Jenna Requested and Was Granted a Week's Vacation Time at the End

question 79

Multiple Choice

Jenna requested and was granted a week's vacation time at the end of June. Due to an unforeseen crisis at the office, her boss now needs to tell her that she must work that week instead.
-When communicating this message the best approach would likely be for her boss to ________.

• A)state the main idea right away to get it over with
• B)hint at the main idea and let Jenna read between the lines
• C)tell Jenna the bad news first and then explain all the reasons why
• D)build up to the main idea, stating the reasons why before actually giving her the bad news
• E)give her the bad news right away so that she doesn't get impatient

---

Definitions:

Skull Shape

The form or structure of the human skull, often studied in anthropology to understand genetic and ethnic differences.

Ethnic Identities

The aspects of individuals' identities that are related to their ancestral, cultural, or national affiliations and heritage.

Irish Canadian

Canadians of Irish descent or origin, contributing to Canada's cultural and social fabric.

Singapore

An island city-state in Southeast Asia, known for its robust economy, multicultural population, and as a global financial hub.