BA 1500 Exam 2 NEWEST VERSION 2026
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Which of the following statements about workplace priorities is not
true?
Priorities are more constant than values
Which of the following actions will contribute to receiving a timely,
desired response to a business message?
-recognizing others' individualism
-respecting the time of others
In a business message, slanting the facts means to
include only favorable information
Your goal in framing a business message is to
help the audience see the issue from a strategic perspective
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Readers will usually interpret a business message containing the
repeated use of the we-voice as
team-focused
When the tone of a business message is _____________, there is an
implied interest in the opinions and needs of the audience.
welcoming
Which of the following are benefits of recognizing the contributions of
others in business messages?
-credit given in return on other projects
-better working relationships
During the planning stages of business-message formation ,
anticipating a reader's reaction is tied to
-how the message will affect workplace relationships
-the ways a reader will think and feel
The framing of the primary business message is important for which of
the following reasons?
-it underlines support for the message's key ideas
-it emphasizes the message's premises
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-it gives focus to an important argument
When excellent business writers craft a message, they focus on the
________ stage first.
planning
Which of the following are ways an inexperienced newcomer can
improve a professional reputation?
-ask to take on projects with greater responsibilities
-dress in a manner that reflects the company's corporate culture
-be in attendance at numerous meetings
In business communications, which of the following generally
enhances the writer's beneficial influence over others?
optimism
Which of the following should be avoided in business writing?
-implication of adversarial positions
-emphasis on differences
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Which of the following are elements of credibility that can be affected
by the impressions readers have of the meta messages in business
communication?
-character
-caring
-competence
For many business messages, the most important step in the planning
stage of business communication writing is identifying
the benefits to be gained by the reader
T/F: In a business message, the negative traits of products and
services should be emphasized.
False
To demonstrate a can-do attitude in a business message, the writer
should use
realistic assertions
Which of the following are aspects of setting up the logic of a business
message?
-identifying supporting points