The Passive Voice Tends to Be More Effective in Business

question 82

True/False

The passive voice tends to be more effective in business communications than the active voice because it is more rational and has less emotional impact.

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Definitions:

Precommitments

Binding agreements made in advance to restrict future actions or decisions, often used in behavioral economics to help individuals stick to long-term goals.

Time Inconsistency

The tendency of a person or entity to change their planned course of action over time due to a change in preferences.

Self-Control Problems

Self-control problems refer to the difficulty individuals face in resisting short-term temptations in order to achieve long-term goals.