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For speakers to be consistently efficient at verbally conveying their intended meanings, they must a. understand that intended meanings may not be fully conveyed by a message because of a variety of factors. b. use shared language that has a […]

The fear of public speaking is known as trait communication apprehension. a. True b. False Cover letters and rsums should not exceed one page. a. True b. False a Facial behavior is considered the most powerful form of nonverbal communication. […]

___________________ is the accomplishment of role-related expectations that are negotiated and shared between an individual and his or her role-related partners in the work and family [life] domains. a. Success b. Promotion c. Work-life balance d. Lateral move The second […]

Nonverbal cues can conflict with what is being said. a. True b. False Which of the following is NOT part of the components of a writing startup sheet? a. purpose b. audience c. delivery d. proofreading d The scripting process […]

When it comes to dealing with angry or rude customers, giving in to their demands is the most appropriate way to avoid further stress. a. True b. False Presenting a presentation in a style similar to that used in casual […]

Making eye contact with your audience is a. not necessary if you are using a PowerPoint presentation because you will be focused on the material. b. one of the best ways to reduce nervousness. c. one of the best ways […]

Verbal communication does not carry any symbolic meaning or understanding. a. True b. False Terry has noticed that his colleagues at work frequently take breaks and leave the office to take personal phone calls. These behaviors are a. not allowed […]

One way for Type B workers to achieve balance is to a. become a proactive communicator versus a reactive communicator. b. learn to say no. c. ignore small problems. d. continue being laid back as stress can be dangerous. Interpersonal […]

Sally was working on a team that was comprised of colleagues from a different cultural background who value time differently. Sally was consistently frustrated with the way the team worked together, lamenting that meetings often started late and went well […]

The average person remembers between _______% and _______% of what they hear. a. 50%; 75% b. 25%; 50% c. 30%; 60% d. 60%; 80% Which of the following is an illegal question to ask during an interview? a. total length […]

Adding a relational layer to a message can be done with a. eye contact. b. tone of voice. c. word choice. d. all of the above Joe was getting ready for his first performance evaluation at his new company. He […]

The period of time in which people starting a new job adjust and “settle in” is called the a. probationary period. b. workplace networking. c. the socialization process. d. the assimilation process. A(n) ___________________ is a plan that focuses on […]

Selena pays back a $2,000 loan from her parents within one year before she files the bankruptcy petition. This is an example of: A. anticipatory breach. B. a secured transaction. C. preferential payment. D. a failure of consideration. Which of […]

The FDCPA requires a collector to give a debtor certain information about the debt: A. within ten days of the collector’s first communication with the debtor. B. within ten days of the debtor receiving the credit amount. C. within five […]

Which of the following legal provisions treats a corporation as a person? A. Corporation law B. The law of contract C. The Constitution of the United States D. The law of torts To give notice of a dissociation that is […]

A check on which one bank is the drawer and another bank is a drawee is a: A. cashier’s check. B. antedated check. C. certified check. D. teller’s check. In an assault case, it is irrelevant: A. whether the threatened […]

The common law held that landlords: A. did not have the right to evict tenants for nonpayment of rent. B. needed to make necessary repairs of their leased premises. C. were responsible for the injuries caused to tenant due to […]

To recover under a property insurance policy, an insurable interest must exist: A. When the policy is purchased: Yes; At the time of loss: Yes B. When the policy is purchased: Yes; At the time of loss: No C. When […]

S agrees to sell B 10,000 widgets at a price of $1.00 per widget. After B breaches the contract, S resells the widgets for $1.10 per widget in a public sale. S also saved $200 in shipping costs. What amount […]

Which of the following best represents an agent’s duty of segregation? A. The agent not dealing with the principal’s property so that it appears to be the agent’s. B. The agent should not profit or receive any other benefit from […]

In order to satisfy the statute of frauds, the parties’ writing must be: A. signed by both parties. B. in legalese. C. signed by the “party to be charged.” In which of the following cases will a drawer and any […]

A personal representative of an estate would breach fiduciary duties if the personal representative: A. combined personal funds with funds of the estate so that both could purchase treasury bills. B. represented the estate in a lawsuit brought against it […]

Which of the following acts is most likely to violate the Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR)? A. Calling a consumer’s residence at 9:30 P.M. to inform about an exciting prize promotion. B. Soliciting sales through the mailing of a catalog and […]

Which of the following forms of business always imposes double taxation on the earnings of the business? A. A corporation B. A limited liability company C. A limited liability partnership D. A sole proprietorship Sharon and Martha are general partners […]

Which of the following instruments defines an order directed to a certain person, namely a bank, to pay money from a person’s account to a third person? A. Check B. Promissory note C. Certificate of deposit D. Draft Sean made […]

What is the term for a dissociation that violates the partnership agreement? A. Wrongful dissociation B. Breach dissociation C. Fraud dissociation D. Agent dissociation David entered into a contract to sell Ruth a parcel of land fully aware that Ruth’s […]

The typical dissolution of a corporation requires approval of the: A. board of directors. B. creditors of the company. C. merger company. D. shareholders. If Jay signs Mila’s name to a negotiable instrument without Mila’s authorization or approval: A. the […]

Joe Smith has just died. Three months ago, when he knew that his death was impending, Joe established a spendthrift trust for the protection of his 16-year old son Bobby. The trust property consists mainly of $500,000 in investment securities. […]

Which of the following relieves an employee of the hassle of separately filing charges under Title VII with the EEOC and with the state agency? A. Featherbedding by the EEOC B. Worksharing agreements of the EEOC C. A “right-to-sue” letter […]

Strong Corp. and Marginal, Inc. are competitors. Strong plans to acquire ownership of Marginal. Which of the following, if true, would help bolster a conclusion that the acquisition is lawful under Clayton Act Section 7? A. That the industry in […]

Which of the following is an option for the secured creditor when the debtor defaults? A. Transfer the collateral on to another creditor. B. Forget the collateral, and sue the debtor on his note or promise to pay. C. Sell […]

Sally seeks to list her home with Barry, a real estate broker. Sally and Barry agree that Barry will receive a commission if the home sells within 90 days, regardless of who actually causes the sale of the property. Sally […]

A buyer in the ordinary course of business is: A. subject to the security interest created by his seller. B. free from the security interest created by the secured party. C. free from the security interest created by his seller. […]

Able borrowed $10,000 from Baker, promising to return it with $1,000 interest on January 1, 2006. There is no dispute that Able owes Baker $11,000 due on January 1, 2006. On that day, Able gave Baker a valid check in […]

Able Co. entered into a contract with Baker Co. for the sale of goods. Both parties are merchants under the UCC and each party used its own form as an offer and acceptance. On the reverse of each form, there […]

Chicago School theorists argue that antitrust policy’s primary thrust should feature: A. prointraindustry competition efforts. B. proregulation efforts. C. anticoncentration efforts. D. anticonspiracy efforts. The traditional objective of the business corporation has been to: A. act in a socially and […]

Eleanor Rigby is an employee of Strawberry Fields Music, Inc., a firm that specializes in the preparation of original music for possible use by advertisers in TV and radio commercials. In January 2000, Rigby wrote a song that is protected […]

Which of the following is true about the seller’s right to reclaim goods from an insolvent buyer? A. This right is superior to the rights of a good faith purchaser for value of the goods. B. The seller must make […]

Which of the following is true of the Commerce Clause in present times? A. It has become a federal power with an extensive regulatory reach. B. It no longer blocks state regulations that hinder interstate commerce. C. It has been […]

The Code determines negotiability at _____, so that indorsements do not affect the underlying negotiability of the instrument. A. precompliance B. abeyance C. issuance D. disaffirmance With an insurance contract who typically is the party that makes the offer? A. […]

The Statute of Limitation provision of the UCC holds that for contracts for the sale of goods (in the absence of contractual agreement to the contrary) the period of time within which a lawsuit must be commenced is: A. one […]

Which section of the UCC defines what a merchant is? A. 2-104(1) B. 2-302 C. 2-305(2) D. 2-306 Which of the following is true of the duty of agents to the principal? A. The duty not to use or disclose […]

When a court says that an agreement is illegal, it most likely means that the agreement: A. has not mentioned a time period for which the agreement is valid. B. does not identify the parties involved in the agreement. C. […]

A general partner in a limited partnership believes wrongly that an LLLP has been created. In such a case, which of the following will apply? A. He will be considered a limited partner of the limited partnership. B. He will […]

What is the term for a condition that is specified in the contract? A. Express condition B. Implied condition C. Corporate condition D. Bilateral condition Section 7 of the Clayton Act prohibits mergers where evidence indicates that the merger: A. […]

There is/are no _____ for violating the provisions of the Clayton Act. A. injunctive relief B. treble damages C. cease-and-desist orders D. criminal penalties In a “mixed” contract for the sale of both goods and services, the court will apply […]

Which of the following doctrines often proves helpful to plaintiffs who bring a product liability lawsuit alleging negligence? A. Res judicata B. Res ipsa loquitur C. Caveat venditor D. Caveat emptor In the absence of a specific provision in a […]

Sarah is 75 years old. She has a serious illness, but she does not want to be kept alive by extraordinary medical technology. Specifically, she does not want to be kept alive by a respirator. Which of the following should […]

The Sherman Act states that corporations convicted of violating it may be fined as much as: A. $50 million per violation B. $100 million per violation C. $200 million per violation D. $150 million per violation Ann wants to download […]

A(n) _____ occurs when the landlord or the tenant transfers all of her remaining rights under the lease to another person. A. tenancy B. lease C. sublease D. assignment You wish to download free software from the Internet. The download […]