Writing Routine Messages:
Each of the following messages has a problem. It may be too short, too workdy, or have the wrong tone. For each of the scenarios represented by the message, compose a new message that you believe is well organized, includes enough information to be effective, and builds goodwill. Create any additional information that you need.
a. Email. Hi, Jane: Attached are the files you requested. Regards, Jill.
b. Voicemail mail message. This is Maria Martinez from Accounting. I need more information than you provided on yoir recent travel expense report. Please call me at Ext. 1440 as soon as possible. Thanks,
c. Memo. To All Employees: Please stop throwing away your plastic water bottles. We have recycling bins in several convenient lications. Thanks.
d. Flyer posted in break room. Volunteers Needed for Blood Drive-Call Ext. 550 for Infor!
e. Comment made during a metting. As the chair of the social committee, I think it's important that we do a better job of recognizing birthdays in our department. I'll thake the responsinility of buying and routing cards for signatures prior to each person's burthday, but you all need to chip in. Five dollars per person will cover the cost of the cards and miffin from the coffee shop. Sound okay?
Select one of the Messages (a-e) listed and compose a new message.