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Effective Communication Techniques in Business Writing: A Comprehensive Analysis

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    Effective Communication Techniques in Business Writing: A Comprehensive Analysis Question 1 1 out of 1 points Messages denying credit are different from other types of bad - news messages in that they Answer Selected Answer: are subject to more legal issues. Correct Answer: are subject to more legal issues. Question 2 1 out of 1 points A mail order supplier has received an order for an item that would be unsuitable for the customer's needs. The supplier should Answer Selected Answer: acknowledge the order, explain why an alternative item would be preferable, and wait for a response. Correct Answer: acknowledge the order, explain why an alternative item would be preferable, and wait for a response. Question 3 1 out of 1 points If bad news appears in the first sentence of a message, the

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    Answer Selected Answer: receiver’s reaction is likely to be defensive. Correct Answer: receiver’s reaction is likely to be defensive. Question 4 0 out of 1 points Delnisha, a customer service representative for the manufacturer of Marathon brand faucets, receives a large order from a small contractor. Which of the following is the BEST way for Delnisha to begin a letter saying the company does not sell directly to end users? Answer Selected Answer: Thank you very much for your order. Unfortunately, we will not be able to fill it. Correct Answer: Our patenting coating process makes Marathon faucets the contractor's choice. Question 5 1 out of 1 points Greg Komuro often delivers messages to clients in which he must convey negative ideas. Which of the following techniques could Greg use to subordinate bad news? Answer Selected Answer: Passive voice and abstract nouns as the subjects of sentences

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    Correct Answer: Passive voice and abstract nouns as the subjects of sentences Question 6 1 out of 1 points Your employer asked you to compose a message to be sent to all job applicants who were not selected for an available sales representative position. You should Answer Selected Answer: place the "not selected" message in the dependent clause of a complex sentence telling of the high competition the applicant faced in interviewing for this job. Correct Answer: place the "not selected" message in the dependent clause of a complex sentence telling of the high competition the applicant faced in interviewing for this job. Question 7 1 out of 1 points Which of the following is the BEST negative reply to a request for a favor? Answer Selected Answer: Although I have multiple obligations for the date you suggested, I fully support your effort to raise funds for the homeless. Correct Answer: Although I have multiple obligations for the date you suggested, I fully support your effort to raise funds for the homeless. Question 8

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