In Contrast to a Message's General Purpose, the Specific Purpose

question 2

Multiple Choice

In contrast to a message's general purpose, the specific purpose

• A) identifies the specific needs of the primary and secondary audiences you want to reach.
• B) defines the specific information you can offer as persuasive evidence.
• C) includes background details that enhance your credibility as the writer.
• D) serves as a starting point for mind-mapping the format of a specific message.
• E) is sufficiently clear-cut to guide your decisions about content and organization.

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Definitions:

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Supportive Leadership

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House's Path-Goal Leadership Theory

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