Communication Skills
Communication Skills
Communication Skills
a. Communication is the art of transmitting information, ideas and attitudes from one
person to another. T
b. In the communication process, information flows from sender to receiver. T
c. There are six functions of communications F 8
d. The key for business success relies on not only the capital, technology, facilities but
also the communication art. T
e. Communication skills are essential no matter what job you work in or your level of
seniority.T
f. There are a few barrier types in communications
g. The emotional IQ of a person does not determine his/her communication capacity F
h. Different cultures have a different meaning for several basic values of society. T
Chapter 2
a. The communication is a simple process. F
b. There are Seven major elements of communication process. T
c. The feedback is the final step of the process that ensures the receiver has received the
message and interpreted it correctly as it was intended by the sender. T
d .The sender’s knowledge, skills, perception, background, competencies, etc. has a great
impact on the success of the message. T
e. The degree to which the receiver decodes the message depends on his knowledge of
the subject matter, experience, trust and relationship with the sender. T
f. With experience and practice, you cannot learn and improve on your communication
skills. F
g. Many communication skills are not habits you have developed over time. F
h. Seek out opportunities both on and off the job that require you to use communication
skills. T
Chapter 3
a. There are 7 reasons for good internal communications. T
b. Internal communications gives people a more holistic view of your organization. T
c. Business sometimes suffers, teams are sometimes forced to restructure, and mergers
and acquisitions happen due to bad internal communication. T
d. Internal communications create a channel for feedback, debate, and discussion. T
e. External communications share your marketing mix with the world T
f. There are a few types of external communications. F
g. Groups provide an opportunity for people to come together to discuss and exchange
views of common interest. T
h. Imbalances in status, skills and goals, may distort the process and the outcome
sharply.T
i. Group communication helps in bringing about changes in attitudes and beliefs. T
j. There is more chance for individual participation in big groups F
Chapter 4
a. Good listening skills can only make interpreting words and non-verbal communication
possible. T
b. To become a good communicator, it is important to be a good listener. T
c. There are two main elements to speaking effectively: what you say, and how you say
it. T
d. The way that you speak will not vary in different situations. F
e. Good questions canmot help conversations flow and improve the outcome. F
f. There are two of the most basic and essential skills you need when handling a call: Be
Enthusiastic and Speak Clearly T
g. On answering the call, you concentrate only on the call and remain patient T