An Example of a Specific Purpose for a Business Message

question 30

Multiple Choice

An example of a specific purpose for a business message would be

• A) to inform employees about the new vacation policy.
• B) to obtain audience participation and collaboration.
• C) to impart information to the audience.
• D) to persuade readers to take an action.

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Definitions:

Challenging Perceptions

The act of questioning or scrutinizing commonly held beliefs or views to gain a deeper understanding or identify inaccuracies.

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing unhelpful or destructive thought patterns in order to improve emotional regulation and develop personal coping strategies.

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

A brain disorder that involves acute social discomfort, disordered thought processes, paranoid ideations, a sense of being detached from reality, sporadic psychotic breaks, and often unique beliefs.

Social Contacts

Refers to interactions and relationships with other people in a social context.