Instructions: Each of the Following Sentences Tells What You Are

question 1009

Multiple Choice

Instructions: Each of the following sentences tells what you are trying to persuade someone to do. Beneath each sentence are four reasons that attempt to convince the reader that he or she should take this particular course of action. Select the letter of the reason that seems irrelevant, illogical, or untrue. If you wanted to persuade a person not to keep a wild animal as a pet, you could say that

• A) a wild animal is potentially dangerous.
• B) escaped wild pets may seriously disrupt local ecosystems.
• C) a person who keeps a wild animal is obviously mean and selfish.
• D) keeping a wild animal as a pet may be illegal.

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Definitions:

Organizational Objectives

Specific goals a company or organization aims to achieve, guiding its internal strategy and decision-making processes.

Motivate Employees

Strategies or actions undertaken to inspire and encourage workers towards achieving goals and enhancing performance.

Centralized Structures

Organizational structures where decision-making authority is concentrated at a high level, with few individuals or a single entity controlling the organization.

Upward Communication

The flow of information from lower levels of a hierarchy to the higher-ups, aiding in decision-making and organizational effectiveness.