Learning Activity Problem: Analyzing Bad News
Find a press release from the last three months of a company announcing bad news. It could be layoffs, a change in their business structure, stock prices being lower than projected, or other bad news. Submit a Word document that contains a link to the press release and answers to the following questions about the communication:
a) Does it communicate what needs to be communicated, or are there unanswered questions? Explain.
b) Are the solutions or next steps clear to the reader? Why or why not?
c) Does the communication appear transparent or does it seem as though much more is not being said? Explain.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.