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As a new supervisor, you need to introduce yourself to your team of ten employees. The best medium for this type of non-routine message would be
 
  A) a face-to-face meeting.
  B) an email message.
  C) a conference call.
  D) a text message.
  E) a podcast.

Question 2

According to the concept of media richness, the richness of a medium depends on its ability to
 
  A) use only one type of informational cue.
  B) limit feedback.
  C) allow personal feedback in large group settings.
  D) convey a sense of affluence and exclusivity.
  E) establish personal focus.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A
Explanation: A) The richness of a face-to-face meeting provides all of the verbal and nonverbal information you need to get to know your team and allow the warmth of your personality to show through.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: E
Explanation: E) Richness is a medium's ability to (1) convey a message through more than one informational cue (visual, verbal, vocal), (2) facilitate feedback, and (3) establish personal focus.




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