The Process
Identify Communication
Miscommunication
Miscellaneous
Maslow
100

Terry emailed Sam, his boss, to explain why he could not come into work tomorrow. While typing the message, Terry's phone rang and, unknowingly, he only sent a subject line that stated "Tomorrow's Shift". 

Sam is considered the _____ of this communication?

Receiver

100

What type of communication is a letter?

nonverbal

100

Which form of miscommunication is a result of “he/she said” and not taking responsibility for his/her actions?

Finger-Pointing

100

Give me 2 characteristics of an effective communicator?

Respectful, Good Listener.

100

Physiological Needs are what level of Maslow's Period? Give me an example

Level 1, Food/Water/Shelter, etc

200

Terry emailed Sam, his boss, to explain why he could not come into work tomorrow. While typing the message, Terry's phone rang and, unknowingly, he only sent a subject line that stated "Tomorrow's Shift". 

What is the method of communication?

non-verbal, email

200

What type of communication is an Interview?

Verbal

200

Which form of miscommunication is it when there is no response at all from your audience?

Complete Silence

200

What are the 2 characteristics of Ambiguous Writing?

1. Writing has more than 1 meaning

2. Writing is unclear

200

Relationships and Family is what level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

Level 3

300

Terry emailed Sam, his boss, to explain why he could not come into work tomorrow. While typing the message, Terry's phone rang and, unknowingly, he only sent a subject line that stated "Tomorrow's Shift". 

What is the barrier?

Phone ring interruption

300

What type of communication is a Presentation given to the student body?

Verbal

300

Which form of miscommunication is a result of a constant supervision and a demanding boss?

Micromanaging

300

Ambiguous or Concise?

While eating the pie, Clyde and his dog walked to the park.

Ambiguous -who's eating the pie?

300

One's Confidence is what level of Maslow's Needs?

Level 4 -Self Esteem

400

Terry emailed Sam, his boss, to explain why he could not come into work tomorrow. While typing the message, Terry's phone rang and, unknowingly, he only sent a subject line that stated "Tomorrow's Shift". 

What is the most probable outcome?

Sam did not receive any actual message other than "Tomorrow's Shift". He is not going to know why Terry will not show up tomorrow. 

400

What type of communication is billboard public service announcement?

nonverbal

400

Which form of miscommunication is it when an office calls their global office at 2am. 

Time Zone Mixup

400

Ambiguous or Concise?

The teacher yelled across the classroom, "open the door!"

Ambiguous? Who is supposed to open the door?

400

Which level of Maslow's Needs does this statement reflect?

I'm living my best life! 

Level 5 -Self Actualization

500

Five friends were "huddled" outside during lunch. Peter informed Tommy that Blake has the test answer key for 5th period. Amanda asked Tommy if he could help her study for the test using the answer key. Carter asked Amanda to pass the answer key his way. 

Who is technically the "SENDER" of this original exchange of conversation?

Blake

500

What type of communication is a voice text?

Hmmm...could be both.

500

What is the difference between connotation and denotation of a word?

Connotation -emotional feeling behind a word

Denotation -actual definition of the word

500

What is the outcome of poor communication in a business?

Decreased Profit

500

What level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs does this statement reflect?

Karen was distraught after the neighborhood home invasions.

Level 2 -Safety