Discuss various Organization Methods

Question 1 of 20

5.0 Points

Which of the following statements about revising a written communication is true?

 

A. The first draft will never include incomplete thoughts.

 

B. The first draft rarely contains awkward sentences.

 

C. Written communication provides the opportunity to revise your message as you are communicating it based on immediate feedback.

 

D. By the time you get to the end of your first draft you may have discovered new ideas about what to say.

 

Question 2 of 20

5.0 Points

Which of the following statements is true about memos?

 

A. Memos and emails are both typically sent only to internal audiences.

 

B. Memos are often longer than the recommended length for emails.

 

C. Unlike emails, memos should address multiple topics.

 

D. Like emails, memos should include complimentary closings and signatures.

 

Question 3 of 20

5.0 Points

In which of the following cases is the direct organization method most appropriate?

 

A. asking your boss for an extension on an assignment

 

B. recommending a controversial change in departmental procedure to your boss

 

C. requesting a day off during your company’s busy season

 

D. sending a status report indicating that you are on schedule for an assignment

 

Question 4 of 20

5.0 Points

If the purpose of your message is to ask local businesses to sponsor your event, your desired outcome would most likely be __________.

 

A. to inform them about your event

 

B. to promote understanding about your event’s goal

 

C. to propose ways in which they could help

 

D. for the businesses to provide finances for your event

 

Question 5 of 20

5.0 Points

If the purpose of your message is to inform parents about the new dismissal procedure designed to alleviate problems with the current process at your school, which of the following best represents the desired outcome of your message?

 

A. that parents will analyze the situation themselves

 

B. that parents will be willing to help

 

C. that parents will want to improve their children’s experiences

 

D. that parents will follow the new process you are implementing

Question 1 of 20

5.0 Points

Which of the following statements about revising a written communication is true?

 

A. The first draft will never include incomplete thoughts.

 

B. The first draft rarely contains awkward sentences.

 

C. Written communication provides the opportunity to revise your message as you are communicating it based on immediate feedback.

 

D. By the time you get to the end of your first draft you may have discovered new ideas about what to say.

 

Question 2 of 20

5.0 Points

Which of the following statements is true about memos?

 

A. Memos and emails are both typically sent only to internal audiences.

 

B. Memos are often longer than the recommended length for emails.

 

C. Unlike emails, memos should address multiple topics.

 

D. Like emails, memos should include complimentary closings and signatures.

 

Question 3 of 20

5.0 Points

In which of the following cases is the direct organization method most appropriate?

 

A. asking your boss for an extension on an assignment

 

B. recommending a controversial change in departmental procedure to your boss

 

C. requesting a day off during your company’s busy season

 

D. sending a status report indicating that you are on schedule for an assignment

 

Question 4 of 20

5.0 Points

If the purpose of your message is to ask local businesses to sponsor your event, your desired outcome would most likely be __________.

 

A. to inform them about your event

 

B. to promote understanding about your event’s goal

 

C. to propose ways in which they could help

 

D. for the businesses to provide finances for your event

 

Question 5 of 20

5.0 Points

If the purpose of your message is to inform parents about the new dismissal procedure designed to alleviate problems with the current process at your school, which of the following best represents the desired outcome of your message?

 

A. that parents will analyze the situation themselves

 

B. that parents will be willing to help

 

C. that parents will want to improve their children’s experiences

 

D. that parents will follow the new process you are implementing