When Would Be the Best Time to Deliver "Bad News

question 67

Multiple Choice

When would be the best time to deliver "bad news" to your boss?

• A)when you also have good news to deliver
• B)on a day when the boss is not busy and can concentrate on how to respond to the news
• C)when you have no good news to deliver
• D)on a day when the boss is very busy and has no time to concentrate on how to respond to the news

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