Using _____ helps subordinate the refusal in a bad-news message.
A) the active voice
B) specific terms
C) the deductive sequence
D) abstract nouns
Ques. 2List five characteristics of successful teams and explain why each characteristic leads to team success.
Ques. 3Which of the following guidelines should be followed while writing a bad-news statement?
A) A bad-news statement should be included in the opening paragraph.
B) A bad-news statement should not subordinate the refusal.
C) A bad-news statement should always be presented indirectly.
D) A bad-news statement should be written using passive voice.
Ques. 4According to the zones of social interaction, North Americans are generally comfortable with only close friends and family standing within 1 1/2 feet from them; this amount of space is called the ________ zone.
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Ques. 5Which of the following is an example of a good practice when developing a bad-news message?
A) Dan, a manager at Oak Inc., avoids providing reasons to support the refusal in his bad-news message.
B) Aaron, a manager at Calibon Inc., avoids using company policy as a reason in his bad-news message.
C) Meena, a manager at WillWare Inc., avoids emphasizing how her audience will benefit from a decision.
D) Rachel, a manager at TechnoGram Inc., avoids using the inductive approach when developing a bad-news message.
Ques. 6Conflicting noises and conversations are examples of ________ distractions that you should try to block out in order to listen effectively.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word