Why Should Bad-News Messages Undergo Extensive Evaluations Before Being Sent

question 20

Multiple Choice

Why should bad-news messages undergo extensive evaluations before being sent?

• A)To allow for continued goodwill
• B)To ensure all important details have been clearly identified
• C)The message can have significant negative business results.
• D)The message may determine new corporate policy.
• E)The message may contain incorrect or inaccurate information.

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Definitions:

Known Self Actions

Actions that are within an individual's conscious awareness and reflective of their self-image or identity.

Team's Cohesiveness

The degree to which members of a team are attracted to the team and motivated to remain part of it.

Task Cohesion

The degree to which group members work together in a coordinated way to achieve mutual goals.

Social Cohesion

The degree of interconnectedness and trust among members of a society, contributing to its stability and solidarity.