Author Question: Using mobile phones during meetings is A) routine in today's high-tech workplace. B) now ... (Read 106 times)

stock · **on:** Jun 24, 2018

Using mobile phones during meetings is

A) routine in today's high-tech workplace.
B) now restricted or prohibited in many organizations.
C) an effective way to show your professionalism.
D) almost always acceptable, as long as your phone is in silent mode.
E) an effective way to show your ability to multitask.

Question 2

When introducing yourself to someone in a business context, you should always include a brief description of

A) one of your personal interests or hobbies.
B) your role in the company.
C) your company's history.
D) your greatest accomplishment.
E) the correct spelling of your name.

Liamb2179 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Explanation: B) Phone calls in meetings are disruptive. It is now considered poor etiquette to accept even a super important phone call without apologizing for taking the call.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Explanation: B) In most cases, your name is less important than your function in the organization. People need extra clues to place you into a context. Knowing that you are Mary Smith is much less helpful than knowing you are Mary Smith, the IT specialist who developed the current database that the company uses.