Which of the following is an example of a specific purpose for a communication?
A) "Let's set up a meeting next week to discuss staffing."
B) "I would like to set up a meeting Tuesday at 10:00 to get approval to hire an addition to staff."
C) "I would like to talk to you about our staffing shortage."
D) "Are you free to meet on Tuesday for a while?"
E) "I would like to hire a few more people. When are you free to talk?"
Answer: B
Explanation: B) Within the scope of that general purpose, each message also has a specific purpose, which identifies what you hope to accomplish with your message. The more precisely you can define your specific purpose, the better you'll be able to fine-tune your message to achieve your desired outcome. Requesting a specific data and time for the meeting, and giving the reasons for the meeting allows the receiver to plan a better response to the message.
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