ENG516 Final Term Past Papers

ENG516

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Maha Malik Teaching of Business Communication

Q. Types of communication

Answer: Communication has three main types: verbal (spoken words), non-verbal (gestures, facial expressions, body language), and written (letters, emails, reports).

Q. Importance of communication in business

Answer: Business communication ensures coordination, decision-making, leadership, negotiation, documentation, and professional relationships.

Q. Multicultural communication challenges & solutions

Answer: Challenges include cultural bias, humor misunderstanding, symbols, turn-taking, and silence. These are managed by cultural awareness, avoiding stereotypes, using simple language, and respecting norms.

Q. High-context vs low-context cultures

Answer: High-context cultures rely on implicit meaning and shared understanding (Asian cultures). Low-context cultures prefer direct and explicit communication (Western cultures).

Q. Silence in different cultures

Answer: In some cultures silence shows respect and reflection, while in others it is seen as awkward or communication failure.

Q. Universalism vs particularism

Answer: Universalism follows fixed rules; particularism adapts rules based on situations and relationships.

Q. Masculine vs feminine cultures

Answer: Masculine cultures value achievement and competition; feminine cultures value relationships and quality of life.

Q. Ethnocentrism (3 elements)

Answer: Essentialism, universality, and hegemonic views where dominant culture is considered superior.

Q. Types of reports

Answer: Informational (facts only), Analytical (analysis and conclusions), Recommendation (suggest actions).

Q. Components of a long report

Answer: Front matter (title, abstract), main text (introduction, discussion), back matter (appendices, references).

Q. Difference between short and long reports

Answer: Short reports are informal and brief (1–5 pages). Long reports are formal, detailed, and research-based.

Q. IMRD model

Answer: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion—used in research writing.

Q. Title page of report

Answer: Report title, writer’s name, organization, and submission date.

Q. Memo and its importance

Answer: A memo is an internal document for official communication. It is concise, structured, and suitable for record-keeping.

Q. Email advantages & limitations

Answer: Emails are fast and cheap but less formal and easily ignored. Not suitable for contracts.

Q. Full block letter format

Answer: All text aligned to left margin; subject line included; no indentation.

Q. Types of business letters

Answer: Inquiry, complaint, sales, follow-up, acceptance letters.

Q. Types of resumes

Answer: Chronological, functional, and combination resumes.

Q. Functional resume

Answer: Focuses on skills rather than job history; used by non-traditional applicants.

Q. Reverse chronological resume

Answer: Lists recent experience first; most commonly used format.

Q. Internal vs external proposals

Answer: Internal proposals address management; external proposals target clients or stakeholders.

Q. Formative vs summative assessment

Answer: Formative improves learning during a course; summative evaluates learning at the end.

Q. Task-based assessment

Answer: Assesses real-life language use through authentic tasks.

Q. Washback effect

Answer: Impact of testing on teaching and learning; beneficial washback aligns tests with objectives.

Q. Types of rubrics

Answer: Non-weighted, weighted, and holistic rubrics.

Q. Distance education

Answer: Learning where teacher and learner are separated by time or place using technology.