Homework: Block Business Letter
Overview
In this homework, you will use the scenarios from our Week 2 homework as the basis for a block business letter in which you communicate bad news to the recipient. Note that this is an ongoing situation, and the recipient has previously requested a review via email, letter, or personal meeting with management. Refer to your textbook for clarity, writing mechanics, professional language, and style guidelines.
Instructions
i. Choose one of the professional scenarios outlined in this document:
- ENG315 Scenarios [DOCX]
ii. Write an email message from the perspective of a company manager who must communicate the bad news to one of the characters in the scenario you selected.
iii. Use the guidelines outlined in Chapter 7 "Delivering Bad-News Messages" in your BCOM text to help you structure your message, shape your language, select your content, and format your message.
iv. Focus on clarity, writing mechanics, and professional language and style requirements.
Task
Content:
i. Address the communication issue from your chosen scenario.
ii. Provide bad news from the company to the recipient.
iii. Concentrate on the facts of the situation.
iv. Use either the inductive or deductive approach to structure your message.
v. Address the current and past context of the situation considering your recipient has previously requested a review of the situation.
vi. Include the proper introductory elements of the sender's address, date, recipient's address.
o You may create any details necessary in the introductory elements to complete the homework.
vii. Provide an appropriate and professional greeting or salutation.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.