Which of the Following Is Appreciated by Readers When Receiving

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is appreciated by readers when receiving a bad-news message?

• A) Bad news presented without any alternative solution being offered
• B) Direct delivery of the message without explanations
• C) A bluntly worded explanation of what went wrong
• D) A gradual introduction to the message's main negative point
• E) An explanation that does not cushion the message's main negative point

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Definitions:

Learning-By-Doing

Acquiring skills and efficiency in a task through direct experience or practice, often leading to reduced costs and improved performance over time.

Dominant Strategies

In game theory, a strategy that is best for a player in a game regardless of the strategies chosen by the other players.

Sequential Version

A process or model that is designed to occur or be executed in a specific order or sequence.

Preemptive Strategy

A business strategy designed to discourage or prevent potential competitors from entering the market.