1. Speeches and oral presentations are much like other business messages in that
A) they require similar planning.
B) the size of the groups to which they are delivered is similar.
C) the interaction between the audience and speaker is similar.
D) they deal with emotional or personal issues to a similar extent.
i think its A or D
Why would an oral presentation have emotional or personal issues in a business setting?
Well i don't know a lot of speeches deal with personal issues....but yeh busines ones yeh good point so would it just be A?
Yes. I think A is the best answer.
To determine the correct answer, let's analyze each option:
Option A) They require similar planning.
Speeches and oral presentations do indeed require careful planning, as any effective business message would do. However, this alone does not make them "much like" other business messages. Planning is important for all forms of communication, including written messages, meetings, and emails. Therefore, option A cannot be the only correct answer.
Option B) The size of the groups to which they are delivered is similar.
The size of the groups to which speeches and presentations are delivered can vary significantly depending on the event or purpose. Unlike other business messages, they can be delivered to large audiences in auditoriums or small groups in meetings. Therefore, option B is unlikely to be the correct answer.
Option C) The interaction between the audience and speaker is similar.
Here lies the key similarity between speeches and oral presentations with other business messages. In both cases, there is an element of interaction between the speaker and the audience, whether through question and answer sessions, discussions, or audience participation. This interaction distinguishes speeches and oral presentations from other forms of business messages, such as written reports or emails.
Option D) They deal with emotional or personal issues to a similar extent.
While speeches and oral presentations can sometimes touch upon emotional or personal issues, it is not the defining characteristic of these forms of communication. Other business messages—such as emails or memos—can also address emotional or personal issues depending on the context. Therefore, option D cannot be the correct answer.
Based on the analysis, the most reasonable answer is C) the interaction between the audience and speaker is similar. This option captures the unique aspect of speeches and oral presentations that distinguishes them from other business messages.