Which of the Following Statements Does the Best Job of Delivering

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements does the best job of delivering bad news clearly and kindly?

• A)I am sorry to have to tell you that we rejected your application.
• B)Because you do not have the experience we clearly listed in the job posting,we cannot offer you the position.
• C)There were many highly qualified applicants and the chosen candidate already has a CPA license.
• D)Several other applicants were far more qualified for the position than you were,so we cannot offer you the job.
• E)We have already offered the position to a more qualified candidate.

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Definitions:

Economic Events

Transactions and occurrences that have a direct impact on the financial position and performance of a company, including both internal and external activities.

Sole Proprietorship

A business structure where an individual owns the company and is personally responsible for its debts.

Relevant Accounting Information

Information that is capable of making a difference in the decision-making process by being timely and having predictive and/or feedback value.

Operating Cycle

The period of time it takes for a company to purchase inventory, sell products, and collect cash from customers.