In Which of the Following Situations Should the Indirect Strategy

question 16

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations should the indirect strategy of organization be used for a business report?

• A)when readers want results first
• B)when readers are supportive
• C)when readers may be disappointed or hostile toward the report's findings
• D)when readers are familiar with the topic

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Definitions:

Immediate Environment

The surrounding physical and social context in which an individual is currently situated.

Priming

A psychological phenomenon where exposure to one stimulus influences the response to a subsequent stimulus, without conscious guidance.

Storytelling Bias

The tendency to interpret and recall events in a narrative format, which may influence the accuracy and objectivity of the information remembered.

Listener

A person who gives their attention to auditory information or communication, often in the context of a conversation or presentation.