Explaining Negative News in the Body of Your Message

question 83

Multiple Choice

Explaining negative news in the body of your message

• A) is always a good idea.
• B) shows weakness and should be avoided.
• C) confuses readers, and should not be done in most cases.
• D) is required for external audiences, but never for internal.
• E) is often helpful if you are writing to an important customer.

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Definitions:

Advance Payment

Money paid before it is due or for goods or services before they are received.

Adjusting Entries

At the conclusion of an accounting cycle, entries recorded to accurately distribute revenues and costs to their respective periods.

Office Supplies

Consumable items used in offices for daily operations, such as paper, pens, and staplers.

Wages Earned

Refers to the total amount of wages that have been earned by employees for their work during a particular period, regardless of whether they have been paid.