When Is It Best to Use the Indirect Approach in Creating

question 27

Multiple Choice

When is it best to use the indirect approach in creating a message?

• A) When the message is likely to evoke a negative response from the reader
• B) When the message is requesting for routine information
• C) When the message is informing the reader about good news
• D) When the message is intended for an audience who prefers to get to the main point without delay
• E) When the message is likely to evoke a neutral response from the reader

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Definitions:

Consolidated Income Statement

A financial statement that combines the income, expenses, and profits of a parent company and its subsidiaries.

Other Revenues

Income a company generates from activities not related to its primary operations, such as interest income or gains from investments.

Effective Tax Rate

The average percentage of their total income that individuals or corporations pay in taxes.

Profit/(Loss) Realized

The actual gain or loss generated from completing a transaction.