Both the direct and indirect organizational methods of bad news ...

[naturalchemist]

Both the direct and indirect organizational methods of bad news should start with _____.
 
  A) a buffer
  B) reasons for the bad news
  C) the bad news
  D) alternatives to the bad news
  E) the main idea in the first sentence

Question 2

If a company must share bad news quickly with the public, which of the following would be an appropriate way to accomplish this?
 
  A) Websites
  B) Memos
  C) Telephone
  D) Letter
  E) Group meeting

[mjenn52]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Either organization may make use of a bufferan introductory sentence or paragraph that softens the bad news.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Media like websites, social networks, or blogs are appropriate for sharing bad news with the public. Memos, telephone or group meetings are either for internal communication or to target smaller groups.