Top Job Skill in 2020

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What is the key characteristic of informal communications according to the text?

They are limited to a fixed number of channels

They can spread to any number of channels (correct)

They are highly structured and organized

They rely on established channels

Which of the following best describes the nature of informal communications based on the information provided?

Predetermined and controlled

Spontaneous and unstructured (correct)

Hierarchical and top-down

Formal and rigid

What is implied about the reach or scope of informal communications?

They can expand to an unlimited number of channels (correct)

They are constrained by existing organizational structures

They are tightly controlled and monitored

They are limited to a small number of channels

What is the primary distinction between informal and formal communications based on the information provided?

Informal communications are more flexible and adaptable Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of informal communications described in the text?

They are more widespread and far-reaching Signup and view all the answers

What was ranked as one of the most-commonly listed skills in new job postings in 2020?

Communication Signup and view all the answers

What type of skill was ranked as one of the most-commonly listed in new job postings in 2020?

Soft skills Signup and view all the answers

In which year were communication skills ranked as one of the most-commonly listed skills in new job postings?

2020 Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the importance of communication skills in the job market?

Communication skills are in high demand and widely sought after by employers. Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, which of the following can be inferred about the job market in 2020?

The job market was seeking candidates with a diverse range of skills, including communication. Signup and view all the answers

What type of channels are formal communications?

Pre-defined Signup and view all the answers

Who can use formal communications to reach out to others?

Employees and leaders Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the nature of formal communications?

Structured Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes formal communications from informal ones?

Pre-defined channels Signup and view all the answers

In the organizational context, formal communications are typically associated with:

Official messages Signup and view all the answers

Which form of communication provides a permanent record of communication for future reference?

Written communication Signup and view all the answers

What type of communication includes body language?

Gestural communication Signup and view all the answers

Which form of communication relies heavily on spoken words?

Written communication Signup and view all the answers

What type of communication does not involve words spoken out loud?

Written communication Signup and view all the answers

Which type of communication primarily includes facial expressions and gestures?

Gestural communication Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of encouraging people to share their problems?

To create a personal connection and reduce distance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the drawback of formal communication mentioned in the text?

It is impersonal and maintains a distance between communicators Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of encouraging people to share their problems, according to the text?

It creates a more personal and less distant communication environment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the relationship between formal communication and personal connection, according to the text?

Formal communication can hinder the development of personal connection Signup and view all the answers

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What is the key characteristic of informal communications according to the text?

Which of the following best describes the nature of informal communications based on the information provided?

What is implied about the reach or scope of informal communications?

What is the primary distinction between informal and formal communications based on the information provided?

What is the main advantage of informal communications described in the text?

What was ranked as one of the most-commonly listed skills in new job postings in 2020?

What type of skill was ranked as one of the most-commonly listed in new job postings in 2020?

In which year were communication skills ranked as one of the most-commonly listed skills in new job postings?

What does the text suggest about the importance of communication skills in the job market?

Based on the information provided, which of the following can be inferred about the job market in 2020?

What type of channels are formal communications?

Who can use formal communications to reach out to others?

Which term best describes the nature of formal communications?

What distinguishes formal communications from informal ones?

In the organizational context, formal communications are typically associated with:

Which form of communication provides a permanent record of communication for future reference?

What type of communication includes body language?

Which form of communication relies heavily on spoken words?

What type of communication does not involve words spoken out loud?

Which type of communication primarily includes facial expressions and gestures?

What is the main purpose of encouraging people to share their problems?

Which of the following best describes the drawback of formal communication mentioned in the text?

What is the main benefit of encouraging people to share their problems, according to the text?

Which of the following best describes the relationship between formal communication and personal connection, according to the text?

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