The buffer in a bad-news message is a
A) hint that good news will follow
B) statement completely unrelated to the bad news so that receivers will not know that bad news is coming.
C) statement that reduces shock or pain and encourages the receiver to continue reading.
D) denial of the requested action.
C
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When an offeror does not specifically indicate what he is willing to do and what he wants the offeree to agree to do in return, his behavior will probably be classed as an:
A. offer. B. invitation to bid. C. invitation to negotiate. D. agreement.
Salaries of supervisory production personnel should be classified as direct labor costs
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is not a supplemental disclosure by the lessee required by SFAS No. 13 for noncancellable operating leases in excess of one year?
a. Future minimum rental payments in aggregate and for each of the succeeding five periods b. The present value of minimum lease payments c. Total minimum rentals to be received under non-cancellable subleases d. Rental expenses with separate totals for minimum rentals, contingent rentals, and sublease rentals
Which of the following is not true regarding employer disability insurance?
A) Disability benefits are provided for very long periods, usually up to 30 years. B) About half of all large and medium-sized firms offer an optional disability plan through an insurance company. C) The premiums charged through group plans are normally low. D) A typical disability policy covers about 60% of the employee's salary.