Using Overnight Delivery for a Business Message

question 43

Multiple Choice

Using overnight delivery for a business message

• A) is always a good idea, since it shows that the message is highly important.
• B) is no longer needed, since electronic delivery options are always preferable.
• C) hurts your image, since it suggests that you are a procrastinator.
• D) is usually a waste of money unless the audience truly needs to receive it right away.
• E) should always be your first choice among distribution methods if you work for a large company.

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