In Which of the Following Cases Will a Direct Approach

question 50

Multiple Choice

In which of the following cases will a direct approach be the appropriate message strategy?

• A)when the audience is hostile to the message
• B)when the audience's reaction to the message is unknown
• C)when the message is extremely long
• D)when the message is nonroutine or unusual
• E)when the audience is likely to disbelieve or doubt the content of the message

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Definitions:

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by diligence, carefulness, thoroughness, and the desire to do a task well.

Political Skill

The ability to effectively understand others at work and to use such knowledge to influence others to act in ways that enhance one’s personal or organizational objectives.

Visibility

The degree to which something is seen or how much exposure or attention it receives.

Personal Influence

The effect one individual's presence and actions have on the attitudes or behaviors of others.