Which of the Following Is True of Writing Messages Following

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of writing messages following the general indirect plan?

• A) You should avoid offering an alternative solution to the reader when presenting bad news.
• B) You should directly deliver the negative news without a preceding explanation.
• C) You should give a blunt and negatively worded explanation of what went wrong.
• D) You should gradually introduce the message's main negative point in the course of writing the message.
• E) You should give a clear presentation of the facts involved rather than show concern for the reader's feelings.

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Definitions:

Units Produced

The total number of complete items manufactured during a specific period.

Period Costs

Period costs are expenses that are not directly tied to the production process and are expensed in the period they occur, such as selling, general, and administrative expenses.

Financial Reporting

The process by which a company communicates its past financial performance, current financial position, and future financial expectations to internal and external stakeholders.

Units Sold

The total number of product units a company has sold within a specific period.