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TD Bank Financial Group

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TD Bank Financial Group
Thom Hollis works as a financial advisor for TD Bank Financial Group. His job involves providing investment advice to many clients, in person or on the phone, and writing many letters and e-mails. He has an appointment tomorrow with Ji-Wan, a client, to review her personal investment portfolio. Before she comes in, Thom has to review her profile, decide what changes to suggest, and put together a proposed portfolio. He has a recent finance diploma, but because he is still relatively new to his job, he wants to collect as much information as he can on appropriate investments for her, so he decides to send an e-mail to Alyson, his manager, to see if she has any suggestions or advice. Besides preparing for his meeting with Ji-Wan, Thom has several other tasks he must work on.
-As he thinks about organizing his e-mail message to Alyson, Thom remembers reading in his business communications textbook about the benefits of using the direct pattern in a message. Which of the following benefits identified in the text might Thom be considering when he decides to use the direct pattern?

Definitions:

Matrix Organization

A matrix organization is a company structure that creates teams by combining functional and project-based departments, aiming to improve communication, flexibility, and dynamic project handling.

Committee Organization

Organizational structure that places authority and responsibility jointly in the hands of a group of individuals rather than a single manager.

Line-and-staff Organization

An organizational structure that combines direct, line authority with specialized, staff support functions and personnel.

Line Organization

A direct and clear line of command within an organization, from the top management to the lowest rank, characterized by direct supervision and clear responsibilities.