Question

final assessment - preparing for an entrepreneurial career: communication
preparing for an entrepreneurial career: communication
5 of 20
the primary function of professional business communication is ______.
○ sharing information within and outside of a business
○ sharing information only with external stakeholders
○ keeping information within the business
○ ignoring verbal communication

Explanation:

To determine the primary function of professional business communication, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Business communication involves sharing information both internally (e.g., among employees, departments) and externally (e.g., with customers, investors, partners). This aligns with the purpose of business communication.
• Option 2: Business communication is not limited to external stakeholders; internal communication is also crucial (e.g., team updates, company policies), so this is incorrect.
• Option 3: Business communication is not just about keeping information internal; it also needs to share information externally for growth, partnerships, etc., so this is incorrect.
• Option 4: Verbal communication is an important part of business communication (e.g., meetings, presentations), so ignoring it is not a function of business communication.

Answer:

A. Sharing information within and outside of a business