Using the guidelines outlined in Chapter 7, "Delivering Bad-News Messages" in BCOM 10th edition (pages 118–137), assume the role of a company manager and write a block business letter that provides bad news to the recipient.

When composing your letter, assume that the recipient has previously requested a review of the situation via e-mail, letter, or personal meeting with management. Refer to your textbook for clarity, writing mechanics, professional language, and style guidelines.

Requirements

Content:

Your submission should include the proper introductory elements, including the sender’s address, the date, the recipient’s address, and an appropriate professional greeting or salutation.

Make sure you communicate the bad news from the company to the recipient, providing the facts from the scenario using the inductive or deductive approach.

Format:

Your block business letter should follow the form of the example on page 123 of the textbook.

Your letter should be one page, with appropriate and consistent spacing throughout (single space paragraphs and double-space between paragraphs).

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. Please refer to the Templated Assignments Guidelines in the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course for assistance and information.

Review your work with the rubric/scoring guide before submitting your assignment.

Remember to run a spelling and grammar check on your document prior to submission. Check with your professor if you have any additional questions.

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

Articulate facts using inductive or deductive approach in a business letter format.

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