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Week 4 Assignment - Block Business Letter Instructions

Using the guidelines outlined in Chapter 7, "Delivering Bad-News Messages" in BCOM10th 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.

Watch the short video recording posted in the Discussion tab for the Week 4 Block Business Letter at this link for help with the assignment, worth 80 points and due Monday, May 3. 

cf_wk2_email scenarios.pdf Use the same scenarios (see attached document) from week two to create your Block Business Letter for Week four.  

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