Analogy Communication & Stakeholder Engagement 3

Question 1

Report is to inform as PROPOSAL is to:

Accepted Answer

persuade

Answer

A report is designed to inform while a proposal is designed to persuade stakeholders to approve an idea or action.

Question 2

Bridge is to gap as LIAISON is to:

Accepted Answer

communication barrier

Answer

A bridge spans a physical gap just as a liaison spans a communication barrier between groups.

Question 3

Sponsor is to resources as CHAMPION is to:

Accepted Answer

advocacy

Answer

A sponsor provides resources while a champion provides advocacy and internal support for a project.

Question 4

Active listening is to understanding as PARAPHRASING is to:

Accepted Answer

confirmation

Answer

Active listening leads to understanding just as paraphrasing provides confirmation that the message was received correctly.

Question 5

Deadline is to schedule as BUDGET is to:

Accepted Answer

cost plan

Answer

A deadline is a constraint within a schedule just as a budget is a constraint within a cost plan.

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