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When trying to gather information in order to identify a problem, it is important to _______.

A
Evaluate the best course of action
B
Find reliable sources
C
Embrace your assumptions
D
Generate multiple solutions
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Writers should avoid jargon because jargon ______.

A
Takes too long to use
B
Limits what ideas can be explored
C
Conveys too much information
D
Is difficult for many to understand
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What is one course of action available in every decision making process?

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Respond in a way which will have only positive consequences
B
Respond in a way which will have no negative consequences
C
Choose to do nothing about the issue
D
None of the above
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Walt is asked to give a speech to his coworkers, and he decides to try to use a speech written by the great speaker President John F Kennedy. Walt is unlikely to succeed in his speech because _____.

A
The audience will sense that he is being insincere
B
The audience will not understand why he is speaking oddly
C
The audience will lack engagement with his speech.
D
All of the above
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Using the entire decision making process may be unnecessary when _____.

A
There are many factors to take into account
B
Decisions are small and inconsequential
C
The path to action is not clear
D
Many alternative decisions are in competition
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The last step of the problem solving process is to choose the best solution.

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T
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F
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Having unnecessary fluff in your comments can _____.

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Cause your message to be unclear
B
Make your audience energized
C
Make your comments more concise
D
Show off your education
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If a speaker misunderstands their purpose, what could go wrong?

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Reading out loud is an effective strategy for proofreading a written work.

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T
B
F
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When identifying problems and solutions, it is important to question your assumptions.

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T
B
F
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Speakers can get into a comfort zone by practicing often.

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T
B
F
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What does it mean to consider logic when prioritizing tasks?

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E-mail is usually a formal mode of business communication.

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T
B
F
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The best way to correct any new problems that arise because of a solution is to ________.

A
Address problems with a counterplan
B
Deal with those issues all at once
C
Ignore those problems until they are severe
D
All of the above
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One advantage of the decision making process is that it helps to weigh options.

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T
B
F

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