A Persuasive Message Selling an Idea Will Be More Effective

question 46

Multiple Choice

A persuasive message selling an idea will be more effective if you

• A) show how the reader will benefit, directly or indirectly, from doing what you suggest.
• B) provide extensive background information without including specifics.
• C) reinforce background facts and figures in the first and last paragraphs.
• D) focus on the proposal you're promoting, not on the reader.
• E) ignore or downplay any reader objections when making your case.

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Definitions:

Physical Units Method

An approach to costing that assigns costs based on the actual physical quantity of output produced.

Process Further

The action or decision to continue the production or refinement of a product beyond the initial stages to improve its value or quality.

Profit Difference

The variance between the estimated profit and the actual profit realized, indicating effectiveness of financial management and operations.

Weight Allocation

Weight allocation refers to the method of assigning proportions of a total, such as costs or resources, based on the relative weight or importance of various components or activities.