Question

Which of the following guidelines should be followed when delivering messages carrying bad news?

a. Present information bluntly without focusing on the reader's emotions.
b. Give the reader the impression that the situation is positive by not emphasizing the negative news.
c. Always ensure that the reader gets to the main part of the message right away.
d. Deliver facts positively without confusing or misleading the reader.
e. Suggest how the reader could avoid making the same mistakes.

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is "d. Deliver facts positively without confusing or misleading the reader.".

Explanation: Deliver facts positively without confusing or misleading the reader is one of the guidelines that must be followed to deliver bad news because for mistakes or the causes of bad news not to be committed again, it must be a clear message, without confusion.