Asked by Jasmine Agosto on May 10, 2024

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When selecting a communication strategy appropriate to the situation, managers need to follow all of these guidelines except

A) use identify and reply sparingly.
B) avoid spray and pray.
C) avoid underscore and explore.
D) use underscore and explore as much as possible.
E) use tell and sell sparingly.

Communication Strategy

A planned approach of conveying messages to target audiences effectively and efficiently to achieve specific outcomes.

Identify And Reply

The act of recognizing a specific issue, query, or communication and providing an appropriate response or answer to it.

Spray And Pray

A communication strategy where a lot of information is dispersed to a large audience, with the hope that some of it will be relevant or taken up by the recipients.

  • Recognize the critical role of selecting the right communication strategy in ensuring efficient communication in organizational settings.
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Shaily NandyalaMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The correct guideline is to use "underscore and explore" as much as possible, not to avoid it. This strategy involves emphasizing key points (underscore) and encouraging open dialogue and exploration of ideas (explore), which is generally considered effective in organizational communication.