SCMA 325 Chapter 10

Which of the following is true regarding routine​ requests?

Much of the vital communication between a company and its customers is about routine matters.

Anya is composing a message that includes information regarding the nature of her relationship with a former employee. What type of message is she​ writing?

Responding to a request for a recommendation

Jin is requesting an adjustment. She is providing a​ complete, specific explanation of the details of the problem. Which part of the message is Jin working​ on?

body

Kali is explaining her request. She is working on the​ ___________ of her message.

body

When sending routine replies and positive messages you should explain all the relevant details idea in the​ _____________ of the message.

body

Ariana is including an expression of gratitude in her message. Ariana is working on the​ __________ of her message.

close

Highlighting a benefit to the reader should be done in the​ _________ of the message.

close

Jackie is requesting an adjustment. She is politely requesting specific action that needs to be taken. Jackie is working on the​ ____________ of her message.

close

Liam is writing a request for a letter of recommendation. Liam is expressing his appreciation for the letter and including the full name and address of the person to whom the letter should be sent. Which part of the message is Liam working​ on?

close

Rohana is using the direct approach and she is requesting specific action. Rohana is working on the​ _____________ of her message.

close

A brief personal message written to comfort someone after the death of a loved one is referred to as​ a(n) ____________ letter.

condolence

Isaac is sending a message to an employee that recently got married. Isaac is sending a message of​ __________________________.

congratulations

If a request for information or action is a simple yes or some other straightforward​ information, the​ __________ approach is appropriate.

direct

When announcing good​ news, you should use the​ __________ approach.

direct

When sending routine replies and positive messages you should use the​ __________ approach.

direct

When writing a letter of​ condolence, you should​ __________________________.

keep it​ short, simple, and sincere

Amar is sending a formal complaint to a company because the product he purchased is faulty and he is not satisfied. Amar is​ ________________________.

making a claim

A press release is also known as a​ _________ release.

news

Antonio is writing a request for a letter of recommendation. He is clearly stating why the recommendation is required. Which part of the message is Antonio working​ on?

opening

When sending routine replies and positive messages you should place your main idea in the​ _____________of the message.

opening

Greg is preparing a message about a project update. Greg is​ __________________________.

preparing a routine informational message

A specialized document used to share relevant information with the media is known as a​ __________ release.

press

Traci is using the opening of her message to trigger the​ reader's memory of the relationship they​ had, the dates of their​ association, and any special events or accomplishments that might bring a clear and favorable picture of her to mind. Traci is​ ___________________________________.

requesting a letter of recommendation

Jeremy is requesting a settlement of a claim. Jeremy is​ ______________________.

requesting an adjustment

Caleb is preparing a message that sympathizes with the​ customer's frustration. Caleb is​ _______________________________.

responding to a request for an adjustment