Discuss information richness and provide examples of rich and ...

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Discuss information richness and provide examples of rich and lean communication channels.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Velma sees her work primarily as a means to develop a reputation and to feel important. Which of the following best reflects her orientation toward work?
 
  A) Job Orientation
  B) Career Orientation
  C) Calling Orientation
  D) Duty Orientation

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Answer to Question 1

Information richness is the potential information-carrying capacity of data. The richest channel of communication is face-to-face while the leanest channels are impersonal static channels like fliers or bulletins.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Explanataion: A) Incorrect. People with a job orientation primarily focus on their work as a transaction. They see their work as a means to make money.
B) Correct. People with a career orientation primarily focus on advancement and prestige. They see their work as a way to get ahead and feel important.
C) Incorrect. People with a calling orientation primarily focus on contribution to some valued cause. They see their work as a way to serve others.
D) Incorrect. Duty is not one of the major work orientations.