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?

<p>Informal communications are more flexible and adaptable (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They are more widespread and far-reaching (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Communication (D)</p> 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?

<p>Soft skills (D)</p> 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?

<p>2020 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Communication skills are in high demand and widely sought after by employers. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The job market was seeking candidates with a diverse range of skills, including communication. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of channels are formal communications?

<p>Pre-defined (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who can use formal communications to reach out to others?

<p>Employees and leaders (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the nature of formal communications?

<p>Structured (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes formal communications from informal ones?

<p>Pre-defined channels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Official messages (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Written communication (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of communication includes body language?

<p>Gestural communication (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which form of communication relies heavily on spoken words?

<p>Written communication (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Written communication (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of communication primarily includes facial expressions and gestures?

<p>Gestural communication (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To create a personal connection and reduce distance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It is impersonal and maintains a distance between communicators (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It creates a more personal and less distant communication environment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Formal communication can hinder the development of personal connection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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