Response All Questions Below When persuading within organizations, pay special attention to power relationships and whether the person you are writing to is your subordinate or superior. complex words warm words A successful persuasive message to subordinates should use pushy words Which of the following are elements of an effective persuasive message to a superior? Check all that apply. Make a dollars-and-cents case Describe benefits and risks involved State ideas timidly Ignore risks involved Avoid sounding pushy