Question

Select all that apply
Which of the following considerations in timing the delivery of bad news are true?
1. If you deliver bad news without knowing the details, you can create unnecessary worry.
2. You can lose credibility if others think you have wrongfully waited to deliver bad news.
3. The timing for delivering bad news has little influence on how people receive the message.
4. "Delivering bad news in a timely fashion" means putting off any announcements as long as
possible

Answer 1

Correct choices: 1 and 2.

Brief explanation:
- 1 is true — giving incomplete information can provoke speculation and unnecessary worry.
- 2 is true — delaying without good reason can damage credibility and trust.
- 3 is false — timing significantly affects how the message is received.
- 4 is false — "timely" means prompt and appropriate, not postponing as long as possible.