Sarah Is Writing a Memo to Her Manager Asking to Change

question 40

Multiple Choice

Sarah is writing a memo to her manager asking to change an established procedure and has asked for your advice. The best advice that you can give Sarah is to tell Sarah that

• A) her supervisor should already be aware of the pros of changing the procedure; therefore, providing evidence is not necessary.
• B) she should focus solely on her own needs and how she'll benefit from the change.
• C) she should avoid using words like suggest and recommend because they'll make her look weak.
• D) she should focus on how much money the procedure change will save the company.

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