Evaluating a Bad-News Message ________

question 3

Multiple Choice

Evaluating a bad-news message ________.

• A)is a good idea,but not vital
• B)involves only the typical evaluating questions that should be used to evaluate any type of message
• C)is less important than it is for other types of messages,as there is nothing you can do to alter the fact that your audience won't be receptive to bad news
• D)should include determining if the message communicates a sense of goodwill to the audience and whether it will achieve a good business result
• E)should only be done if there is time to spare,since bad-news messages are often very time sensitive

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