Which of the Following Would Least Likely Encourage the Reader

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would least likely encourage the reader of a message for a claim to grant the claim?

• A)Showing the reader how the organization is responsible for the problem
• B)Appealing to the reader's sense of fair play
• C)Appeal to the reader's sense of moral responsibility
• D)Being calm and reasonable
• E)Allowing the reader to choose the most appropriate resolution

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Definitions:

Locus Of Communication

The source or position from which communication originates, affecting its reception and interpretation.

Schemas

Cognitive structures or mental models that help individuals organize and interpret information based on their past experiences and knowledge.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon where the desire for harmony in a decision-making group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision outcome.

Organizational Communication

The process of creating, exchanging, and interpreting messages within a network of interdependent entities.