Author Question: Narrative techniques are A) inappropriate for professional communication. B) acceptable in ... (Read 146 times)

Evvie72 · **on:** Jun 24, 2018

Narrative techniques are

A) inappropriate for professional communication.
B) acceptable in business, but only for messages organized in the direct approach.
C) an effective way to organize messages in a variety of business communication scenarios.
D) a great way to help the audience grasp key points about sets of data.
E) a way to minimize the effects of negative information.

Question 2

As it applies to business communication, presenting information in a well-organized manner

A) helps your readers understand the message.
B) allows the reader to find issues for discussion.
C) takes more time to produce.
D) softens the impact of the message.
E) obscures the meaning for the reader.

eliasc0401 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: C
Explanation: C) Storytelling might seem like an odd subject for a business communication course, but narrative techniques can be an effective way to organize messages in a surprising number of business situations, from recruiting and training employees to enticing investors and customers.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Readers who encounter a well-organized message are encouraged to accept it because they can understand it easily and save time in the process.