Chapter 3 Self-Quiz A

. Consider the following excerpt: "One of the constraints that the company operates under is the need to recruit women candidates for managerial positions. Harriet Smith was clearly ineffective as operations manager." Which of the following statements is true?

The statement is ethical because it doesn't explicitly state that hiring women causes a negative impact on the business.

The statement is unethical because it implies that hiring women causes a negative impact on the business.

The statement is unethical because it mentions women.

The statement is ethical because it is factual. Harriet Smith was ineffective.

. Which of the following do you have ethical obligations to?

Your food

Your family

Yourself

Both b and c.

. A claim such as "No graphics software does more or costs less than PaintPower" is…

unethical because it is unsupported by facts.

an example of subliminal advertising.

a deceptive negative assertion.

is no way unethical as long as it is true.

. Without checking the facts or accuracy of the graph, you quickly use a graph that you found on Facebook t to support a claim you are making in your writing, what unethical communication practice(s) may you be guilty of?

Using misleading illustrations.

Distributing truth.

Uncritical use of information.

Both a and c.

. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

As long as you cite your sources, you have permission to use someone else's material.

Your reputation for integrity is considered an important credential for your job.

Your company could be the subject of a criminal case or civil suit if you plagiarize.

In cases of copyright violation, your intentions are immaterial.

. Which of the following are ways you may engage in collaborative writing at work?

A team leader may assign tasks and distribute work efforts you must perform equally.

You may draft a document and exchange it via email.

You may use online collaborative writing tools to write as a team.

All of the above.

. Which of the following is not a quality of an effective team leader?

Someone who brings lunch for the team every time there is a meeting.

Someone who creates a safe and supportive environment that promotes effective and efficient work.

Someone who ensures the completed document has a unified style and contains all the information required.

Someone who assigns tasks and ensures all team members are performing their fair share of the work.

. Which of the following statements is NOT true of your ethical obligations in the workplace?

You must share information with your colleagues that will improve the practices of your profession.

You have a moral obligation to the academic institution that trained you.

You have a duty to your colleagues to do your fair share of the work assigned.

You must serve the legitimate interests of your employer and guard intellectual property.

. Which one of the following is NOT a copyright infringement?

You download a description of your campus from your school website and post it on your Facebook page.

You download a logo and photographs from your company website for inclusion in a company brochure.

You photocopy an article from a magazine, scan it, and post it on your website.

You copy and paste a paragraph from a journal article into your essay assignment for history class.

. Knowing how your writing will be used by readers helps you know…

who might read it.

what information you need to include.

how to organize the information.

All of the above.

. Which of the following could be a purpose of a technical communication?

To provide information to employees.

To request a specific action by the readers.

To serve as proof of a process completed.

All of the above.

. Planning your document requires close attention to a score of details BEFORE you start writing, even before you start planning. What is a question you should ask yourself even before you begin to write?

Is this really part of my job description?

Who your readers are and what is your purpose for communicating with them?

What type of medium of communication will I use?

How much time will it take to compose?

. Because business readers want answers now, you should answer the following questions as soon as possible in any document, except one.

Do I have to read it?

What is the publishing date of this document?

How does it affect me?

What are the main ideas?

. The image you project in your writing at work will reflect on your…

Co-workers

Friendliness

Credibility

Financial status

. You should have the following before you start writing, except…

A clear idea of your reader's level in the organization.

A personal relationship with each reader.

Knowledge of the purpose of the document.

A clear understanding of your role in the organization.

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