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ahriuashd · **on:** Jun 24, 2018

An example of a specific purpose for a business message would be

A) to impart information to the audience.
B) to inform employees about the new vacation policy.
C) to persuade readers to take action.
D) to obtain audience participation and collaboration.
E) to make a specific point.

Question 2

The primary audience for your message should always include

A) all who receive it.
B) the key decision makers in the audience.
C) those people with the highest status.
D) those people who represent the opinions and attitudes of the majority.
E) those people who might see a copy of the message at some point in the future.

zenzy · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Explanation: B) A specific purpose cannot be a general task, such as to impart information. The information in a specific purpose must refer to what you actually hope to accomplish with the message not simply to inform, but to inform employees specifically about a new vacation policy.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Explanation: B) The audience for your message will vary from situation to situation. However, people who are in a position to make a decision about your issue must be in the audience.