During the process of composing a negative message, you should try to

A) choose a buffer that will distract your reader.
B) gain the reader's acceptance of the bad news.
C) leave the reader with hope that you will change your decision.
D) avoid stating the bad news.
E) surprise the audience with the bad news.


Answer: B
Explanation: B) Gaining acceptance of the bad news is one of several goals to seek in writing a negative message. You also need to focus on conveying the news, maintaining goodwill and a good image for your company, and in some cases, limiting further correspondence on the matter.

Business

You might also like to view...

____ are saved in an Oracle11g application or library on the client-side.

A. Stored procedure and functions B. Functions C. Packages D. Application procedures

Business

Allen doesn’t mind getting his hands dirty. As the co-owner of a small 10-person brewery, he is frequently seen scrubbing out containers, sweeping the floor, and ordering sandwiches for meetings. Recently, he was advised that he should not be doing these things, as doing so would lower his perceived image with the employees, who need to feel that he is in a special role. Discuss what Allen’s response should be.

What will be an ideal response?

Business

When interest is accrued on a note payable, but not paid, the

A. Interest Expense account is decreased; the Interest Payable account is increased. B. Notes Payable account is increased; the Interest Payable account is increased. C. Interest Expense account is increased; the Interest Payable account is decreased. D. Interest Expense account is increased; the Interest Payable account is increased.

Business

Stock analysts have recently stated in a meeting on Wall Street that over the past 50 years there have been periods of high market prices followed by periods of lower prices but over time prices have moved upwards

Given their statement, stock prices most likely exhibit only trend and cyclical components. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Business