Mel is the manager of a grocery store. He suspects that one of his employees is stealing
cigarettes. Since he has no idea who to suspect, he systematically interviews each employee
privately in his of?ce.
During the interviews, he asks each employee if they are stealing from the
store. Much to Mel's surprise, the employees are not self-disclosing much information. What can
Mel do differently in order to ?nd out who is stealing?
A) He can plan an interview with a highly scheduled body.
B) He can ask leading questions.
C) He can use his power to ?re all who do not cooperate.
D) He can set up a supportive communication climate.
D
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A) The socio-cultural tradition is less interpretive than the cybernetic tradition. B) The phenomenological tradition is rated as the least subjective of the seven traditions. C) The socio-psychological tradition is the most objective of the seven traditions. D) The rhetoric tradition is rated less objective than the semiotic tradition.
"This morning, I will discuss the scientific, therapeutic, and physiological facts as well as myths about the effects and effectiveness of alternative medicine" is an example of which function of a speech introduction?
a. previewing your key ideas b. establishing the importance of the topic c. getting your audience's attention d. establishing your credibility to speak on the topic