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Most living systems can be described as having inputs, ____, and outputs.HTMLENTITY#8203HTMLENTITY a. HTMLENTITY#8203HTMLENTITYthermodynamics b. HTMLENTITY#8203HTMLENTITYpositive transfers c. HTMLENTITY#8203HTMLENTITYthroughputs d. HTMLENTITY#8203HTMLENTITYkinetics e. HTMLENTITY#8203HTMLENTITYcreations What kind of economist favors adjusting existing economic policies and tools to be more environmentally beneficial over […]

Polar bears might only be found in ____ at the end of this century.HTMLENTITY#8203HTMLENTITY a. HTMLENTITY#8203HTMLENTITYareas with icebergs b. HTMLENTITY#8203HTMLENTITYvery limited areas c. HTMLENTITY#8203HTMLENTITYzoos d. HTMLENTITY#8203HTMLENTITYthe immediate north and south pole regions e. HTMLENTITY#8203HTMLENTITYremote mountains with glaciers What may have […]

HTMLENTITY#8203HTMLENTITYAffluence always has negative environmental effects. a. True b. False ANSWER: False Groundwater found in layers of rock, sand, and gravel is called ____.HTMLENTITY#8203HTMLENTITY a. HTMLENTITY#8203HTMLENTITYunderground lakes b. HTMLENTITY#8203HTMLENTITYaquifers c. HTMLENTITY#8203HTMLENTITYwetlands d. HTMLENTITY#8203HTMLENTITYbasins e. HTMLENTITY#8203HTMLENTITYstocks A ANSWER: b A grassy […]

HTMLENTITY#8203HTMLENTITYSea otters play a role in maintaining the biodiversity of which ecosystem? a. HTMLENTITY#8203HTMLENTITYtidal pools b. HTMLENTITY#8203HTMLENTITYcoastal kelp forests c. HTMLENTITY#8203HTMLENTITYcoastal sandy beaches d. HTMLENTITY#8203HTMLENTITYopen ocean areas e. estuaries Middleincome countries such as India and China may have low ____, […]

Some U.S. power plants have switched to lowsulfur coal, but this move has actually increased carbon emissions because more coal must be burned to generate a given amount of electricity. a. True b. False Of the following water cycle processes, […]

Animal feed lots can lead to ____.HTMLENTITY#8203HTMLENTITY a. HTMLENTITY#8203HTMLENTITYless available land for feeding overall b. HTMLENTITY#8203HTMLENTITYincrease genetic resistance to microbes in humans c. HTMLENTITY#8203HTMLENTITYa reduction in soil erosion d. HTMLENTITY#8203HTMLENTITYa reduction in overgrazing e. greater biodiversityHTMLENTITY#8203HTMLENTITY Which type of forest […]

How you can you locate information about a company? a. HTMLENTITY#8203HTMLENTITYTalking with current employees b. HTMLENTITY#8203HTMLENTITYSearching the Web c. HTMLENTITY#8203HTMLENTITYReviewing company advertisements and promotions d. HTMLENTITY#8203HTMLENTITYAll answer choices would help you locate information about a company. Which statement about proofreading […]

Which of the following should be included in a feasibility report? a. The background and problem necessitating the proposal b. Problems that may result from implementation c. Costs of implementing the proposal d. All answer choices should be included in […]

Lindsay is writing a property description for a new real estate brochure. To make her brochure more effective, Lindsay should anticipate her audience. This means she a. identifies the property’s outstanding traits and describes them clearly. b. concentrates on the […]

If you make an error during your presentation, you will recover more rapidly and reconnect most effectively with your audience if you immediately issue a sincere apology. a. True b. False Most businesses make adjustments promptly. a. True b. False […]

All of the following are effective techniques for softening bad news except a. suggesting a compromise or an alternative. b. positioning the bad news at the beginning or end of a paragraph. c. placing the bad news in a subordinate […]

Surveys provide the richest, most accurate firsthand information. a. True b. False Another name for a complaint message is a claim message. a. True b. False True RATIONALE: Another name for a complaint message is a claim message. Social networking […]

What is the best advice for writing goodwill messages? a. Focus the message solely on the sender. b. Make a good impression by giving a readymade card instead of writing your own message. c. Send a goodwill message promptly. d. […]

Two of the most effective techniques to improve your audience’s ability to understand and remember your speech are a. good organization and intentional repetition. b. eliminating repetition and removing obvious signposting. c. appropriate business attire and a multimedia presentation. d. […]

Communication is defined as “the transmission of information and meaning from one individual or group to another.” The crucial element of this definition is a. transmission. b. information. c. meaning. d. individual. One goal of an adjustment message is to […]

Which of the following statement best provides constructive criticism? a. You seem to think that you can submit any kind of work and that it doesn’t matter. b. Your work is often shoddy. c. Producing inferior work often causes this […]

Many of us are poor listeners because a. the brain can process information at least three times as fast as people talk. b. we tend to “tune out” speakers whose ideas run counter to our own. c. we would rather […]

Your goal as a business writer is to impress your reader. a. True b. False All of the following are effective tips for creating an outline except a. use a single item under a major component. b. divide the topic […]

Today, most jobs are filled through the open job market. a. True b. False Although messages may have a primary and a secondary audience, the writer needs to profile only the primary audience to determine the best presentation of the […]

The minutes of a meeting should identify the names of individuals present and absent. a. True b. False Although mechanical means are occasionally appropriate to create emphasis, more often a writer achieves emphasis stylistically. a. True b. False True RATIONALE: […]

To reduce resistance in a persuasive request, you should avoid offering counterarguments so that you do not offend your reader. a. True b. False Which of the following is the most effective emotional appeal? a. For a limited time you […]

A cover message doesn’t always need to accompany your rsum; for instance, if you send your rsum by fax or email, a cover message is not necessary. a. True b. False Business messages should be a. writer oriented. b. purposeful. […]

Choose the best closing for a message requesting the receiver’s support for a proposed change in a benefits plan. a. Please email me at your earliest convenience with your decision. b. Contacting me by December 1 about your support of […]

When you write a claim or complaint letter, an effective persuasive technique is using words and phrases that clearly display how angry you are about the situation. a. True b. False You are an inventory specialist for a retail store. […]

What should you do immediately after leaving an interview? a. Take notes about the interview. b. Celebrate. c. Call the interviewer to thank him or her. d. Send the interviewer(s) flowers. What statement best describes the summary of qualifications portion […]

Which of the following statements about rsums is inaccurate? a. A rsum is expected to showcase your strengths and minimize your weaknesses. b. An ethical rsum may include halftruths but not outright lies. c. Even after you have been hired, […]

You must prepare your monthly business report for company stockholders and present your department’s expected sales for the next three months. Which report format would be most appropriate? a. Letter format b. Memo or email format c. Manuscript format d. […]

Business reports are always presented in writing or orally, but they are not presented digitally. a. True b. False Which of the following statements about interview thankyou messages is most accurate? a. Thankyou messages are not important to employers. b. […]

Most workplace messages should be organized a. indirectly. b. chronologically. c. directly. d. topically. The benefits of voice mail include eliminating unnecessary chit chat, telephone tag, inaccurate messages, and a. time zone barriers. b. the need for written messages. c. […]

When brainstorming to generate ideas, you should a. critique each idea as it is suggested. b. record ideas without judging them. c. always work alone for greater efficiency. d. allow no more than five ideas to be discussed. Arika is […]

Tyler is writing a report that analyzes the GlobalCom, Inc., market share of cell phone subscriptions worldwide by region. He will probably organize his report a. chronologically by the date the cell phone subscriptions reached their maximums. b. around extensive […]

You can maximize recognition of your rsum by a tracking system if you use targeted keywords and incorporate words from the advertisement or job description. a. True b. False Persuasion is necessary when a. you anticipate that your audience will […]

What is the ideal number of participants for most groups? a. Two b. Four to five c. Ten d. There is no “ideal” number; more is always better. What is the best advice for assessing the credibility of a Web […]

What is the best advice to follow when creating a multimedia presentation? a. Use the same color for all audiences and occasions. b. Avoid using any images or graphics on your multimedia slides so that your audience focuses on your […]

All of the following are informal research methods except a. interviewing the target audience. b. conducting a scientific experiment. c. looking in company files. d. brainstorming for ideas. Appropriate if bad news a) is personally upsetting, b) may provoke a […]

You can avoid one of the biggest problems with most oral presentations if you focus your speech on a few key ideas. a. True b. False A report discussing the correct procedure to process customer complaints should be organized using […]

Which of the following is the best statement of purpose for a report? a. A wellness program will improve the health of all employees. b. Most companies offer voluntary wellness programs. c. Wellness programs have proven to be effective in […]

Which of the following is the best recommendation for delivering an effective oral presentation? a. Memorize the entire oral presentation so that you don’t have to use notes. b. Read the entire oral presentation to the audience so that nothing […]

One of the best strategies to become a better listener is to question a speaker while he or she is still talking to ensure your comprehension. a. True b. False North Americans value straightforwardness and are suspicious of evasiveness. These […]

The communication process begins when the sender a. determines the appropriate communication channel. b. has an idea. c. encodes an idea into a message. d. plans for feedback. Which of the following is a complex sentence? a. Visit our website […]

Microblogging a. is illegal in businesses today. b. involves adding website links to a blog to encourage feedback from others. c. consists of short messages exchanged on social media networks. d. is performed by only corporate officials who write comments […]

A summary should be as long as necessary to ensure that all illustrations, examples, and references used in the report or document are included within the summary. a. True b. False Every business will have unhappy customers at some point. […]

When right margins are not aligned or justified, they provide more white space and improve readability. a. True b. False When you give a speech without multimedia technology, you may need to prepare notes. You should prepare these notes by […]

Headings that show the sections of a report are called a. talking headings. b. signposts. c. functional headings. d. crosssectional divisions. According to Edward T. Hall, which spatial zone is the largest? a. Intimate b. Personal c. Social d. Public […]

In the closing of a persuasive request, your goal is to prove the merit of your request. a. True b. False Claims made by telephone or email are just as effective as claims made in writing. a. True b. False […]

Which of the following sHTMLENTITY#8203HTMLENTITYtatements about professionalism is most accurate? a. HTMLENTITY#8203HTMLENTITYDemonstrating etiquette is important in the office and online. b. HTMLENTITY#8203HTMLENTITYNo correlation exists between professional behavior and workplace success. c. HTMLENTITY#8203HTMLENTITYEmployees must demonstrate professional behavior only when communicating facetoface […]

Which of the following is the most appropriate closing for an email message or memo? a. Please submit your report by August 1 so that the information can be presented at the seminar. b. Please let me know if I […]

On the day of your interview, you should arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled appointment. a. True b. False All businesses deal with unhappy customers at some point, and they typically follow this pattern in these situations: […]

You should write a formal ____________________ letter to confirm the exact date you will terminate your employment when it is a position you have held for an extended period. Converting a verb into a noun creates stronger, more professional business […]

The following units are available for sale during the year: January 1Beginning Inventory10 units at $18 each April 3Purchase30 units at $20 each August 31Purchase28 units at $25 each September 29Purchase17 units at $30 each December 31Ending Inventory21 units Determine […]