Question

Zach is an administrative professional at a corporate headquarters of a gym. The executives decided that instead of the typical summer barbecue the company holds for their employees each year, they will do something a little different this year: an Olympics-style extravaganza. They’ve assigned Zach the task of communicating the event to the employees. They also want Zach to get in touch with a former Olympian and get them to be a guest speaker at the event. What type(s) of written communication would BEST suit each of Zach’s assignments?
Possible Answers:
A memo for both the employees and the former Olympian A memo for both the employees and the former Olympian A memo for the employees and a letter for the former Olympian A memo for the employees and a letter for the former Olympian A report for the employees and a letter for the former Olympian A report for the employees and a letter for the former Olympian A report for the employees and a memo for the former Olympian

Answer 1

The best types of written communication for each of Zach's assignments would be:

- **A memo for the employees**: Memos are appropriate for internal communication, especially for conveying important updates or announcements to a group of employees. This will effectively inform them about the upcoming Olympics-style event.

- **A letter for the former Olympian**: A letter is more formal and personal, making it suitable for reaching out to a former Olympian. It allows for a more detailed and respectful approach when inviting someone of their stature to participate as a guest speaker.

So the correct choice is: **A memo for the employees and a letter for the former Olympian**.