« previous next »

Author Question: (Past tense) CompTechs ____ Tyler as the new IT networking software specialist. A) will hire B) ... (Read 42 times)

rlane42

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 594
on: Jun 23, 2018
(Past tense) CompTechs ____ Tyler as the new IT networking software specialist.
 A) will hire
 B) hired
 C) hires

Question 2

Describe the five characteristics of an effective opening buffer for a bad-news message.


aruss1303

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 314
Reply #1 on: Jun 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

An effective opening buffer must have the following characteristics:


a. Neutral: not implying either negative or positive news
b. Relevant: not so far from the topic that the message is not recognized by the reader
c. Supportive: establishing compatibility between the reader and the writer
d. Interesting: to motivate the recipient to continue reading
e. Short: to avoid trying the reader's patience


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Asthma occurs in one in 11 children and in one in 12 adults. African Americans and Latinos have a higher risk for developing asthma than other groups.

Did you know?

The first successful kidney transplant was performed in 1954 and occurred in Boston. A kidney from an identical twin was transplanted into his dying brother's body and was not rejected because it did not appear foreign to his body.

Did you know?

The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.

Did you know?

More than nineteen million Americans carry the factor V gene that causes blood clots, pulmonary embolism, and heart disease.

Did you know?

Certain rare plants containing cyanide include apricot pits and a type of potato called cassava. Fortunately, only chronic or massive ingestion of any of these plants can lead to serious poisoning.

Rate of Residential Change, Past Year, in the United States Rate of Residential Change, Past Year, in the United States
Average Global Temperature Rise over the Past Century Average Global Temperature Rise over the Past Century
Qualifications of Certified Medical Administrative Specialist Qualifications of Certified Medical Administrative Specialist
A medical assistant performs a spirometry test using electronic health record software. A medical assistant performs a spirometry test using electronic health record software.
Professional association conventions provide opportunities for networking with other massage ... Professional association conventions provide opportunities for networking with other massage ...
Evidence of past whole-genome duplications Evidence of past whole-genome duplications
Video: Mendel's pea plant, Pisum sativum experimental

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library