EL 3900 – CONTEMPORARY COMMUNICATIVE CONCERNS – II

Date & Time: 29/04/2009 / 9:00 – 12:00 Dept. No. Max. : 100 Marks

PART A

Answer any TEN of the following in about 150 word each (10 x 5 = 50 marks)

What is the difference between ‘Soft skill’ and ‘Hard skill’?
Explain any one personal aspect to be avoided in a power point
What is the advantage of ‘Adaptive Planning’?
What role does an etiquette play in presenting you as a civilized person?
Explain any one obstacle in ‘face related goals’.
Why is there a sudden interest in soft skill for MNC and IT related companies?
Suggest one method by which a trainer can sustain the effect of training among the trainees.
How do you cater to a passive listener in a training session?
What is the demerit of commodity goals?
How does a trainer do audience analysis before organizing a training session?
Discuss one important aspect to bear in mind for effective communication.
What is the difference between skill development and attitude development?

PART B

Answer any FIVE of the following (5 x 10 = 50 marks)

Discuss the ethical issues involved in organ transplantation.
What is cloning? How is it done? What are the ethical implications involved in cloning?
‘In vitro fertilization is a boon or bane. Discuss.
How can we ensure a cleaner and safer environment?
Discuss the ethical, legal and social issues of Genetically Modified organisms.
What role does a bioethicist play in modern scientific society? Elucidate your answer.