If You Must Deliver Bad News, Ask ________ to Help

question 79

Multiple Choice

If you must deliver bad news, ask ________ to help you choose the direct or indirect approach for delivering the message.

• A)Will the reader be shocked by the news?
• B)How important is the news to the reader?
• C)Does the reader prefer, short direct messages?
• D)Ask all of the above.

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Definitions:

Accounts Payable

Liabilities of a business that represent amounts owed to creditors for goods and services received but not yet paid for.

Accrued Liabilities

Liabilities recognized on the balance sheet before a company receives the related goods or services.

Indirect Method

A cash flow statement preparation approach that adjusts net income for changes in non-cash items to arrive at operating cash flow.

Inventory

Items, such as raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods, that a company holds with the intention of selling them.