Chapter 13 Presentations & Meetings

Introductions and briefings are short speeches

• True

• False

When planning an oral presentation

• analyzing the audience is the last step in the process

• determining the objective of the presentation is the first step in the process

• determining the time available for the speech is the first step in the process

• both a and b

The most effective way to deliver a presentation is

• reciting from memory

• reading from a script

• talking from notes

• none of the above

A group of people charged with completing a specific task within a certain time is

• an ad hoc committee

• a delegation

• a standing committee

• a task force

Meeting leaders should not encourage people to take part in the meeting by asking direct, specific questions.

• True

• False

The age, gender, culture, education, and experience of listeners affect how they receive your presentation.

• True

• False

The introduction to a speech should include

• the topic of the speech

• your purpose for giving the speech

• a preview of the main points of the speech

• all the above

When planning a meeting

• you should invite people who can help accomplish the meeting objective

• you should state at least three objectives for the meeting

• do not worry yet about the meeting details

• the first step is to determine the type of meeting

During a meeting

• you should be willing to listen to different points of view

• taking notes is considered rude

• you should avoid making eye contact when you speak to others in the meeting

• all the above

Using an object that is passed among the listeners as a visual aid works well when the audience is large.

• True

• False