Employees Often Need to Use Persuasion When Presenting New Ideas

question 21

Multiple Choice

Employees often need to use persuasion when presenting new ideas within an organization. What should you keep in mind when making a persuasive suggestion?

• A)The authority of your audience may help you decide whether to adopt a formal or informal tone.
• B)Assume that the benefits of your suggestion will be clear to your audience, since you work for the same organization.
• C)Use the direct strategy for any persuasive message to superiors.
• D)Use the indirect strategy very rarely, because most people consider this organizational plan dishonest and manipulative.

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