Explain how you would apply the basic principle of ad- aptation to your choice of words for each of the follow- ing writing tasks. LO1

a. An article in a company newsletter.

b. A message to company executives requesting approval to purchase new computer hardware.

c. A progress report to the chief engineer explaining how the development of a new safety device is going.

d. A message to employees explaining a change in pen- sion benefits.

e. A letter to company stockholders explaining a change in company reporting dates.