Which of the Following Business Messages Would Not Use the Direct

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following business messages would not use the direct strategy?

• A)An e-mail message to a staff introducing a new employee
• B)An oral presentation detailing the specifics of a new company wellness initiative
• C)A letter to a coworker congratulating him or her on a recent promotion
• D)A letter to a customer denying his or her request for credit

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Definitions:

Criminal Conspiracy Doctrine

A legal principle that regards the agreement between two or more parties to commit a criminal act as punishable, even if the intended crime is not actually completed.

NLRB

The National Labor Relations Board, an independent U.S. federal agency that protects employees' rights to organize and to determine their labor relations representatives.

Adjudicating Office

An official institution or body empowered to make legal judgments or decisions, often in the context of disputes.

General Counsel's Office

The department within an organization responsible for providing legal advice, handling lawsuits, and ensuring compliance with laws.