Worldatwork Exam c8 Topic 4 Question 66 Discussion

Actual exam question for Worldatwork's c8 exam

Question #: 66
Topic #: 4

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.

Show Suggested Answer

Suggested Answer: D

by Alisha at Apr 12, 2024, 11:58 PM

Limited Time Offer

25%

Off

Get Premium c8 Questions as Interactive Web-Based Practice Test or PDF

Contribute your Thoughts:

Submit Cancel

Johana

7 months ago

I disagree. Executives prefer concise and relevant information over a lot of data.

upvoted 0 times

...

Lennie

7 months ago

I believe providing a wide range of facts and figures is crucial for executives to make informed decisions.

upvoted 0 times

...

Raylene

7 months ago

I agree. Executives are busy and need a straightforward approach.

upvoted 0 times

...

8 months ago

I agree with you all. Plus, if we start with the negative stuff, they might just tune us out. We want to keep them engaged and show them that we have a solid solution that will actually work.

upvoted 0 times

...

Absolutely. Executives are busy people, and they want to see that we've done our homework and have a clear plan of action. Showing them the problem and then presenting the best solution is the way to go.

upvoted 0 times

...

Dalene

8 months ago

Yeah, I'm with you on that. Providing a wide range of facts and figures might overwhelm them, and assuming they have little knowledge could be seen as condescending. Keeping it focused on the solution is key.

upvoted 0 times

...

Jess

8 months ago

I agree. I think option D is the best answer. Recommending a solution and explaining why it's the best option available shows that we've thought through the issue and have a proactive approach to solving it.

upvoted 0 times

...

Krissy

8 months ago

I think this question is trying to test our understanding of effective communication with executives. Focusing on negative issues first to get their attention seems like a poor approach. Executives likely deal with a lot of problems already, and I don't think starting with the bad news is the way to go.

upvoted 0 times

...

Worldatwork Exam c8 Topic 4 Question 66 Discussion

Contribute your Thoughts:

Johana

Lennie

Raylene

Viola

Carey

Danica

Dona

Willow

Eladia

Lucina

Dalene

Jess

Krissy