Two Techniques for Effectively Presenting a Negative Idea Are

question 56

Multiple Choice

Two techniques for effectively presenting a negative idea are

• A)use passive voice and place the bad news in a dependent clause rather than the main clause.
• B)use active voice and place the bad news in a separate sentence.
• C)use non-specific words and place the bad news at the beginning of the message.
• D)use concrete words and place the bad news at the end of the message.

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Definitions:

Absorption Costing

An accounting method where all manufacturing costs, both fixed and variable, are attributed to the production of products.

Variable Costing

A costing method in which variable manufacturing costs are included in product costs, while fixed manufacturing costs are treated as period costs.

Absorption Costing

An accounting method that assigns all manufacturing costs, both variable and fixed, to products, thereby impacting the inventory valuation on the balance sheet.

Net Operating Income

The profit a company makes from its operations, calculated as total revenue minus operating expenses, excluding taxes and interest.