Excellence in Business Communication (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780133544176
Author: John V. Thill, Courtland L. Bovee
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8, Problem 12LOC
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Contents of a message with both positive and negative elements.
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When writing a negative message, the indirect approach is the best way since it helps prepare readers for the bad news by presenting the reasons for it first. The purpose of this approach is to ease the blow and help readers accept the situation. It creates a positive atmosphere and communicates the bad news professionally.
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