COMM 211 Exam #3 Practice Questions

The __________ is characterized by a fast and fragmented society.

Mentoring relationships are of little value to minorities and women.

The SIP and the dual-capacity model both build on the ideas found in the media richness model.

The postmodern era is characterized by the logic and rationality of science and technology.

Because e-mails are sent and received at different times, they represent ______ communication.

According to media richness theorists, the choice of a communication medium is based on

Technology always "brings order to chaos."

All of the following are aspects of the social information processing model except:

Globalization has had several identifiable influences on organizational communication including

Women on the mommy track have equal opportunities for advancement in the workplace.

An approach to globalizing the workplace that emphasizes cultural distinctiveness is known as?

The 2012 Obama campaign was able to use social media to enhance its grassroots campaigning.

In laissez-faire capitalism, the government takes a "hands-off" approach to business.

A _________ organization identifies with the worldwide system rather than any particular nation

A global organization identifies with one nationality while doing business across many nations.

An individual who thinks technology's role in the workplace is always good is sometimes called

NCT will not be embraced until there is a critical mass of individuals who use the technology.

Multinational organizations identify with 2 or more countries with distinct cultural qualities.

Which of the following has not directly contributed to the rise of globalization?

The Employee Non-Discrimination Act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities.

Contigent workers are at higher risk for work-related __________________ than other workers.

____is an approach that emphasizes the need for organizations to adapt to a global marketplace.

People who were born in the late 1980's and 1990's are known as what?

The service economy is dominated by electronic transactions or ___________.

Flextime, onsite day care, and job sharing are examples of ________________ programs.

The _____ is a clear barrier that it prevents women and minorities from moving into management.