Nicole Is Writing a Progress Report

Multiple Choice

Nicole is writing a progress report. In the report, she proposes a different approach from the one that was previously approved, while also remaining open to the idea of continuing with the original plan. What is Nicole's progress report trying to accomplish?

A) to enhance her image
B) to float trial balloons
C) to prepare her audience mentally for a problem
D) to speculate about her audience's feelings
E) to minimize potential problems