As General Manager of a Company,Julian Needs to Write a Message

question 15

Multiple Choice

As General Manager of a company,Julian needs to write a message turning down a request for additional funds for a promotion drive planned by the company's marketing department.Which of the following lines would best serve as a buffer statement when using the indirect approach in organizing this message?

• A)We would love to grant your request but budget constraints do not allow us to do so at this point.
• B)We share your goal of increasing the company's revenues by 25% this year.
• C)The marketing department is doing a great job out there and we would like to do all we can to help.
• D)This year has proven to be one of dramatic growth for our company.
• E)We have decided that the additional funds you requested cannot be sanctioned at this point.

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