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The document provides examples of direct and indirect approaches to communication. The direct approach example congratulates an employee on a promotion using enthusiastic language. The first indirect example informs an employee about upcoming changes to their role using neutral language to deliver potentially unpleasant news. The second indirect example reminds employees about an upcoming mandatory meeting using polite but straightforward language to convey uninteresting information.

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Direct - Indirect Writing Activity-Bus231

The document provides examples of direct and indirect approaches to communication. The direct approach example congratulates an employee on a promotion using enthusiastic language. The first indirect example informs an employee about upcoming changes to their role using neutral language to deliver potentially unpleasant news. The second indirect example reminds employees about an upcoming mandatory meeting using polite but straightforward language to convey uninteresting information.

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EXAMPLES OF DIRECT AND INDIRECT APPROACH

Bus.231-Online Activity#01

Direct Approach:

Subject: Congratulations on Your Promotion!

Dear Mr. Rahman Sir,

I'm thrilled to share some wonderful news with you - you've been promoted to Senior
Manager in Sales! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to our team have truly paid
off, and this promotion is well-deserved.

Your new role will involve an array of new responsibilities, and we're confident that you'll
excel in it. This promotion is a testament to your skills and contributions to the company,
and we're excited to see you continue to thrive.

Once again, congratulations on your well-earned promotion! We look forward to your


continued success in your new role.

Best regards,
Faizaa Khundker

Indirect Approach (Displeasing News):

Subject: Upcoming Changes to Team Structure

Dear Mr. Champion,

I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to inform you about some upcoming changes to
our team structure. In an effort to streamline operations and improve efficiency, we will be
making some adjustments that may affect your current role.

The details of these changes will be discussed in a meeting scheduled for 7th November at
9am. We understand that change can be challenging, but we believe these modifications are
necessary for the long-term success of our department and the company.

We value your contributions and will do our best to support you during this transition. If you
have any concerns or questions, please feel free to reach out to me.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Best regards,
Faizaa Khundker
Indirect Approach (Uninteresting/Unwanted Information):

Subject: Reminder: Mandatory Staff Meeting

Dear Ms. Sydney Stockholm,

I hope you are doing well. This is a gentle reminder that we have a mandatory staff meeting
scheduled for 11th November, 3pm. During the meeting, we will discuss various
administrative and procedural updates that are essential for our department's smooth
operation.

We understand that these meetings may not always be the most exciting, but your
attendance and participation are crucial as we work to maintain our standards of efficiency
and compliance.

If you have any questions or concerns related to the meeting, please feel free to reach out to
me.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Best regards,
Faizaa Khunder

1. Create Subject lines for the present scenarios:

a) You are an HR manager, and you need to inform an employee about their promotion.
They have been waiting for this news

b) You need to notify an employee of their termination due to performance issues. This
news may come as a shock to the employee.

c) You want to inform your team about an upcoming meeting to discuss a fun
team-building activity to boost morale.

d) You have to inform your employees about an upcoming office relocation, which
might be met with resistance.

e) You need to inform your team about a mandatory training session that is essential for
their professional growth.

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