In Most Situations, When Writing a Persuasive Message to a Manager

Multiple Choice

In most situations, when writing a persuasive message to a manager in your own organization, ask for the desired action

A) in the first paragraph, along with stating the reader benefit.
B) using a confident, hard-sell approach.
C) by apologizing for the need for a decision.
D) but leave the method of response up to the reader.
E) after presenting most of the background information.