A Report's Close Should

question 61

Multiple Choice

A report's close should

• A)provide hints on what the audience should do so that you don't sound like you're giving orders.
• B)instruct your audience to contact you about what they should do next.
• C)make sure your readers understand exactly what's expected of them and when it's expected.
• D)imply dire consequences if the goals are not achieved.
• E)minimize the impact of the main points of the message.

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Definitions:

Goal Accomplishment

The successful achievement or completion of specific objectives or targets.

Directive Leadership

Involves setting clear objectives, providing specific directions, and expecting compliance from team members.

Performance Standards

Benchmarks or expectations for employees' behavior and outcomes, used to measure their work quality and effectiveness.

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory suggesting that individuals are motivated to act in certain ways based on their expectations of rewards.