Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Level Scales
(3)
| Level | Description |
|---|---|
| 2 | Place an order at a restaurant drive-thru |
| 4 | Give instructions to a lost motorist |
| 6 | Explain advanced principles of genetics to college freshmen |
Work Activities
(18)
- Getting Information
- Developing Objectives and Strategies
- Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Communicating with People Outside the Organization
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
- Assisting and Caring for Others
- Selling or Influencing Others
- Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
- Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
- Developing and Building Teams
- Training and Teaching Others
- Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
- Coaching and Developing Others
- Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
- Staffing Organizational Units
Work Context
(12)
- Public Speaking
- Telephone Conversations
- Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- Contact With Others
- Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
- Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
- Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
- Health and Safety of Other Workers
- Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
- Conflict Situations
- Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
- Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People