blow of the bad news.
E)This writing style allows the writer to minimize their responsibility for the news.
Q2) Discuss the methods to develop an effective conclusion to a bad news message.
Q3) When developing bad news messages about transactions,what do many firms include in an attempt to repair the relationship?
A)An element of apology
B)An explanation of what the customer should now expect
C)An explanation of what is being done to resolve the situations
D)An offer of a discount on future orders
E)An explanation of what type of performance can be expected in the future
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Chapter 9: Writing Persuasive Messages
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Q1) Which of the following is not considered deceptive by the FTC in regards to advertising?
A)Statements that have the potential to mislead reasonable customers
B)A money back guarantee
C)Implying claims without actually making them
D)Omitting important information that might shape the purchase decision
E)An untrue statement
Q2) When writing promotional messages for social media,the AIDA model does not require modification.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following are based on the feelings or sympathies of the audience?
A)Persuasive messages
B)AIDA formatted messages
C)Emotional appeals
D)Direct appeals
E)Logical appeals
Q4) Describe how to write a persuasive message when requesting action from an organization.
Q5) Describe how mobile devices have changed marketing communications.
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Chapter 10: Understanding and Planning Reports and Proposals
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Q1) When your audience will be receptive or open minded to the data in your report,which approach is most effective?
A)Persuasive
B)Direct
C)Analytical
D)Indirect
E)Proposals
Q2) Which of the following search tools allows the user to ask questions in everyday English?
A)Forms-based searches
B)Hashtags
C)Natural language searches
D)Boolean searches
E)Keyword searches
Q3) The three-step writing process is easily adapted to reports and makes larger projects easier by using a methodical and efficient approach to planning,writing and completing.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Discuss ways to better define and improve search results.
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Chapter 11: Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals
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Q1) Where would the reader of a proposal find complete details of the proposal?
A)Introduction
B)Body
C)Executive summary
D)Synopsis
E)Close
Q2) When digitally distributing a proposal,the file should be a Word file,unless otherwise requested.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following is represented by the most visually dominant design element?
A)The most controversial information
B)The most complex information
C)The most positive information
D)The most colorful information
E)The most important information
Q4) Formal balance in visual elements tends to feel dynamic and engaging.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 12: Developing Oral and Online Presentations
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Q1) Which of the following is not considered an important aspect of delivery?
A)Audience analysis
B)Overcoming anxiety
C)Handling questions responsively
D)Using the backchannel
E)Presenting online
Q2) What can be done to minimize the loss of nonverbal feedback from the audience during the online presentation?
A)Consider the experience from the audience member's viewpoint.
B)Keep your presentation as simple as possible.
C)Send preview materials ahead of time.
D)Incorporate "human moments" as often as possible.
E)Ask for feedback via a backchannel frequently.
Q3) When creating free-form slides,which of the following will help add uniformity and cohesion?
A)Bullet points
B)Color and font selection
C)Titles
D)Using the same template
E)Authenticity
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Chapter 13: Building Careers and Writing Résumés
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Q1) When discussing positions held,what information should be included for each position?
A)Name of employer, dates worked and salary
B)Name of employer, job title and dates worked
C)Name of employer, job title and reasons for leaving
D)Name of employer, reasons for leaving and salary
E)Name of employer, dates worked and reasons for leaving
Q2) Which of the following would be least appropriate to include on a résumé?
A)Dates of employment
B)Duties and accomplishments from previous jobs
C)Educational accomplishments
D)Academic awards and scholarships
E)Date of high school graduation
Q3) Volunteer work should never be included on a résumé to cover periods of unemployment.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A Social Security number should always be included on a résumé.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 14: Applying and Interviewing for Employment
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Q1) A candidate's ability to understand unspoken "rules" of a situation is best represented through what?
A)The candidate's thoroughness in researching the organization
B)The candidate's display of personal characteristics like warmth and professionalism
C)The candidate's presentation of a professional image
D)The candidate's ability to ask meaningful and thoughtful questions
E)The candidate's ability to make small talk with strangers at the workplace
Q2) In order to determine whether you might be happy on a job,what might an employer ask?
A)Where do you want to be five years from now?
B)Tell me about yourself.
C)What is the hardest decision you've ever had to make?
D)What didn't you like about previous jobs you've held?
E)How do you spend your free time?
Q3) When asked about long-term goals,your response should focus solely on your goals,and not the goals of the organization.
A)True
B)False
Q4) When considering the salary being offered,what benefits could be negotiated?
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Chapter 15: Format and Layout of Business Documents
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Q1) The proper sequence for the standard parts of a letter is
A)heading, date, inside address, salutation, body, complimentary close, signature block.
B)date, heading, inside address, salutation, body, typewritten name, complimentary close.
C)salutation, date, heading, inside address, body, complimentary close, signature block.
D)inside address, heading, date, salutation, body, complimentary close, typewritten name.
Q2) A memo should always contain a complimentary close and a signature. A)True
B)False
Q3) The top of a memo usually includes headings for A)to, from, date, subject.
B)department, date, subject.
C)attention, to, from, date.
D)subject, to, date.
Q4) "Feb.10,2015" is the correct way to type the date in a letter.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 16: Documentation of Report Sources
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Q1) In the Chicago humanities style,the bibliography
A)lists only those works actually cited in the text.
B)lists works in the order cited in the text.
C)can include annotations.
D)omits any type of annotation.
Q2) The American Psychological Association style uses the author-date system.
A)True
B)False
Q3) According to the MLA Style Manual,in the list of works cited,
A)the date comes immediately after the author's name.
B)electronic sources are not included.
C)the titles of books and periodicals are put in quotation marks.
D)all the main words are capitalized in the titles of books and articles.
Q4) In APA style,titles of articles are put in quotation marks and all important words are capitalized.
A)True
B)False
Q5) There is no difference between endnotes and a bibliography.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 17: Correction Symbols
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Q1) If an idea is marked as being incomplete,what should happen to that idea?
A)It should be eliminated.
B)It should be cited.
C)It should be indicated as a personal point of view.
D)It should be developed further.
Q2) Which one of the following punctuation marks is used to separate a dependent clause at the beginning of a sentence from the rest of the sentence?
A)Semicolon
B)Colon
C)Comma
D)Dash
Q3) Language that contributes to gender stereotypes should be avoided.
A)True
B)False
Q4) What does it mean when an abbreviated word is circled,as part of a correction symbol?
A)The word should be spelled out.
B)The word needs punctuation.
C)The word is used incorrectly.
D)The word should be replaced with a better word.
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