To Avoid Being Too Blunt,a Direct Format Bad News Message

question 87

Multiple Choice

To avoid being too blunt,a direct format bad news message should include which of the following in the opening paragraph?

• A)A statement that establishes common ground with the reader
• B)The credentials of the writer
• C)The bad news in the most positive terms possible
• D)Why the decision was made
• E)A neutral buffer

Recognize how work and life experiences contribute to stress.

Understand the strategies for coping with stress.

Distinguish between misconceptions and facts about stress and its effects.

Understand the impact of organizational behavior on stress.

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Learning Disability

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