Author Question: Which of the following is least likely to encourage a positive response to a persuasive message? ... (Read 57 times)

SGallaher96 · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

Which of the following is least likely to encourage a positive response to a persuasive message?

A) Positive and polite language
B) Respecting cultural differences
C) Using industry specific terminology
D) Being sensitive to organizational cultures
E) Establishing your credibility

Question 2

Which of the following would not encourage a positive response to your message?

A) Using positive and polite language
B) Understanding cultural differences
C) Being sensitive to organizational cultures
D) Establishing your credibility
E) Explaining why previous choices were poor choices

flannelavenger · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: C
Explanation: C) Encourage a positive response to your persuasive messages by (1) using positive and polite language, (2) understanding and respecting cultural differences, (3) being sensitive to organizational cultures, and (4) taking steps to establish your credibility.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: E
Explanation: E) Encourage a positive response to your persuasive messages by (1) using positive and polite language, (2) understanding and respecting cultural differences, (3) being sensitive to organizational cultures, and (4) taking steps to establish your credibility. However, take care not to inadvertently insult your readers by implying that they've made poor choices in the past and that you're here to save them from their misguided ways.