When communicating a message, the best approach for a boss to take would likely be the ____________.
a. state the main idea right away to get it over with.
b. hint at the main idea and let the employees read between the lines.
c. tell employees bad news first and then explain all the reasons why it is so.
d. build up to the main idea and state the reasons before actually giving bad news.
Wasn't sure if it was a bad news message. I think (a) but if the message was bad news then possibly (c)
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This is a confusing question. I agree with you that both a and c are right.
Do you think that I should assume the news is bad by the choices given?