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Learn It: Concept Check Quiz 2-3

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Author: Ryan Smith

Introduction: Take this quiz to get a quick check on your understanding of chapter concepts.

Informational messages—those designed to explain procedures, answer questions, and transmit findings—are usually developed using the  organizational approach.

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Informational messages typically follow the direct organizational approach, which means that they begin with the main idea. Refer to 2-3: Analyzing the Purpose and Anticipating the Audience.

If the intended recipient of your message forwards it to another reader, that reader would be considered your _______ audience.

  • primary
  • secondary
  • tertiary

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An important consideration in crafting business messages is the possibility of a secondary audience, a reader that you may not have identified as a recipient.

Which of these strategies would be most effective for a persuasive or motivational message?

  • Use the richest media available
  • Write a memo to post in a central location
  • Use a direct organizational approach

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