When You Want to Sell an Idea, Your Persuasive Message

question 65

Multiple Choice

When you want to sell an idea, your persuasive message should not

• A) use an indirect organizational plan if the reader is your manager.
• B) present evidence logically.
• C) be written in an objective style.
• D) provide sufficient evidence to back up the claims you make.
• E) clarify the problem and how your solution solves it.

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Definitions:

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials used in production and the standard cost, indicating how effectively materials costs are managed.

Raw Materials

The basic materials and substances used in the initial stages of production.

Work in Process

Inventory that includes products that are in the production process but are not yet complete.

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of labor and the standard or expected cost, which can occur due to wage rate changes or differences in worker efficiency.