Importance of Communication Skills in the Workplace

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Which of the following is the most prized communication skill by employers in the new informal workplace atmosphere?

Interpersonal oral communication skills

What is the main reason employers test their employees' ability to follow oral directions and work with teams that need skills in empathy and feedback techniques?

To assess their interpersonal communication skills

Which of the following is considered an important skill in the workplace?

Telephone etiquette

What is the primary focus of Administrative Office Management (AOM) according to the text?

Dealing with things in the office in an ancient way

Which of the following is mentioned in the text as replacing oral communication in the workplace?

Voice mail, informal conversations, and email or fax-mail

Which of the following skills is important for employees to be positioned for advancement?

Willingness to present proposals or recommend strategies

What is the main purpose of developing effective work processes and procedures?

Maximize unit productivity

Which aspect is NOT a focus area for an office manager according to the text?

Developing financial strategies

What is the purpose of providing effective management of the organization’s information?

Enhance communication among employees

Why is it important to define duties and responsibilities of employees within the Administrative Office Management function area?

To help employees maintain high work effectiveness

Which function is NOT attributed to the office manager in the text?

Minimizing individual productivity

Why is it important to maintain reasonable quantity and quality standards in organizational activities?

Maximize unit productivity

What is the purpose of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems?

To manage and coordinate all resources, information, and functions of a business

Which component is NOT typically included in Knowledge Management (KM)?

Sales

What does Information Management (IM) involve?

Organizing, retrieving, acquiring, and maintaining information

How do Enterprise-wide systems enhance decision-making?

By providing tools for managerial decision-making and control

In Administrative Office Management, what does 'AOM' stand for?

Administrative Office Management

What is the main focus of Quality and Cost Control in management?

Balancing quality standards with cost efficiency

Explore why managers value communication skills, both written and oral, in employees. Learn about the significance of interpersonal communication skills in today's informal workplace environment. Test your ability to follow oral directions and work effectively in teams requiring empathy and feedback techniques.

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