Excellence in business communication 12e by vthill and brovee chapter 08
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Excellence in
in
Excellence
Business Communication
Communication
Business
Chapter 8
Writing Routine and Positive Messages
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Learning Objectives
1.
Outline an effective strategy for writing routine business
requests.
2.
3.
Describe three common types of routine requests.
Outline an effective strategy for writing routine replies and
positive messages.
4.
Describe six common types of routine replies and positive
messages.
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Chapter 8 - 3
Strategy for
for Routine
Routine Requests
Requests
Strategy
(LO 1) Outline an effective strategy for writing routine business
requests.
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Chapter 8 - 4
Structure of Routine Requests
(1)
(1) The
The Opening
Opening
Three
Three Parts
Parts
(Direct
(Direct Approach)
Approach)
(2)
(2) The
The Body
Body
(3)
(3) The
The Close
Close
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Chapter 8 - 5
Stating Your Request Up Front
•Pay Attention to Tone
•Assume Audience Compliance
•Be Specific about What You Want
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Chapter 8 - 6
Explaining and Justifying
Your Request
•Follow from Opening Remarks
•Ask Important Questions First
•Limit Questions to One Topic
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Chapter 8 - 7
Requesting Specific Action in
a Courteous Close
•State a Specific Request
•Provide Contact Information
•Express Your Appreciation
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Chapter 8 - 8
Common Examples
Examples of
of
Common
Routine Requests
Requests
Routine
(LO 2) Describe three common types of routine requests.
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Chapter 8 - 9
Asking for Information
and Action
StateYour
YourRequest
RequestClearly
Clearly
State
Explainand
andSupport
Supportthe
theRequest
Request
Explain
IntroduceReader
ReaderBenefits
Benefits
Introduce
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Chapter 8 - 10
Asking for Recommendations
State Your Request Clearly
Offer Support for Your Request
Express Your Appreciation
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Chapter 8 - 11
Making Claims and
Requesting Adjustments
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Chapter 8 - 12
Strategy for
for Routine
Routine Replies
Replies and
and Positive
Positive
Strategy
Messages
Messages
(LO 3) Outline an effective strategy for writing routine replies and
positive messages.
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Chapter 8 - 13
Starting with the Main Idea
Prepare the Audience for What Will Follow
Write Your Opening Clearly
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Keep the Opening Concise
Chapter 8 - 14
Providing Necessary Details and
Explanation
Explain Your Point Completely
Maintain a Supportive Tone
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Create a Favorable Context
Chapter 8 - 15
Ending with a Courteous Close
Keep It Short and Simple, Neutral or Positive
Simply Say
“Thank You”
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Clarify
Follow-Up Action
Chapter 8 - 16
Common Examples
Examples of
of Routine
Routine Replies
Replies and
and
Common
Positive Messages
Messages
Positive
(LO 4) Describe six common types of routine replies and positive
messages.
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Chapter 8 - 17
Answering Requests for Information or
Action
Using the Direct Approach
Open with the Main Idea
Include Explanation and Detail
Close the Message Courteously
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Chapter 8 - 18
Granting Claims and Requests for
Adjustments
•
•
•
•
•
•
Acknowledge the complaint.
Sympathize with the customer.
Take or assign personal responsibility.
Explain how you’ll handle the situation.
Take steps to repair the relationship.
Follow up on your response.
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Chapter 8 - 19
Providing Recommendations and
References
Candidate’s Name
Position or Objective
Your Relationship
Facts and Evidence
Comparison with Peers
Overall Evaluation
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Chapter 8 - 20
Effective
Recommendation Letter
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Chapter 8 - 21
Sharing Routine Information
Opening
Opening
State Purpose;
Purpose; Nature
Nature of
of Information
Information
State
Body
Body
Provide Necessary
Necessary Information
Information
Provide
Closing
Closing
End with
with aa Courteous
Courteous Close
Close
End
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Chapter 8 - 22
Announcing Good News
(1 of 2)
•News Releases
External
Messages
•Direct-to-Consumer Releases
•Social Media Releases
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Chapter 8 - 23
Announcing Good News
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(2 of 2)
Chapter 8 - 24
Fostering Goodwill
•Sending Congratulations
•Expressing Appreciation
•Offering Condolences
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Chapter 8 - 25
