Tony, a Financial Analyst, Must Deliver the Bad News to His

Multiple Choice

Tony, a financial analyst, must deliver the bad news to his boss that the company will most likely lose a lot of money this quarter. To help maintain a good relationship with his boss, Tony should ________

A) suggest a way for reducing the loss next quarter.
B) emphasize that the sales force is to blame.
C) explain that the problem belongs to the boss, not to him.
D) say, Don't shoot me, I'm only the messenger."