Which of the Following Is a Guideline for Making a Clear

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a guideline for making a clear statement of the bad news when organizing a negative message using the indirect method?

• A)Subordinate the bad news in a compound or complex sentence.
• B)Avoid putting the bad news in parenthetical expressions.
• C)Maximize the space or time devoted to the bad news.
• D)Put the bad news in the beginning or end of a paragraph.
• E)Try to disguise the bad news when you emphasize the positive.

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Definitions:

CPI

Consumer Price Index, a measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, typically indicating inflation or deflation.

CPI Rose

Refers to an increase in the Consumer Price Index, indicating that the average prices of consumer goods and services have gone up, often a measure of inflation.

$7 Per Hour

A specified wage rate where an individual or worker is paid seven dollars for each hour worked.

Purchasing Power

The economic value of a currency depicted by the number of goods or services obtainable by a single monetary unit.