When Developing an Opening Statement for Routine Messages,what Should the Writer

question 93

Multiple Choice

When developing an opening statement for routine messages,what should the writer consider?

• A)The most important thing the writer wants to convey
• B)The most important thing the audience wants to know
• C)The level of detail needed
• D)The potential reaction of the audience
• E)What channel and medium should be used to convey the message

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Definitions:

Total Liabilities

The sum of all financial obligations a company owes to outside parties, including loans, accounts payable, and mortgages.

Cash Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members as a distribution of profits.

Shares Reacquired

Shares that were previously issued and have been bought back by the issuing company, reducing the amount of outstanding stock on the open market.

Dividend Declared

The action by a company's board of directors to distribute a portion of the earnings to shareholders, specified as an amount per share.