Business-Speak
In recent years the business world has coined its own unique, jargon-filled sub- language. This sub-language is often called "business-speak" (or "manager-speak," since some of its most enthusiastic users are managers and executives).
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For example, "vis-a-vis" is often used instead of the simpler "in relation to" or "compared to." In this case, the business-speak phrase isn't much shorter than existing phrases, but it is definitely more obscure. This is a step in the wrong direction. The second problem is that of euphemism. Instead of simplifying a complicated concept, much business-speak is meant to soften the blow of negativity. Hence, layoffs become "reductions," or "downsizing," or even "right-sizing." Instead of making things better, these euphemistic words often make their users seem insincere and uncaring. The final problem is that of overuse. People overuse business-speak in order to appear professional or intelligent. But in doing so, they may end up sounding foolish and may fail to get their points across at all. In summary, a little business-speak goes a long way. A wise person will keep a sharp lookout for unnecessary, euphemistic, and cliched business-speak and will cut it from his or her vocabulary as quickly and ruthlessly as possible.
Which of the following sentences from the passage contains only factual information, as opposed to opinion?
A. In recent years the business world has coined its own unique, jargon-filled sub- language.
B. Instead of making things better, these euphemistic words often make their users seem insincere and uncaring.
C. People overuse business-speak in order to appear professional or intelligent.
D. A wise person will keep a sharp lookout for unnecessary, euphemistic, and cliched business-speak.
I put D is that correct?
Every profession or field invents its own specialized words, in order to express complicated ideas without excessive wordiness. Business-speak contains some useful phrases, but also suffers from three major problems: unnecessary words, euphemistic words, and overused words. The first problem is that of unnecessary words. Jargon is only useful if no existing words can do the job- but many business-speak phrases replace perfectly good existing phrases.
No.
Wouldn't it be the opinion of what you would think a wise person would do?
You're looking for the statement that doesn't contain an opinion.
I might say that no wise person would live in Texas because of the flooding problems there. That's an obviously foolish opinion.
Oh ok is it A then?
Yes. A is the best answer.
Business-speak refers to the specialized language and jargon commonly used in the business world. It includes a variety of terms, phrases, and buzzwords that are often used in meetings, presentations, emails, and other forms of business communication. The purpose of business-speak is to convey information, ideas, and concepts in a concise and professional manner.
Some examples of common business-speak phrases include:
1. "Thinking outside the box": This phrase means to approach a problem or situation in a creative and unconventional way, often by challenging traditional methods or ideas.
2. "Synergy": This term is used to describe the combined effort or cooperation of individuals or teams that results in a greater or more effective outcome than what could be achieved individually.
3. "Low-hanging fruit": This expression refers to tasks or opportunities that are relatively easy to accomplish or solve, often with minimal effort or resources.
4. "Actionable": This word is used to describe information or insights that can be acted upon or implemented to produce a desired outcome or result.
5. "Streamline": This term means to make a process or system more efficient by eliminating unnecessary steps or minimizing complexity.
While business-speak can be useful for conveying ideas quickly and succinctly within the business community, it can also be criticized for being vague, pretentious, and overused. It is important to use business-speak judiciously and in appropriate contexts to ensure effective communication.