MGT325 Grand Canyon University Business Communication Today

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Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to implement communication strategies for delivering negative news.

Select one of the following scenarios at the end of Chapter 11 in Business Communication Today.

  • 11‐34
  • 11‐36
  • 11‐37
  • 11‐44

Write a 100‐250‐word e‐mail responding to the scenario. Incorporate the conventions related to delivering negative news in an indirect manner by including the following:

  • Buffer statement
  • Reasons for the situation or decision
  • Negative news
  • Additional information
  • Respectful closing

Follow the guidelines for composing professional e‐mail, including the following a subject line length appropriate for the genre and the content of the message.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.