Which of the Following Is a Guideline to Follow When

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a guideline to follow when sending negative organizational news?

• A) Add an element of surprise whenever possible.
• B) Always use a buffer to prepare readers for the bad news.
• C) Try to use the situation to your organization's advantage by offering encouragement to those around you.
• D) Close with a clear expression of optimism.

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Definitions:

ROE

Return on Equity, a measure of financial performance calculated by dividing net income by shareholders' equity.

Debt/Equity Ratio

A fiscal measure that shows the comparative amount of a firm's assets funded by its owners' equity versus borrowed funds.

ROA

Return on Assets, a financial ratio indicating how profitable a company is relative to its total assets.

Interest Rate

The percentage of a loan that is applied as interest for the borrower, usually shown as an annual percentage of the remaining loan balance.