Understanding Ambiguity in Spoken Language
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What is the role of the receiver in the communication chain?

  • To develop prejudices against the sender
  • To ignore the message
  • To create barriers in communication
  • To decode the message as intended by the sender (correct)

    • Why is dealing with barriers to effective communication essential?

  • To create more barriers
  • To ensure smooth functioning and growth of the organization (correct)
  • To make the message more complex
  • To increase misunderstandings

    • What happens when the receiver is unable to comprehend the message?

  • The sender ignores the receiver
  • The sender develops prejudices (correct)
  • The sender becomes happy
  • The message becomes clearer

    • Why is communication referred to as the lifeline of a business organization?

    <p>Because it affects smooth functioning and growth of the organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential barrier to communication caused by the sender according to the text?

    <p>Inability to decide the proper timing for communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a barrier caused by the sender in the text?

    <p>Proper timing for communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can hinder effective communication according to the text?

    <p>Use of high-sounding words by the sender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the sender contribute to communication barriers in message transmission?

    <p>Having a negative attitude towards the receiver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of poor communication on the workforce?

    <p>Decreased productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does poor communication affect sales in business organizations?

    <p>Hampers growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can result from incomplete actions due to poor communication?

    <p>Lack of clarity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does poor communication between management and employees affect productivity?

    <p>Leads to demotivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might happen if you concentrate on each and every word the speaker says for a long period?

    <p>You may lose track of the conversation's gist.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is understanding the sound structure important in effective listening?

    <p>To differentiate between varying meanings of similar-sounding words.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of indirect communication mentioned in the text?

    <p>'You may leave now' instead of 'That would be all, thank you.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do socio-cultural barriers affect effective listening according to the text?

    <p>By hampering the ability to interpret unfamiliar accents and pronunciations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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