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Direct vs. Indirect Approach

Preparation

Review "Choosing Between Direct and Indirect Approaches" on p. 77 of the textbook.

Your Assignment

The following paragraph is written using the indirect approach. Rewrite the paragraph using the direct approach:

Success at Best Buy depends on meeting the needs of our customers. It must be the central focus of every employee at headquarters and in the stores. Our sales and profitability depend on it. In an effort to learn more about our customers, all headquartered employees will spend one week per year working in a Best Buy retail store and interacting directly with customers.

Hint: Think about the sequence you use to present the main idea and supporting points. The actual wording in the message can remain the same.