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Why might a lack of shared meaning lead to poorly informed decisions?
Why might a lack of shared meaning lead to poorly informed decisions?
- Individuals may intentionally misrepresent information to support their agenda.
- Individuals may overestimate their own understanding of the topic. (correct)
- Individuals might not trust information from external sources.
- Individuals may rely on emotional reasoning rather than facts.
In a collaborative project, when is using a technical definition most appropriate?
In a collaborative project, when is using a technical definition most appropriate?
- When the objective is to understand detailed aspects of a system. (correct)
- When the objective is to create marketing material.
- When the objective is to quickly summarize complex information for stakeholders.
- When the objective is to generate initial ideas.
In what scenario would an operational definition be more beneficial than a technical definition?
In what scenario would an operational definition be more beneficial than a technical definition?
- When needing to write detailed instructions for a physics experiment.
- When needing to design the architecture of a software system.
- When needing a general understanding of a project's scope. (correct)
- When needing to understand the intricacies of medical equipment.
What primary risk arises from miscommunication due to a lack of shared understanding?
What primary risk arises from miscommunication due to a lack of shared understanding?
If a team member provides a technical definition during a brainstorming session focused on generating innovative ideas, what might be the most likely negative consequence?
If a team member provides a technical definition during a brainstorming session focused on generating innovative ideas, what might be the most likely negative consequence?
Which approach would be the most effective to prevent miscommunication and foster shared understanding?
Which approach would be the most effective to prevent miscommunication and foster shared understanding?
What is the likely result of using technical definitions with an audience that lacks the prerequisite knowledge?
What is the likely result of using technical definitions with an audience that lacks the prerequisite knowledge?
A project team is experiencing frequent misunderstandings. What strategy might be most helpful in addressing this issue?
A project team is experiencing frequent misunderstandings. What strategy might be most helpful in addressing this issue?
In a negotiation, how could a shared technical definition of a product's key feature influence the outcome?
In a negotiation, how could a shared technical definition of a product's key feature influence the outcome?
You're tasked with presenting a complex project to two distinct groups: software engineers and marketing specialists. How should you adapt your definitions to meet the needs of both groups?
You're tasked with presenting a complex project to two distinct groups: software engineers and marketing specialists. How should you adapt your definitions to meet the needs of both groups?
Flashcards
Technical Definition
Technical Definition
Definitions that help explain how something works by offering detailed information.
Operational Definition
Operational Definition
Definitions that give a general idea or overview, without getting into specific details.
Importance of Definitions
Importance of Definitions
Understanding technical and operational definitions minimizes miscommunication and facilitates informed decision-making.
Study Notes
- Technical and operational definitions are important to know.
- These definitions can be a reason for miscommunication or misunderstanding.
- People may arrive at decisions that are not well-informed if they do not share meaning.
- A technical definition will help to explain how something works because it offers the details.
- An operational definition is more helpful when just an idea is needed.
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