Questions from Business Communication

Q: Use the following data to calculate (a) The size

Use the following data to calculate (a) The size of the labor force, (b) The official unemployment rate, and (c) The labor force participation rate for a hypothetical economy: population = 500; po...

Q: Suppose the quantity of capital is fixed at 10 units in Figure

Suppose the quantity of capital is fixed at 10 units in Figure 5.8. Explain, by drawing a horizontal line rightward from 10K, the short-run law of diminishing marginal returns discussed in the body of...

Q: What category of proposal, solicited or unsolicited, is more likely

What category of proposal, solicited or unsolicited, is more likely to succeed, and why?

Q: To focus on the “you” view, should writers scrub

To focus on the “you” view, should writers scrub all uses of I and we from their writing? Why or why not?

Q: Online psychometric and skills tests with multiple-choice questions have become

Online psychometric and skills tests with multiple-choice questions have become a hot trend in recruiting today. Employers may ask not only how applicants would handle tricky situations, but also how...

Q: Like criminal background checks and drug tests, social media background checks

Like criminal background checks and drug tests, social media background checks have become commonplace in today’s recruiting. What are the pros and cons of conducting such checks as a primary or sole...

Q: Why is it a smart strategy to thank an interviewer, to

Why is it a smart strategy to thank an interviewer, to follow up, and even to send a rejection follow-up message? Are any risks associated with this strategy?

Q: If you are asked an illegal interview question, why is it

If you are asked an illegal interview question, why is it important to first assess the intentions of the interviewer?

Q: As businesses increasingly emphasize workplace ethics, you may be asked in

As businesses increasingly emphasize workplace ethics, you may be asked in an interview to tell about a time when you were challenged ethically. One workplace compliance officer advised candidates not...

Q: A recent PayScale survey revealed a significant gap in perception between managers

A recent PayScale survey revealed a significant gap in perception between managers and new grads. “Overall, the majority of workers (87 percent) feel well prepared (immediately or within 3 months) for...