You are working on a project that requires complicated coordination of schedules and tasks. You would like your boss to purchase project management software to assist you. The software is fairly expensive. You make an appointment to meet with your boss to discuss the possibility of purchasing the software.

When you meet with your boss, will the purpose of your message be to inform or to persuade?

Inform

Persuade

Why would a face$-$to$-$face meeting be the most appropriate channel for your request?

There is a need for a permanent record, and so it is best to meet face$-$to$-$face.

Face$-$to$-$face meetings provide rich information and can facilitate feedback.

Face$-$to$-$face meetings are more cost effective than phone conversations.