Author Question: Before sending a message that may contribute to information overload, what should the sender ... (Read 61 times)

Kthamas · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

Before sending a message that may contribute to information overload, what should the sender consider?

A) If the message is clear and meaningful
B) If the purpose is acceptable to the organization
C) If the time is right for the message
D) If the purpose of the message is realistic
E) If the message will change anything in the organization

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a specific purpose for a communication?

A) Let's set up a meeting next week to discuss staffing.
B) I would like to set up a meeting Tuesday at 10:00 to get approval to hire an addition to staff.
C) I would like to talk to you about our staffing shortage.
D) Are you free to meet on Tuesday for a while?
E) I would like to hire a few more people. When are you free to talk?

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

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Make sure you don't contribute to information overload by sending messages that won't change anything. Complaining about things you have no influence over is a good example of a message that probably shouldn't be sent.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Explanation: B) Within the scope of that general purpose, each message also has a specific purpose, which identifies what you hope to accomplish with your message. The more precisely you can define your specific purpose, the better you'll be able to fine-tune your message to achieve your desired outcome. Requesting a specific data and time for the meeting, and giving the reasons for the meeting allows the receiver to plan a better response to the message.