Author Question: If information is obscured or omitted, what can be the result for the communication? A) The ... (Read 65 times)

craiczarry · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

If information is obscured or omitted, what can be the result for the communication?

A) The communication becomes inaccurate.
B) The communication becomes unethical.
C) Pertinent information is missing.
D) The quantity of the information suffers.
E) The reader is more likely to support your argument.

Question 2

Which of the following is least likely to satisfy the audience's informational needs?

A) Accurate information
B) Ethical information
C) Pertinent information
D) Quality information
E) Background information

nmyers · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Explanation: B) By working hard to ensure the accuracy of the information you gather, you'll also avoid many ethical problems in your messages. However, messages can also be unethical if important information is omitted or obscured.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: E
Explanation: E) After you have defined your audience's information needs, your next step is to satisfy those needs completely. In addition to delivering the right quantity of information, you are responsible for verifying the quality of that information. Information should be accurate, ethical and pertinent.