One General Guideline for Writing a Message Saying That You

question 50

Multiple Choice

One general guideline for writing a message saying that you are not granting a routine favor is to

• A) use the indirect organizational plan.
• B) assume that the reader expects a negative response.
• C) provide a lengthy list of reasons.
• D) avoid offering any justification.
• E) mention your refusal in the first paragraph.

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Definitions:

Indirect Method

A technique used in financial reporting to convert net income into net cash flow from operating activities, by adjusting for non-cash transactions.

Investment Bankers

Financial professionals who assist corporations and governments in raising capital by underwriting and issuing securities and advising on mergers and acquisitions.

Financial Intermediation

The process by which financial institutions act as intermediaries between lenders and borrowers.

Institutional Investor

A business organization that buys and sells securities. Generally, a fund of some kind such as a mutual fund or a pension fund that invests the pooled money of its clients.