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altibaby

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When developing a mentor relationship with senior executives to improve communication and equity in the workplace, which of the following could likely improve the process?
 
  A) Understanding that men find it easier to bond with other men
  B) Understanding that women find it easier to bond with other women
  C) Understanding that male executives are concerned about developing relationships that may appear inappropriate
  D) Understanding the perception of assertiveness is a negative quality in men
  E) Understanding the perception of assertiveness is a negative quality in women

Question 2

When speaking with someone whose native language is not your own, what could make the communication process easier for the receiver?
 
  A) A written text of your main ideas
  B) Speaking louder
  C) Watch for a smile or nod of the head to signal understanding
  D) Detailed information about issues that may be difficult for the receiver to understand
  E) Short, plain words



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: E
Explanation: E) According to research by Linda Babcock of Carnegie Mellon University, both men and women tend to accept disparity between men and women, viewing assertiveness as a positive quality in men but a negative quality in women. Changing these perceptions could go a long way toward improving communication and equity in the workplace.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: E
Explanation: E) Recognizing our own cultural biases and working to minimize those will improve the communication process. Words should be pronounced clearly, stop at distinct punctuation points and develop one point at a time.




altibaby

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Reply 2 on: Jun 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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