Which of the Following Is the Best Advice During Phase

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best advice during Phase 1 of the writing process when delivering negative news?

• A)One of your first considerations should be to determine how the message will affect your company.
• B)To show sensitivity,you should always deliver bad news using the indirect method.
• C)Delivering negative news in a letter on company stationery will be more impressive than in an e-mail.
• D)All of these choices.

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