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NEW WGU D072 PRACTICE EXAM WITH Q&A
NEWLY MODIFIED GRADED A+ TESTED AND
APPROVED!!!!!
Productive communication style used by those who express their ideas while
listening attentively to others -- ANSWER--assertive communicator
Mechanism by which employees align and are drawn to organizations that
match individual culture, preferences, and working style. -- ANSWER-
Attraction
A theory holding that (1) individuals are attracted to organizations whose
members are similar to themselves in terms of personality, values, interests, and
other attributes; (2) organizations are more likely to select those who possess
knowledge, skills, and abilities similar to the ones their existing members
possess; and (3) over time, those who do not fit in well are more likely to leave -
ANSWER--Attraction-selection-attrition
A theory holding that (1) individuals are attracted to organizations whose
members are similar to themselves in terms of personality, values, interests, and
other attributes; (2) organizations are more likely to select those who possess
knowledge, skills, and abilities similar to the ones their existing members
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possess; and (3) over time, those who do not fit in well are more likely to leave -
ANSWER--Attraction-selection-attrition (A-S-A)
The unpredictable and uncontrollable but normal reduction of work force due to
resignations, retirement, sickness, or death -- ANSWER--Attrition
Leadership style that keeps close control over subordinates and does not seek
much input from others -- ANSWER--Autocratic style
Productive communication style used by those who express their ideas while
listening attentively to others -- ANSWER--Assertive Comunicator
Mechanism by which employees align and are drawn to organizations that
match individual culture, preferences, and working style. -- ANSWER-
Attraction
A theory holding that (1) individuals are attracted to organizations whose
members are similar to themselves in terms of personality, values, interests, and
other attributes; (2) organizations are more likely to select those who possess
knowledge, skills, and abilities similar to the ones their existing members
possess; and (3) over time, those who do not fit in well are more likely to leave -
ANSWER--Attraction-selection-attrition
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Possession of the means or skill to do something -- ANSWER--Ability
Giving the sender full, undisturbed attention with the intention of fully receiving
his or her message -- ANSWER--Active Listening
Forceful communication style often carried out in a loud and hostile manner --
ANSWER--Aggressive Communicator
The unpredictable and uncontrollable but normal reduction of work force due to
resignations, retirement, sickness, or death -- ANSWER--Attritition
Possession of the means or skill to do something -- ANSWER--ability
Giving the sender full, undisturbed attention with the intention of fully receiving
his or her message -- ANSWER--Active listening
Forceful communication style often carried out in a loud and hostile manner --
ANSWER--aggressive communicator
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Factor that prevents the receiver from receiving and understanding the message
accurately -- ANSWER--barrier to effective communication
Guided interview questions where individuals describe their thoughts and
feelings during specific situations and a coach helps establish a development
plan -- ANSWER--behavioral event interviews
Means of passing information from sender to recipient, such as via face-to-face
meeting or telephone call -- ANSWER--channel
Guide that publicly sets out an organization's key values and ethical obligations
-- ANSWER--code of ethics
Ability to take something away or punish someone for noncompliance --
ANSWER--Coercive power
Sharing understanding and meaning via oral, nonverbal, and written forms --
ANSWER--Communication
NEW WGU D072 PRACTICE EXAM WITH Q&A
NEWLY MODIFIED GRADED A+ TESTED AND
APPROVED!!!!!
Productive communication style used by those who express their ideas while
listening attentively to others -- ANSWER--assertive communicator
Mechanism by which employees align and are drawn to organizations that
match individual culture, preferences, and working style. -- ANSWER-
Attraction
A theory holding that (1) individuals are attracted to organizations whose
members are similar to themselves in terms of personality, values, interests, and
other attributes; (2) organizations are more likely to select those who possess
knowledge, skills, and abilities similar to the ones their existing members
possess; and (3) over time, those who do not fit in well are more likely to leave -
ANSWER--Attraction-selection-attrition
A theory holding that (1) individuals are attracted to organizations whose
members are similar to themselves in terms of personality, values, interests, and
other attributes; (2) organizations are more likely to select those who possess
knowledge, skills, and abilities similar to the ones their existing members
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possess; and (3) over time, those who do not fit in well are more likely to leave -
ANSWER--Attraction-selection-attrition (A-S-A)
The unpredictable and uncontrollable but normal reduction of work force due to
resignations, retirement, sickness, or death -- ANSWER--Attrition
Leadership style that keeps close control over subordinates and does not seek
much input from others -- ANSWER--Autocratic style
Productive communication style used by those who express their ideas while
listening attentively to others -- ANSWER--Assertive Comunicator
Mechanism by which employees align and are drawn to organizations that
match individual culture, preferences, and working style. -- ANSWER-
Attraction
A theory holding that (1) individuals are attracted to organizations whose
members are similar to themselves in terms of personality, values, interests, and
other attributes; (2) organizations are more likely to select those who possess
knowledge, skills, and abilities similar to the ones their existing members
possess; and (3) over time, those who do not fit in well are more likely to leave -
ANSWER--Attraction-selection-attrition
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Possession of the means or skill to do something -- ANSWER--Ability
Giving the sender full, undisturbed attention with the intention of fully receiving
his or her message -- ANSWER--Active Listening
Forceful communication style often carried out in a loud and hostile manner --
ANSWER--Aggressive Communicator
The unpredictable and uncontrollable but normal reduction of work force due to
resignations, retirement, sickness, or death -- ANSWER--Attritition
Possession of the means or skill to do something -- ANSWER--ability
Giving the sender full, undisturbed attention with the intention of fully receiving
his or her message -- ANSWER--Active listening
Forceful communication style often carried out in a loud and hostile manner --
ANSWER--aggressive communicator
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Factor that prevents the receiver from receiving and understanding the message
accurately -- ANSWER--barrier to effective communication
Guided interview questions where individuals describe their thoughts and
feelings during specific situations and a coach helps establish a development
plan -- ANSWER--behavioral event interviews
Means of passing information from sender to recipient, such as via face-to-face
meeting or telephone call -- ANSWER--channel
Guide that publicly sets out an organization's key values and ethical obligations
-- ANSWER--code of ethics
Ability to take something away or punish someone for noncompliance --
ANSWER--Coercive power
Sharing understanding and meaning via oral, nonverbal, and written forms --
ANSWER--Communication
