The technology life cycle has four distinct stages: research and development, ascent, maturity, and
_________.
Question 1 options:
Decline
Competitive Advantage
Scaling
Foresight
Question 2 (0.2 points)
The communication process may seem simple: one-person sends a message and others receive it. The
process becomes more complex; however, because the information in the message must be sent and
received accurately. The communication-process model describes how the information is sent and
received. Which is not a factor in the communication-process model.
Question 2 options:
Decoding
Encrypting
Channel
Feedback
Question 3 (0.2 points)
Which is not a step in the Rational-Decision making process?
Question 3 options:
Weigh Decision Criteria
Establish Decision Criteria
, Disprove Alternatives
Generate Alternatives
Question 4 (0.2 points)
Selective Perception is a form of communication barrier.
Question 4 options:
True
False
Question 5 (0.2 points)
____________ can arise from the use of language by people from different education levels, culture,
and dialect
Question 5 options:
Selective perception
Credibility
Denotation and connotation
Emotional Disconnect
Question 6 (0.2 points)
The Gilbreths have a large family with 12 children. They need to buy a new vehicle that will serve
everyone, including 4 teenagers who are of driving age or approaching it. Their criteria include safety,
gas mileage, reliability, and seating for 14. They are following the rational decision-making process so
that they can have a family discussion without heated words. What is the next step?
Question 6 options:
Evaluate alternatives
Generate alternatives
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