The Revised Message:

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Subject: Organizational Change Update Regarding Staffing Level Changes

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Dear All Employees,

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Thank you for your continued efforts at Paper Plus. Your contributions over the past twelve months were truly invaluable, and we are grateful for everything you have done.

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You may have been aware that Paper Plus has recently faced changes in the market requiring us to rationalize our operations. Considering all these factors, we are adjusting the level of staffing in a few departments to ensure the long$-$term sustainability of the company.

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This, unfortunately, means that we will not be able to retain your position at the company any longer. I know this is not easy information to hear and we want you to know that we are going to support you throughout the transition. We are providing outplacement services and career counseling as you look toward new future endeavors.

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In a few days, one of our Human Resources representatives will contact you to discuss further action and support. For any questions or concerns you may have at this time, please do not hesitate to contact us$.$

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Best regards,

Sean Simonson

President

Paper Plus Steps to completing this assignment:

Go back and review the Apply: Negative News Memo assignment so the scenario and requirements are fresh in your mind.

Open the BadNewsMemoREVISED$-1.$docx

Actions

$$file and read it$.$ This is one example of a possible revision using the indirect approach.$$

Reopen the document you submitted last week $($your bad news memo message$).$ Insert a hard page break $\{$Ctrl $+$ Enter$\}$ and complete the following steps on the second page of your document:

In your original submission, how well did you implement the indirect approach $($buffer$,$ facts and information, bad news statement, and respectful close, in that order$)?$ Provide at least two examples to support your answer. Note areas for improvement; I am looking for a thorough analysis. $(3$ points possible$)$How effective were your tone and language choices? Were you empathetic or apologetic? Did you emphasize the positive or draw attention to the negative? Provide at least two examples to support your answer. Note any areas for improvement. $(2$ points possible$)$