Why Is the Indirect Format Usually a Better Choice When

question 53

Multiple Choice

Why is the indirect format usually a better choice when sending negative employment messages?

• A)Recipients tend to have an emotional stake in the message.
• B)There is less control over the message in other formats.
• C)Indirect formatted messages regarding employment are more sensitive than face to face conversations.
• D)Indirect formatted messages regarding employment are quicker to write.
• E)A direct format can be taken as a personal slight and a threat to the applicants future.

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