You Should Use the Direct Approach to Organize Negative News

question 42

Multiple Choice

You should use the direct approach to organize negative news messages when ________.

• A) you want to soften the blow of the negative news
• B) the reader has an emotional investment in the situation
• C) the situation is routine or minor
• D) you need to maintain a close working relationship with the reader

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Definitions:

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