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BMF – Nov 2020 – L1 – SA – Q17 – Communications in Business

Identify the decade when early communication models were developed.

Early communication models were developed in the:
A. 1910s
B. 1920s
C. 1930s
D. 1940s
E. 1950s

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BMF – MAY 2016 – L1 – SA – Q17 – Communications in Business

Multiple choice question identifying an example of informal communication in the workplace.

An example of informal communication is

A. Grapevine
B. Buzz
C. Pipeline
D. Noise
E. Uproar

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BMF – MAY 2016 – L1 – SA – Q16 – Communications in Business

Multiple choice question on the primary ways of exchanging information in workplaces.

In work places, as in all aspects of living, people must communicate. What are the TWO ways of exchanging information?

A. Formal and informal communication
B. Telephone and fax messages
C. Television and newspapers
D. Television and print media
E. Email messages and mobile phones

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BMF – Nov 2014 – L1 – SB – Q6 – Communications in Business

Identify communication barriers and methods to improve communication effectiveness.

Communication permeates every managerial function in work organizations. Communication can only be said to be effective if the message is interpreted in its intended form.

Required:

a. Identify FIVE factors that can constitute barriers to effective communication. (10 Marks)
b. State FIVE methods that can be used to improve communication effectiveness. (10 Marks)

(Total 20 Marks)

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BMF – MAY 2015 – L1 – SA – Q20 – Communications in Business

Defining the process of information transmission in business contexts.

The process of transmission of information from one person, group or organisation to another is called:

A. Decoding
B. Communication
C. Globalization
D. Presentation
E. Translation

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BMF – May 2015 – L1 – SA – Q8 – Communications in Business

This question tests understanding of the type of communication referred to as "Grapevine" in organizational contexts.

Which type of communication is Grapevine?

A. Formal
B. Informal
C. External
D. Formal and Informal
E. Internal and External

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BF – Nov 2015 – L1 – SB – Q6 – Communications in Business

Discussing the concept of communication and its significance in business organizations.

Communication is the life-blood of all business organizations.

Required:
a. Explain the concept of communication. (5 Marks)
b. Explain briefly FIVE reasons why communication is important to business organizations. (15 Marks)

(Total: 20 Marks)

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BF – Nov 2015 – L1 – SA – Q19 – Communications in Business

Identifying what is not a standard method of business communication.

Which of the following is NOT a standard example of business communication method?
A. Circulars
B. Newsletters
C. Memorandum
D. Requisition
E. Telegram

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BF – Nov 2015 – L1 – SA – Q15 – Communications in Business

Identifying the term for communication flowing between superior and subordinate.

Communication that flows from the superior to the subordinates and back from the subordinates to the superior is called:
A. Vertical
B. Horizontal
C. External
D. Oral
E. Written

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BF – Nov 2015 – L1 – SA – Q14 – Communications in Business

Identifying what is not a barrier to effective communication.

Which of the following is NOT a barrier to effective communication?
A. Status differences
B. Fear
C. Information overload
D. Information download
E. Verbal difficulties

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BMF – Nov 2019 – L1 – SB – Q5a, b – Communications in Business

Identify and explain key elements of business communication and state listening skills.

(a) Identify and explain the key elements of business communication. (9 Marks)

(b) State FIVE listening skills that can aid effective oral and face-to-face communication. (5 Marks)

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BMF – Nov 2019 – L1 – SA – Q18 – Communications in Business

Identifying one of the key elements of communication planning

Which of the following is ONE of the four key elements of communication planning?
A. Efficiency
B. Authority
C. Structure
D. Regulation
E. Effectiveness

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BMF – May 2017 – L1 – SB – Q2a – Communications in Business

Illustrates the basic elements of a communication system with a diagram.

Communication is important for organisational efficiency, but the effectiveness of a communication system depends on the effectiveness of each of its elements. With the aid of a diagram illustrate the basic elements of a communication system.

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BMF – May 2017 – L1 – SA – Q4 – Communications in Business

Identification of the communication pattern where all members interact freely with each other.

The communication pattern in which everyone communicates with everyone else is the:

A. Circle
B. Wheel
C. The Y
D. Chain
E. All-channel

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BMF – Mar July 2020 – L1 – SB – Q3c – Communications in Business

Listing and explaining key issues to address in a business report.

Business reports are usually longer than memos or letters, but they still need to be kept simple and understandable.

Required:
List and explain FIVE key issues to address in a business report.

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Title: BMF – Mar July 2020 – L1 – SB – Q3b – Communications in Business

Describing primary and secondary sources of information for a report.

There are TWO broad sources of researching a report.

Required:
State and describe briefly these TWO sources, giving FOUR examples in each case.

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BMF – Mar July 2020 – L1 – SB – Q3a – Communications in Business

Identifying features of a bad report.

The purpose of report writing is to write a credible report that is sincere and achieves its objectives, but the task of writing a report can be daunting, leaving the author with a helpless feeling of where to start.

Required:
State EIGHT features of a bad report.

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BMF – Mar July 2020 – L1 – SA – Q20 – Communications in Business

Identifying an advantage of video conferencing.

One of the advantages of video conferencing is
A. Anxiety
B. Signal quality
C. Appearance consciousness
D. Eye contact
E. Telecommuting

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BMF – Mar July 2020 – L1 – SA – Q19 – Communications in Business

Identifying a non-key component of a business report.

Which of the following is NOT a key component of a business report?
A. Reader
B. Conveyance
C. Objective
D. Subject
E. Structure

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BMF – Mar July 2020 – L1 – SA – Q18 – Communications in Business

Significance of reinforcing already communicated information.

Reinforcing already communicated information signifies
A. Seriousness
B. Fidgeting
C. Disapproval
D. Recognition
E. Timidity

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