Which of These Strategies Softens the Blow of Negative Messages

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of these strategies softens the blow of negative messages?

• A)place negative information at points of low emphasis
• B)avoid no or not when possible
• C)avoid words with negative connotations
• D)all of these

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Definitions:

Closeness of Supervision

The degree to which managerial oversight and control are applied in the oversight of employee tasks and responsibilities.

Productivity Through People

A management philosophy emphasizing the empowerment and involvement of employees in decision-making processes to improve performance and productivity.

Contingency Thinking

Contingency thinking is an approach that considers the possible variations in a situation and plans for multiple potential scenarios, acknowledging that there is no one-size-fits-all strategy.

Uncertain Environment

Lacks so much information that it is difficult to assign probabilities to the likely outcomes of alternatives.