Which of These Comments About a Team Member's Report Draft

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of these comments about a team member's report draft is the least diplomatic?

• A) I like the statistics that you provide in the introduction. I wonder if the audience will recognize these sources you consulted.
• B) This introduction shows a lot of hard work. Perhaps an additional example would make your point even stronger.
• C) You did not write this introduction very well. You left out a lot of important background information.
• D) I know the proposal reviewers have very high standards. I think we all will benefit from improving our proofreading skills.

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Definitions:

Personal Mandate

The requirement under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) of 2010 that all U.S. citizens and legal residents purchase health insurance unless they are already covered by employer-sponsored health insurance or government-sponsored health insurance (Medicaid or Medicare).

Government-provided Health Insurance

Health insurance schemes funded and managed by the government to offer medical coverage to its citizens.

Insurance Exchanges

Government-regulated markets for health insurance in which individuals seeking to purchase health insurance to comply with the personal mandate of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) of 2010 will be able to comparison shop among insurance policies approved by regulators. Each state will have its own exchange.

Government-set Standards

Regulations established by government bodies to ensure quality, safety, and fairness in the production, provision, or use of goods and services.