When Communicating, Being Specific About Your Intended Outcome Is ________

question 37

Multiple Choice

When communicating, being specific about your intended outcome is ________.

• A)not recommended, as it is unprofessional
• B)risky, as it may offend some people
• C)a good idea, as it will make it harder for your audience to say no
• D)strategic, as it makes it easier for your audience to understand what you want them to do
• E)appropriate only when you know that your audience is likely to decline your request

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Definitions:

Congressional Budget Office

A federal agency within the legislative branch of the United States government that provides budget and economic information to Congress.

Agricultural Subsidies

are governmental financial support paid to farmers and agribusinesses to supplement their income, manage the supply of agricultural commodities, and influence the cost and supply of such commodities.

Fiscal Policy

Government policies concerning taxation and spending to influence the economy.

Federal Budget Deficit

The financial shortfall when a government's expenditures exceed its revenues within a fiscal year.