Types of Communication: Definitions and Categories Quiz

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What are the three basic types of communication mentioned in the text?

Verbal, nonverbal, and media

Verbal, written, and nonverbal (correct)

Formal, informal, and visual

Radio, TV, and internet

In the context of communication, what does nonverbal communication mainly rely on?

Reading the meaning of a person

Interacting through symbols or writing

Observing a person and inferring meaning (correct)

Listening to a person to understand their meaning

Which types of media communication are mentioned in the text?

Optical, wireless, and internet

Radio, shows, and series

TV, newspapers, and magazines

Social media, movies, and TV (correct)

What forms of written communication are discussed in the text?

Shows, news, and magazines Signup and view all the answers

Aside from verbal and nonverbal communication, what other types of general communication are mentioned in the text?

Formal and informal communication Signup and view all the answers

What is considered one of the most accessed and used forms of communication around the world?

Internet Signup and view all the answers

In the context of communication, what is visual communication primarily related to?

Observing body language Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between efficiency and effectiveness?

Efficiency is producing a desired result with minimal resources, while effectiveness is the degree of success in achieving a goal. Signup and view all the answers

How is quality defined in the given text?

Quality is fitness for use and customer satisfaction. Signup and view all the answers

What does a goal statement typically describe?

The desired outcome to be accomplished over a long time frame. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of management, what does strategy refer to?

The intelligent allocation of resources through a unique system of activities to achieve a goal. Signup and view all the answers

What are objectives in relation to achieving a goal?

Objectives are specific, actionable targets that need to be achieved within a smaller time frame. Signup and view all the answers

How is management defined in the given text?

The efficient use of scarce resources in a changing environment. Signup and view all the answers

What does effectiveness refer to in the context of achieving organizational objectives?

The degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result. Signup and view all the answers

How can quality be defined according to the given text?

'Fitness for use' and 'customer satisfaction.' Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a media gatekeeper?

To filter information before it is published, broadcast, or posted Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a media monopoly?

It involves one single company dominating a market Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for narrowcasting?

Targeting smaller audience segments with specialized content Signup and view all the answers

What does an oligopoly refer to in media economics?

When a few companies dominate a market Signup and view all the answers

What is the influence of media gatekeepers on public opinion?

They can manipulate public opinion by filtering information Signup and view all the answers