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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA FINAL EXAMINATION
COURSE COURSE CODE EXAMINATION TIME
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION MGT269/268 APRIL 2006 2 HOURS
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QUESTION 1
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To adopt an audience-centered approach to communication, what do you need to learn about your audience? List at least five (5) specific examples. (5 marks) Describe the six (6) phases of the communication process. (5 marks)
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Describe five (5) common types of communication barriers. (5 marks)
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Briefly explain five (5) characteristics of effective report content. (5 marks)
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Explain five (5) types of materials that are often best presented on handouts. (5 marks)
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QUESTION 2
Read the following letter content which is an extract from the column of 'Reader's Forum' in the New Straits Times.
Dear Forum, I had a very unpleasant experience at one of your chain hotel of Terang Resort Cherating. I reached at the resort lobby after a long journey from Kuala Lumpur. The journey was tiring and expecting a warm welcome from the hotel staff. I went to the resort on December 23, 2005, after getting the good feedback and recommendation from a friend. I waited for 20 minutes during that time. There was only one front desk officer on duty. The other officer was absorbed in talking through the mobile phone. When I