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What is the significance of soft skills in the workplace according to the text?
What is the significance of soft skills in the workplace according to the text?
- They hinder job opportunities.
- They are obsolete in modern workspaces.
- They are essential for making a candidate stand out. (correct)
- They are not as important as being professional.
What is a common disadvantage of technology in the workspace mentioned in the text?
What is a common disadvantage of technology in the workspace mentioned in the text?
- It enhances hierarchy at work.
- It limits communication to a specific time and place.
- It does not allow people to work in virtual teams.
- It lets people communicate 'anywhere, anytime.' (correct)
Why do many companies invest in communication coaches and trainers, according to the text?
Why do many companies invest in communication coaches and trainers, according to the text?
- To reduce job opportunities for their employees.
- To enhance their employees' soft skills. (correct)
- To decrease the use of modern forms of communication.
- To limit communication channels.
How has technology influenced communication among employees, customers, and employers?
How has technology influenced communication among employees, customers, and employers?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of virtual teams?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of virtual teams?
Which new forms of communication are mentioned in the text as prevalent in modern workspaces?
Which new forms of communication are mentioned in the text as prevalent in modern workspaces?
Which of the following is a characteristic of low-context cultures?
Which of the following is a characteristic of low-context cultures?
What qualities are required when communicating with an intercultural or international audience based on the text?
What qualities are required when communicating with an intercultural or international audience based on the text?
What is the meaning of 'Grandstanding' in the context of listening skills?
What is the meaning of 'Grandstanding' in the context of listening skills?
What does 'Capitalizing on lag time' mean in the context of communication?
What does 'Capitalizing on lag time' mean in the context of communication?
Which of the following is a characteristic of high power distance cultures?
Which of the following is a characteristic of high power distance cultures?
Which of the following is NOT a nonverbal communication cue?
Which of the following is NOT a nonverbal communication cue?
