Business Presentation Skills
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Course Introduction
Business Presentation Skills is designed to equip students with the essential techniques and confidence required to deliver effective presentations in professional settings. The course covers all aspects of business communication, including planning content, structuring information logically, designing impactful visual aids, and employing persuasive verbal and nonverbal delivery methods. Students will learn how to analyze audience needs, handle questions with poise, and use storytelling to engage listeners. Through a combination of theory, practical exercises, and peer feedback, participants will develop the ability to present ideas clearly and persuasively, ensuring their messages make a lasting impact in business environments.
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Excellence in Business Communication 10th Edition by John V. Thill
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Chapter 1: Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication
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Q1) The only real difference between the "1.0" and "2.0" approaches to Business Communication is that 2.0 involves using more communication technology.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) During a long meeting,you notice that you're automatically questioning the motives of anyone whose viewpoint does not match your own .You are engaging in
A) discrimination.
B) misreading.
C) selective perception.
D) stereotyping.
E) effective business communication.
Answer: C
Q3) Filtering messages can occur unintentionally,and lead communicators to miss out on information they need.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 2: Mastering Team Skills and Interpersonal Communication
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Q1) Touch
A) is the least important form of nonverbal communication. B) is the great equalizer, putting people of different status on the same footing. C) should be completely avoided in all business situations. D) is governed by cultural customs that establish who can touch whom and when. E) is a universal language, consistent in meaning from culture to culture.
Answer: D
Q2) List at least three examples of online etiquette.
Answer: Online etiquette refers to practices such as using virus protection,avoiding personal attacks,and avoiding multitasking while using IM.
Explanation: While using electronic media: Avoid personal attacks.Stay focused on the original topic.Do not present opinions as facts,and support facts with evidence.Follow basic expectations of spelling,punctuation,and capitalization.Use virus protection and keep it up to date.Ask if this is a good time for an IM chat.Watch your language and keep your emotions under control.Avoid multitasking while using IM and other tools.Never assume privacy.Do not use "reply all" in emails unless everyone can benefit from your reply.Do not waste others' time with sloppy,confusing,or incomplete messages.Respect boundaries of time and virtual space.
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Chapter 3: Communicating in a World of Diversity
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Q1) In general,business correspondence in other countries is often ________ ________ than that written by U.S.businesspeople.
A) less formal
B) more formal
C) more humorous
D) less direct
E) none of the above
Answer: B
Q2) Cultural competency refers to
A) the ability to adjust one's communication style to accommodate cultural differences.
B) a state of being economically independent according to the standards of a particular culture.
C) the ability to speak more than one language.
D) a broad knowledge of culture, including music, art, and theatre.
E) none of the above.
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Planning Business Messages
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Q1) Your boss has asked you to "find out everything you can about our newest competitor." Since you don't really know what she's after,the best approach is simply to limit your research to what interests you.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A key advantage of oral communication is
A) the ability to plan and control the message.
B) the opportunity to meet an audience's information needs.
C) the ability to transmit highly complex messages.
D) the opportunity to get immediate feedback.
E) not having to worry about unconsciously conveying undesirable messages.
Q3) The three primary steps involved in preparing a business message are
A) planning, writing, and completing.
B) informing, persuading, and collaborating.
C) defining the purpose, the main idea, and the topic.
D) satisfying the audience's informational, motivational, and practical needs.
E) outlining, presenting, and following up.
Q4) Face-to-face communication is the richest medium.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: Writing Business Messages
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Q1) Words such as "nevertheless," "however," "but," and "therefore"
A) are called pointer words.
B) introduce modifiers.
C) occur only in complex sentences.
D) are useful for making transitions.
E) are examples of pompous, stale language.
Q2) Abstract words should be completely avoided in business writing.
A)True
B)False
Q3) "Insurance premiums have increased,and cost-of-living raises have not kept up" is a ________ sentence.
A) simple
B) compound
C) complex
D) compound-complex
E) simple-compound
Q4) "Our clients have become more knowledgeable,and we need to accommodate them" is a complex sentence.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: Completing Business Messages
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Q1) For effective document design,you should
A) fit as much material as possible on each page.
B) use a mix of several typefaces and type sizes and include a variety of decorative touches to make the pages look more interesting.
C) balance the space devoted to text, artwork, and white space.
D) use bright background colors to make your messages stand out.
E) do all of the above.
Q2) Justified type is type that is
A) set flush on the left and flush on the right.
B) centered.
C) set flush left and ragged on the right.
D) set flush right and ragged on the left.
E) none of the above
Q3) When revising a document,you should
A) first read through it to evaluate its overall effectiveness.
B) first look carefully for grammatical errors.
C) try to accomplish all revision tasks in one pass, in order to finish quickly.
D) pay closest attention to the document's spelling.
E) keep in mind that a few errors here and there are no big deal.
Q4) Conclusions should accomplish what two tasks?
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Chapter 7: Crafting Messages for Electronic Media
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Q1) Explain how to apply the three-step writing process to instant messages.
Q2) In general,user-generated content sites have yielded disappointing results for companies that have used them for business purposes.
A)True
B)False
Q3) In business-related email messages,it is a good idea to make frequent use of background colors and colored type to add visual appeal to the text.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Unlike other business presentations,podcasts require little planning and are most effective when delivered impromptu.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Email etiquette requires that writers do all of the following except
A) make sure every email they send is absolutely necessary.
B) respect the chain of command.
C) be careful to keep their emotions in check when composing messages.
D) mark all emails as "urgent" to make sure they are read.
E) use an email signature file to give recipients your contact information.
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Chapter 8: Writing Routine and Positive Messages
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Q1) When requesting recommendations,you should use the indirect approach.
A)True
B)False
Q2) When offering compliments in a goodwill message,you should
A) feel free to exaggerate.
B) always use the strongest words you can think of.
C) be sure to back them up with specific points.
D) temper them with comments on areas for improvement.
E) offset them with negative comments about other employees.
Q3) There is no reason to put requests to fellow employees in writing.
A)True
B)False
Q4) If you request a recommendation from a person you haven't had contact with recently,you should
A) use the opening of your letter to refresh the person's memory regarding the nature or history of your relationship.
B) not bother to enclose a stamped, preaddressed envelope.
C) use the persuasive approach.
D) use the bad-news approach.
E) exaggerate your qualifications so they can write a stronger letter.
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Chapter 9: Writing Negative Messages
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Q1) Compared to traditional letters of recommendation,social networking recommendations
A) require the same amount of detail.
B) pose less of a risk to your professional reputation.
C) offer more flexibility, and can contain as much or as little detail as you want to share.
D) are always more difficult to write.
E) are none of the above.
Q2) Which of the following is the most effective close for a letter rejecting a job applicant?
A) If you have any questions about our decision, don't hesitate to call.
B) We hope that despite this rejection you will continue to frequent our establishments.
C) Again, we are very sorry that we cannot offer you a position at this time.
D) I wish you the best of luck as you begin your new career.
E) You should really reconsider your job prospects-really.
Q3) List at least three guidelines that can help you avoid being accused of defamation.
Q4) When evaluating employees,why is it important to document performance problems carefully?
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Chapter 10: Writing Persuasive Messages
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Q1) Personality,lifestyle,and attitudes are assessed through A) demographic surveys.
B) psychographic studies.
C) inkblot tests.
D) examinations of census data.
E) none of the above.
Q2) Which of the following would be the best wording in a marketing or sales message?
A) The Never-Off whole-house generator requires professional installation.
B) The Never-Off whole-house generator is designed to turn on automatically when it detects a general service interruption.
C) The Never-Off whole-house generator provides the power you and your family need during electrical outages.
D) The Never-Off whole-house generator is compact and unobtrusive, so it will not present an unattractive appearance.
E) The Never-Off whole-house generator may be noisy, but the power it provides is worth it.
Q3) ________ is reasoning from a generalization to a specific conclusion.
Q4) Briefly define persuasion.
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Chapter 11: Planning Reports and Proposals
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Q1) To conduct an effective database search,
A) choose one search engine and stick with it.
B) consider questions such as where useful information might be found.
C) use long search phrases rather than short ones or single terms.
D) avoid Boolean operators.
E) use no more than one search term at a time.
Q2) Sources of secondary information include
A) first-hand observation.
B) in-person interviews.
C) newspapers and periodicals.
D) experiments.
E) an online survey designed specifically for your project.
Q3) A web directory differs from a search engine in that
A) it doesn't include Usenet newsgroups.
B) it doesn't provide as precise results as a search engine.
C) human editors find and index the websites to include.
D) it usually locates more sites than a search engine.
E) it is much easier to use.
Q4) Describe the elements of a formal business plan.
Q5) List the three most common strategies for structuring analytical reports.
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Chapter 12: Writing Reports and Proposals
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Q1) In designing visuals for business reports,what tasks are best suited for bar charts? List at least two.
Q2) In solicited proposals,you have more freedom in terms of scope and organization than you do in unsolicited proposals.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Including transitions and other directional aids is important
A) in online reports, but not usually necessary in written ones.
B) whether your report is in print or online.
C) in print reports, but not in those published online.
D) in any report longer than 2 pages.
E) only if English is not your audience's first language.
Q4) In computer graphics,a template
A) is a tool for creating curves and geometric shapes.
B) helps ensure an effective design and saves you the time of making numerous decisions every time you create a chart or graphic.
C) is any kind of chart generated by a spreadsheet program.
D) is a tool for creating classic architectural views.
E) is helpful only for those who cannot use basic software functions.
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Chapter 13: Completing Reports and Proposals
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Q1) An index
A) may include the names of important persons mentioned in your report.
B) lists only the names of authors cited in the report.
C) is never necessary in business reports.
D) should always be prepared by someone other than the author of the report.
E) All of the above are true.
Q2) The letter of transmittal should
A) discuss the scope and methods of the project.
B) highlight important sections of the report.
C) thank the reader for the assignment, if appropriate.
D) do all of the above.
E) do nothing more than thank readers for their interest in your report.
Q3) Unlike a synopsis,an executive summary may contain headings and visual aids.
A)True
B)False
Q4) What is normally included in the body of a business report?
Q5) When you proofread the text part of a report,you should essentially look for the same types of mistakes as you would look for in any business message.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 14: Designing and Delivering Oral and Online Presentations
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Q1) You can use moving blueprint slides at several points in your presentation,but not at the end.
A)True
B)False
Q2) When using builds,you should
A) limit them to text; they are not appropriate for graphics.
B) vary the direction, sometimes going from top to bottom and sometimes going from left to right.
C) reveal information in a way that helps your audience better understand your message.
D) set them up so that each letter of the text on a slide appears one at a time.
E) do none of the above-builds have no place in business presentations.
Q3) During the revision stage of preparing your slide presentation,you should
A) decide on the background color to use.
B) decide where builds and transitions should be inserted.
C) check for readability and conciseness.
D) determine your main idea.
E) decide on the right balance of text and visuals.
Q4) What six stages should you go through in preparing an effective outline for a presentation?
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Chapter 15: Building Careers and Writing Résumés
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Q1) A functional résumé is organized around a list of accomplishments and focuses on the person's areas of competence.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The primary difference between a résumé and a CV is that the CV is likely to be ________ than the résumé.
A) shorter
B) less formal
C) more detailed
D) less detailed
E) easier to read
Q3) Learning which keywords will be most effective on your résumé
A) is easy when you access leading business publications, blogs, and other sources.
B) is impossible unless you already have a job in the industry you wish to work in.
C) can only be accomplished by calling potential employers and asking them.
D) is unnecessary, since most employers no longer pay much attention to them.
E) none of the above
Q4) What is meant by "quality of hire," and how do companies use it?
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Chapter 16: Applying and Interviewing for Employment
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Q1) The difference between solicited and unsolicited application letters is similar to the difference between solicited and unsolicited proposals.
A)True
B)False
Q2) If you get off to a bad start in a job interview,you can usually turn things around with an impressive close.
A)True
B)False
Q3) ________ interviews allow one or more interviewers to meet with several candidates simultaneously and to observe how the candidates interact with potential peers.
A) Panel
B) Group
C) Team
D) Collaborative
E) Inclusive
Q4) Describe the typical sequence of employment interviews,and what employers tend to look for at each stage.
Q5) Explain the dual purposes of employment interviews.
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Chapter 17: Format and Layout of Business Documents
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Q1) Most envelopes used in U.S.business are No.10(9½).
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following is a salutopening?
A) Dear Professor Milford:
B) Dear Esteemed Professor Milford,
C) Attention: Professor J. J. Milford
D) Good Day,
E) Thank you, Professor Milford,
Q3) The quality of paper is measured by
A) length and width.
B) weight and cotton content.
C) color and texture.
D) whether or not it is imprinted with the name and address of the company.
E) none of the above.
Q4) The second page of a letter includes a heading containing the name of the person or organization receiving the letter,the page number,and the date.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 18: Documentation of Report Sources
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Q1) With Chicago humanities style,you use
A) the author-date system.
B) the author-page number system.
C) full citations within the text itself.
D) all capital letters in each citation.
E) footnotes or endnotes.
Q2) When citing journal articles using APA style
A) use quotation marks around the title.
B) you do not need to include the volume number.
C) include only the first page of the article.
D) you never include the date of publication.
E) capitalize only the first word of the title and the first word to follow an internal colon.
Q3) With APA style,you use
A) the author-date system.
B) the author-page number system.
C) superscripts and footnotes or endnotes.
D) full citations within the text itself.
E) none of the above.
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Chapter 19: Handbook of Grammar, Mechanics, and Usage
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Q1) Which of the following is a demonstrative pronoun?
A) He
B) This
C) Who
D) Anyone
E) We
Q2) Which of the following is a sentence fragment?
A) The bigger they are, the harder they fall.
B) Put it in the mail right away.
C) Come here.
D) Depending on the circumstances.
E) The report is now due.
Q3) What is the tense of the verb in this sentence? "We had completed the revisions by Monday afternoon."
A) Present
B) Past
C) Future
D) Past perfect
E) Imperfect
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