One Way to Be Tactful When Giving Your Reasons for Bad

question 38

Multiple Choice

One way to be tactful when giving your reasons for bad news is to

• A) explain why the decision is good for you and your company.
• B) highlight, if possible, how your negative decision benefits your readers.
• C) explain that the decision is based on company policy.
• D) apologize for having to be the bearer of bad news.
• E) use phrases such as, "I really hate to tell you this, but ..."

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Definitions:

Direct Correlation

A positive relationship between two variables such that as one variable increases, the other also increases.

Strong Relationship

A significant and intense association or correlation between two or more variables in a study or analysis.

Direct Correlation

A relationship between two variables such that as the value of one variable increases, the value of the other variable also increases, and vice versa.

Restricted Range

A situation in which the variability of a variable is constrained or limited, affecting statistical outcomes.