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GATCE 🇹🇿 NECTA ✓ MS available

General Studies · Paper 1 · 2001

27 questions

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Questions (27)

Section A

1. 4 marks

Give four reasons why an organization’s choice of communication channels can influence employee morale.

  1. Give four reasons why an organization’s choice of communication channels can influence employee morale. (4 mk)

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2. 4 marks

State four ways time zone differences may affect communication in multinational teams.

  1. State four ways time zone differences may affect communication in multinational teams. (4 mk)

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3. 4 marks

Mention four signs that a workplace conversation is being hindered by hidden conflicts.

  1. Mention four signs that a workplace conversation is being hindered by hidden conflicts. (4 mk)

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4. 4 marks

Give four possible consequences of ignoring cultural differences when preparing a public speech.

  1. Give four possible consequences of ignoring cultural differences when preparing a public speech. (4 mk)

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5. 4 marks

Mention four reasons why a meeting might fail to achieve its objectives despite proper planning.

  1. Mention four reasons why a meeting might fail to achieve its objectives despite proper planning. (4 mk)

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6. 4 marks

Give four challenges that arise when relying only on written communication in sensitive matters.

  1. Give four challenges that arise when relying only on written communication in sensitive matters. (4 mk)

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7. 4 marks

Mention four ways body language can create misunderstandings between colleagues.

  1. Mention four ways body language can create misunderstandings between colleagues. (4 mk)

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8. 4 marks

Give four indicators that a presenter has failed to connect with their audience.

  1. Give four indicators that a presenter has failed to connect with their audience. (4 mk)

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9. 4 marks

State four situations where listening is more important than speaking in professional settings.

  1. State four situations where listening is more important than speaking in professional settings. (4 mk)

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Section B

10. 20 marks

A new manager in your company is struggling to gain team trust because most communication is done through memos and emails. Discuss five strategies they could use to build stronger relationships through more engaging communication methods.

  1. Discuss five strategies they could use to build stronger relationships through more engaging communication methods. (20 mk)

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11. 20 marks

Your organization is launching a campaign to promote environmental responsibility, but employees show little interest. Explain five ways you would design internal communication to inspire active participation.

  1. Explain five ways you would design internal communication to inspire active participation. (20 mk)

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Section C

12. 24 marks

Some people argue that technology has made workplace communication faster but less personal. Using six points for each side, discuss both the advantages and disadvantages of this shift.

  1. Discuss the advantages of technology in workplace communication (six points). (12 mk)
  2. Discuss the disadvantages of technology in workplace communication (six points). (12 mk)

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13. 24 marks

You are in charge of training customer service staff in a tourism company. Prepare a 250-word training note on how to handle complaints from international visitors with sensitivity and professionalism.

  1. Prepare a 250-word training note on how to handle complaints from international visitors with sensitivity and professionalism. (24 mk)

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14. 24 marks

Poor listening skills can damage workplace productivity in unseen ways. Discuss six subtle effects of poor listening on performance, and suggest six remedies.

  1. Discuss six subtle effects of poor listening on performance. (12 mk)
  2. Suggest six remedies for poor listening. (12 mk)

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15. 24 marks

Imagine you have been asked to create a communication improvement plan for a sports organization that struggles to coordinate between coaches, players, and sponsors. Present six main points in the plan, each with a supporting explanation.

  1. Present six main points in the communication improvement plan, each with a supporting explanation. (24 mk)

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