Which of the Following Is a Guideline for Making a Clear

question 32

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) Try to put the bad news as the main clause of a compound or complex sentence.
• B) Avoid putting the bad news in parenthetical expressions.
• C) Emphasize what you can do or have done rather than what you cannot do.
• D) Put the bad news in the beginning or end of a paragraph.

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Definitions:

Bottling Department

A segment of a manufacturing facility where products, typically liquids, are placed into bottles for distribution.

Energy Consumed

The total amount of energy used by a process, system, or device, typically measured in units like kilowatt-hours or joules.

First-in, First-out Method

An inventory costing method where the first items purchased or produced are the first ones sold, assuming that older inventory is sold before newer stock.

Work in Process

Partially finished goods that are in the process of being manufactured but are not yet complete.