BA 2030 Practice Exam

In deductive outline, the most important information should be

The effective closing for a bad-news message

In a sales message, the last paragraph should

When writing complicated procedures, which method is best?

A personal yet professional letter of recommendation should be written by

Which type of research requires direct involvement with human subjects?

Which of the following is correct concerning the design of pie charts?

Which of the following statements represents the best advice for inclusion of personal information on a résumé?

Which of the following headings is not in a parallel structure with the others?

When writing procedures, which word is not a good example of an action word the reader can visualize?

BGSU wants a company to take care of the landscaping. BSGU would send out a(an) for bids

Jan is generally in favor of the new health care plan. Select the best opening sentence for that memo.

Which of the following is not suitable within the first sentence of a bad-news message?

Placing graphics in the appendix is

Which is the best example of a behavioral interview question?

When writing a business message, you should

A detailed written record of what was said during a meeting is called what?

When answering a behavioral interview question, you should reply using what model?

A manager has to lay off three employees. Which of the following channels of communication would be most appropriate?

Which characteristic is probably the most persuasive?

Which is not a type of interview strategy by an employer?

Which listing presents the steps for the deductive sequence approach for a good-news message?

A memo format heading does not include a _____________

Writing coherently means

Which of the following is an adequate reason for choosing passive voice?

Preparing negative news messages requires a/an __________ approach?

The most important reason for teams to utilize agendas and minutes is that

Which is the best choice for the first sentence of an unsolicited sales message?

Which graphic aid would be best to show a company's stock performance over a 10-year period?

A manager who wants to introduce flexible work schedules for his company will write which one of the following proposals

The executive summary in a formal report should

Which of the following stages of team development reaches optimal performance levels?

Saying, “I know that I have superb communication skills and can outsell anybody” reflects what on a resume?

Which of the following is not suitable within the first sentence of a bad-news message?

The central selling point in a persuasive message

What type of report helps managers decide if actions should be taken?

The following guidelines for preparing a resume are true except?

Enumerated lists

Which of the following is an effective device for gaining attention in a persuasive message?

An employer is likely to interpret an error on your résumé or letter of application as an indication that

Which of the following is a source of secondary data?

According to Abraham Maslow, the desire to contribute through philanthropic channels is an example of satisfying

RFP stands for?

If bad news appears in the first sentence of a message, the

During the course of a day employees spend the most time doing what?

Which of the following sentences illustrates passive voice?

To project a more positive, tactful tone when giving negative news

Which of the following will enhance the credibility of the researcher?

Communication in successful work teams

Which is the best for showing changes of quantitative data over time?