Business Communication Workshop Course Coordinator:Ayyaz Qadeer Lecture # 25.
Business Communication Workshop Course Coordinator:Ayyaz Qadeer Lecture # 16.
Transcript of Business Communication Workshop Course Coordinator:Ayyaz Qadeer Lecture # 16.
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Business Communication Workshop
Course Coordinator: Ayyaz Qadeer
Lecture # 16
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We have discussed……
• Organize your material before writing you first draft can prevent rambling and unclear message.
• Direct (Deductive) organizational plan• Writing plan for an information request• Improving openers for routine request letters• Improving closings for routine request letters• Three kinds of goodwill messages• Goodwill Messages: Cards or personalized letters• Tips for writing goodwill messages
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We have discussed……
General Plan:• When Seller is at Fault• Buyer or Another at Fault• Plan for Approving Credit• Acknowledging First Orders• Granting Favors• Announcements
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Bad-News Messages
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Objectives
• Apply the three-step writing process to bad-news messages.
• Show how to achieve an acceptable audience-centered tone.
• Differentiate between the direct and indirect approaches, and discuss when it’s appropriate to use each one.
• Evaluate Buffer Statements• Techniques for deemphasizing Bad News
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Objectives
• Derive proper Ending for a Bad-News Message• List three techniques for saying “no.”• Define defamation.• Discuss guidelines for delivering bad news to job
applicants.• Design a plan for refusing Requests or Claims• Design a plan for announcing Bad News to Customers
and Employees
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Ch. 8–7
Resolving Business Problems
• Call the individual involved.• Describe the problem and apologize.• Explain
– Why the problem occurred– What you are doing to resolve it– How you will prevent the problem from happening again
• Follow up with a letter that– Documents details discussed in the phone call– Promotes goodwill
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The Three-StepWriting Process
Why is writing bad-news messages different from writing good-news messages?
How do you plan bad-news messages?How do you know when to use the direct or
indirect approach when writing bad news messages?
Why is proofreading bad-news messages so critical?
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Strategies forBad-News Messages
When delivering bad news, you have five main goals:
– Convey the bad news– Gain acceptance for it– Maintain as much goodwill as possible– Maintain a good image for the organization– Reduce or eliminate the need for future
correspondence on the matter
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Creating an Effective Audience-Centered Tone
1. How does the proper tone help your readers accept a bad-news message?
2. What are some negative words or phrases to avoid when writing bad-news?
3. Why does using respectful language help you protect your audience's pride?
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Indirect (Inductive) Organizational Plan
Bad-News Plan1. Buffer (pleasant or neutral statements, reader-oriented)2. Explanation
a. Necessary data, tactfully statedb. Pertinent favorable, then unfavorable actsc. Reader benefit reasons
3. Decision (implied or expressed) along with offer of additional help or suggestions
4. Positive, friendly closea. Appreciationb. Invitation to further action desiredc. Easy action, dated when desirable (EA)d. Offer of further help, reader benefit (RB)
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Using the Direct Approach
• The key is to analyze your reader first.Decide if the reader would like the bad news right away or needs to be eased into it.
• If you know your audience can handle bad news first, use the direct approach.
The direct approach starts with a clear statement of bad news then proceeds to reasons.
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How to Write a Buffer
Avoid saying noAvoid saying no
Avoid using an arrogant toneAvoid using an arrogant tone
Avoid wordy and irrelevant languageAvoid wordy and irrelevant language
Avoid apologizingAvoid apologizing
Avoid writing a long bufferAvoid writing a long buffer
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Ch. 8–14
Possible Buffers for Opening Bad-News Messages
• Best news• Appreciation• Agreement• Facts• Understanding• Apology
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Ch. 8–15
1. Unfortunately, your application for credit has been reviewed negatively.
(Reveals the bad news bluntly.)
How effective is the following opening for a letter that refuses to grant credit?
Evaluating Buffer Statements
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Ch. 8–16
2. We are delighted to receive your application for credit.
(Gives the wrong impression.)
How effective is the following opening for a letter that refuses to grant credit?
Evaluating Buffer Statements
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Ch. 8–17
3. The recent resurgence of interest in the stock market caught many of us by surprise.
(Is not relevant.)
How effective is the following opening for a letter that refuses to grant credit?
Evaluating Buffer Statements
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Ch. 8–18
1. Your request for a monetary contribution has been referred to me for reply.
(Fails to engage the reader.)
How effective is the following opening for a letter that refuses a request for a donation?
Evaluating Buffer Statements
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Ch. 8–19
Evaluating Buffer Statements
2. We appreciate the fine work your organization is doing to provide early childhood programs that meet the needs of parents and very young children.
(Compliments the reader but doesn’t imply approval.)
How effective is the following opening for a letter that refuses a request for a donation?
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Characteristics of Good Refusal Messages
Provide sufficient detail to make reader accept the message
Provide sufficient detail to make reader accept the message
Imply the reader is better offImply the reader is better off
Explain company policy as being logicalExplain company policy as being logical
Offer no apologyOffer no apology
Avoid personal assaultsAvoid personal assaults
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Ch. 8–21
• Avoid the spotlight. Put the bad news in the middle of a paragraph halfway through the message.
• Use a long sentence. Don’t put the bad news in a short, simple sentence.
Techniques for Deemphasizing Bad News
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Ch. 8–22
• Place the bad news in a subordinate clause.
Although we have no position for an individual with your qualifications at this time, we are pleased that you thought of us when you started your job search.
Techniques for Deemphasizing Bad News
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Ch. 8–23
• Use the passive voice.
Instead of this: We cannot make a contribution at this time.
Try this: A contribution cannot be made at this time.
Techniques for Deemphasizing Bad News
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Ch. 8–24
• Be clear but not overly graphic.
Instead of this: Our investigation reveals that you owe three creditors large sums and that you were fired from your last job.
Try this: Our investigation reveals that your employment status and your financial position are unstable at this time.
Techniques for Deemphasizing Bad News
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Ch. 8–25
• Imply the refusal.
Instead of this: We cannot contribute to your charity this year.
Try this: Although all our profits must be reinvested in our company this year, we hope to be able to support your future fund-raising activities.
Techniques for Deemphasizing Bad News
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Ch. 8–26
Techniques for Deemphasizing Bad News
• Suggest an alternative.
Although the cashmere sweater cannot be sold at the erroneously listed price of $18, we can allow you to purchase this $218 item for only $118.
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Recapitulation
• We have discussed how to resolve Business Problems• The Three-Step writing process• Strategies for Bad-News Messages: When delivering
bad news, you have five main goals• How to create an Effective Audience-Centered Tone• Indirect (Inductive) Organizational Plan: Bad News Plan
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Recapitulation
• If you know your audience can handle bad news first, use the direct approach
• Buffer statements: Possible Buffers for opening Bad-News Messages
• Evaluation of Buffer statements: Possible issues in writing Buffer in the opening paragraph
• Characteristics of good Refusal Messages• Techniques for deemphasizing Bad News
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