JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD B. Pharmacy I Year COMMUNICATION SKILLS Previous Question Paper (April - 2023 - R17)
Note: i) Question paper consists of Part A, Part B. ii) Part A is compulsory, which carries 25 marks. In Part A, answer all questions. iii) In Part B, Answer any one question from each unit. Each question carries 10 marks and may have a, b as sub questions.
PART A
What are the different types of barriers to communication?
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The primary types of barriers to communication include physical, semantic (linguistic), psychological, interpersonal, and organizational barriers.
How do interpersonal barriers affect communication?
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Interpersonal barriers arise from the relationship between the sender and receiver. They affect communication by creating distrust, prejudice, or poor rapport, which leads to selective perception, emotional biases, and defensive behavior. This prevents the receiver from interpreting the message objectively, often resulting in conflict or misunderstanding.
What is systematic communication style? Give an example from real life to strengthen your definition.
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What are the differences between direct and spirited communication styles?
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What are some factors that can make listening in difficult situations challenging?
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List three barriers to effective listening and provide an example of each.
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What is the purpose of an interview?
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What are some tips for dealing with nervousness during an interview?
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What are some challenges people may face in participating in a group discussion?
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What is the difference between a debate and a group discussion? Explain.
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PART B
Describe the communication process and discuss the role of each component in successful communication.
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Evaluate the role of culture and language in communication and explain how they can act as barriers or facilitators.
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Discuss the importance of effective communication in personal and professional life.
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Discuss the role of past experiences, prejudices and feelings in shaping our perspective and its impact on communication.
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Evaluate the importance of direct communication style and its impact on communication.
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Compare and contrast face-to-face communication with other forms of communication and evaluate its effectiveness.
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Compare and contrast the different communication styles and their impact on communication.
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Examine the role of non-verbal communication in effective communication and discuss the different types of non-verbal communication.
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Create a list of strategies for improving active listening skills.
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Develop a persuasive argument for the importance of effective written communication in business.
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Evaluate the effectiveness of written communication in conveying complex information.
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Design a training program for improving active listening skills in a team.
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Synthesize the key elements of a successful interview.
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Create a proposal for implementing an interview training program in a company.
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Evaluate the importance of body language during an interview.
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Design a presentation on a complex topic using effective techniques of delivery.
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Evaluate the ethical implications of dominating a group discussion.
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Analyze the limitations of using group discussions as a tool for problem-solving in cross-functional teams.
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Create a list of strategies for facilitating a productive group discussion.
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Develop a plan for assessing the effectiveness of a group discussion program in a company or organization.
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