Emma Took an Extended Break from Work Because She Wanted

question 84

Multiple Choice

Emma took an extended break from work because she wanted to take a three-month course in geneaology. However, her supervisor refused to grant her leave, explaining to her in a face-to-face meeting that there were too many projects with deadlines nearing, and he could not afford to let employees take long breaks. Although argumentative at first, Emma understood and consented to stay. Why was oral communication more appropriate than written communication for Matthew to use in this situation?

• A) Oral communication can be revised several times before being sent.
• B) Oral communication is more persuasive than written communication.
• C) Oral communication provides no opportunity for questions to be asked and answered.
• D) Oral communication provides more time to analyze the message than written communication.
• E) Oral communication becomes a permanent record that can be saved.

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Definitions:

Hypothetical

Based on or involving a hypothesis; not real but imagined for the purpose of discussion or further investigation.

Disjunctive

Relating to a logical disjunction, characterized by the use of "or" in presenting alternatives or options where at least one must be true.

Disjunctive

Pertaining to a logical relation involving a choice between two clauses where at least one must be true.

Either Or

A logical proposition or choice implying that one out of two possible options must be selected or is true, excluding simultaneous truth or selection of both.