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Which one of the following best defines communication in the context of construction projects?
Which one of the following best defines communication in the context of construction projects?
- The systematic procedure used to transfer information among project stakeholders
- The science and practice of transmitting information
- The process of ensuring project information is collected and distributed appropriately (correct)
- The act of imparting news
What is the purpose of negotiation in business, design, or construction?
What is the purpose of negotiation in business, design, or construction?
- To develop an appropriate approach and plan for project communication activities
- To ensure the information needs of the project and its stakeholders are met
- To convey an instruction to influence the actions/behavior of others
- To reach an agreement between parties with different aims or intentions (correct)
Who are considered stakeholders in a project?
Who are considered stakeholders in a project?
- People who may impact project outcomes (correct)
- People involved in the communication process
- People who are impacted by project outcomes
- People who have different aims or intentions in business, design, or construction
Effective communication on design-construction projects is important because it
Effective communication on design-construction projects is important because it
According to the British Columbia Building Projects Committee, good documentation and effective communication in construction projects require
According to the British Columbia Building Projects Committee, good documentation and effective communication in construction projects require
According to Neal Flesner, effective communication in construction projects helps foster
According to Neal Flesner, effective communication in construction projects helps foster
The Project Management Institute's A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge captures all aspects of project communications management in
The Project Management Institute's A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge captures all aspects of project communications management in
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a situation where communication plays a key role in architectural practice?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a situation where communication plays a key role in architectural practice?
According to Schramm's model of communication, what are the essential components of the communication process?
According to Schramm's model of communication, what are the essential components of the communication process?
What is one of the challenges for effective communication mentioned in the text?
What is one of the challenges for effective communication mentioned in the text?
What is the importance of effective communication in architectural practice?
What is the importance of effective communication in architectural practice?
Which of the following is an example of informal written communication?
Which of the following is an example of informal written communication?
What is the purpose of formal written communications?
What is the purpose of formal written communications?
Why is it important to maintain accurate written records of all professional and business dealings?
Why is it important to maintain accurate written records of all professional and business dealings?
What is the purpose of field reports?
What is the purpose of field reports?
Which of the following is NOT a question that should be asked when building a communications plan for stakeholders?
Which of the following is NOT a question that should be asked when building a communications plan for stakeholders?
Which of the following is NOT a communication tool for the architect to manage the project?
Which of the following is NOT a communication tool for the architect to manage the project?
What is the purpose of monitoring communications in a project?
What is the purpose of monitoring communications in a project?
Which of the following is NOT a traditional way of communicating for architects?
Which of the following is NOT a traditional way of communicating for architects?
Which of the following is NOT a tip for effective speaking and presentations?
Which of the following is NOT a tip for effective speaking and presentations?
What is a potential challenge in graphic communication?
What is a potential challenge in graphic communication?
What should be considered when providing drawings for graphic communication?
What should be considered when providing drawings for graphic communication?
What does effective graphic communication involve?
What does effective graphic communication involve?
