Worldatwork Exam c8 Topic 3 Question 72 Discussion

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Question #: 72
Topic #: 3

What best describes an effective core technique for communicating with executives?

AFocus on negative issues first, such as compensation costs exceeding budget, to get their attention

BProvide a wide range of facts and figures. With their high level of responsibility, executives must have all the data before they can make informed decisions.

CAssume they have little knowledge of the issue and make a detailed presentation leading up to the purpose of the meeting.

DRecommend a solution that will solve the issue and explain why it is the best solution available.

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Tyisha

5 months ago

Oh, I bet one of the options is 'Bring donuts and hope for the best.' That's the secret executive communication technique, right?

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Starr

5 months ago

Recommend a solution? Now that's the way to go! Executives love it when you bring them a fix, not just a problem.

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Roxanne

3 months ago

B) Provide a wide range of facts and figures. With their high level of responsibility, executives must have all the data before they can make informed decisions.

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Lavonna

4 months ago

D) Recommend a solution that will solve the issue and explain why it is the best solution available.

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Fernanda

4 months ago

A) Focus on negative issues first, such as compensation costs exceeding budget, to get their attention

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Vanda

4 months ago

Absolutely, executives appreciate when you come prepared with all the necessary information and a clear solution.

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Maricela

4 months ago

B) Provide a wide range of facts and figures. With their high level of responsibility, executives must have all the data before they can make informed decisions.

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Crissy

4 months ago

D) Recommend a solution that will solve the issue and explain why it is the best solution available.

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Theola

5 months ago

Hmm, assuming they have little knowledge? That could come across as condescending. Better to tailor the presentation to their level.

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Dino

4 months ago

I think recommending a solution and explaining why it's the best option is key.

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Dino

4 months ago

I agree, it's important to tailor the presentation to their level of knowledge.

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Dahlia

5 months ago

Yes, recommending a solution and explaining why it's the best is important too.

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Junita

5 months ago

But what about recommending a solution? Shouldn't we focus on that?

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Mary

5 months ago

I agree with Dahlia. Executives need all the data to make informed decisions.

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Kris

6 months ago

Providing a wide range of facts and figures? That's way too much for busy execs. Keep it concise and to the point.

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Avery

5 months ago

B) Provide a wide range of facts and figures. With their high level of responsibility, executives must have all the data before they can make informed decisions.

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Avery

5 months ago

D) Recommend a solution that will solve the issue and explain why it is the best solution available.

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Dahlia

6 months ago

I think the best way is to provide a wide range of facts and figures.

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Lou

6 months ago

Yikes, focusing on negative issues first is a sure way to get executives' attention, but probably not in the best way. They've got enough to deal with already.

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Brittani

5 months ago

D) Recommend a solution that will solve the issue and explain why it is the best solution available.

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Gwenn

5 months ago

B) Provide a wide range of facts and figures. With their high level of responsibility, executives must have all the data before they can make informed decisions.

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Barrett

5 months ago

A) Focus on negative issues first, such as compensation costs exceeding budget, to get their attention

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