What Should You Do When You Cannot Respond to a Request

question 30

Multiple Choice

What should you do when you cannot respond to a request made in an email?

• A) Log off the system so the sender will assume that you are offline.
• B) Set up an automated response to say that you are out of town.
• C) Inform the sender that you are busy and cannot reply straightaway.
• D) Reply immediately to explain how soon you can respond in full.
• E) Ignore the email for now and reply when you can.

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Definitions:

Product-line Pricing

A pricing strategy where different products within the same category are priced differently based on features, benefits, and cost of production.

Line Item Pricing

A pricing method where each individual item or service is priced separately rather than bundled together.

Discretionary Pricing

A pricing strategy where the seller has the flexibility to set prices based on market conditions, costs, or personal judgment.

Perceived Value

The consumer's assessment of the worth or utility of a product based on its ability to meet needs and expectations, relative to its cost.