Which of the Following Is a Guideline for Making a Clear

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a guideline for making a clear statement of the bad news when organizing a negative message using the indirect method?

• A) Put the bad news as the main clause of a compound or complex sentence.
• B) Avoid putting the bad news in parenthetical expressions.
• C) Maximize the space or time devoted to the bad news.
• D) Embed the bad news in the middle of a paragraph.

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Definitions:

Product Life Cycle

Describes the stages a product goes through from when it is first introduced into the market until it declines or is removed from the market; the stages include introduction, growth, maturity, and decline.

Promotional Mix

The blend of different marketing strategies and tactics – such as advertising, public relations, personal selling, and sales promotion – used to reach the target audience, create awareness, and generate sales or achieve marketing objectives.

Decline

A phase in the product life cycle or market trend where sales or interest starts decreasing over time.

Product Characteristics

Attributes or features that define a product and differentiate it from competitors, including quality, functionality, and design.