Which of the Following Should You Avoid When Selecting a Strategy

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should you avoid when selecting a strategy for announcing negative news?

• A) cementing your effort to cover the matter positively
• B) choosing a strategy that prepares your reader to accept the bad news
• C) leaving your reader with the feeling that you have considered his or her interests despite the negative announcement
• D) selecting a strategy that will set up or begin the explanation that justifies the announcement
• E) informing your reader about the negative news in a blunt, direct, and honest manner

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Definitions:

Political Action Group

An organization that seeks to influence political decision-making and public policy, often through lobbying, campaigning, and public advocacy.

Manufacturer

An individual or organization that makes goods or products from raw materials through the use of labor, machinery, and equipment.

Strategic Stakeholders

Strategic stakeholders are individuals or groups that have a significant interest or stake in the strategic outcomes and decisions of an organization, and whose support and involvement are crucial for its success.

Primary

Core or most important, often referring to the main subject of study or the central component in a system.