Which of the Following Is True of the Use of a Strategic

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the use of a strategic buffer when writing bad-news messages?

A) A strategic buffer conveys bad news in a blunt manner.
B) A strategic buffer is used to directly deliver the message without explanations.
C) A strategic buffer does not indicate what the rest of the message talks about.
D) A strategic buffer is used when the writer is not trying to cushion the bad news.
E) A strategic buffer is used when the writer is trying not to offer an alternative solution at any cost.