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.