Answer to Question #234851 in Management for Nachiket Pawar

Question

Write a brief introduction about the communication etiquette to be observed in business writing and rewrite the given sentences following the communication etiquette a. You are not allowed to attend the conference as you did not register before the due date. b. All the employees can bring their wives for the Golden Jubilee Celebration of the organization. c. Two people attending the conference from our company will be the Asian Manager and the old accountant. d. An efficient salesman can easily convince his clients. e. Despite his walking disability, John is the most eligible candidate for the post. f. Do not expect a refund for returning the damaged goods. g. There are several errors in the mails drafted by you h. We need to recruit more manpower in order to complete the project within the given deadline."LONG ANSWER"

Answer 1

Etiquette in business writing can be described as being emotionally intelligent so as not to affect or hurt the feelings of the people with whom you are communicating with. This has an advantage in that the company’s corporate culture will be enhanced, company’s brand will be upheld and employee’s productivity and teamwork will be more enhanced (Garner, 2013).

(a)   Am afraid you cannot attend the conference for you did not register before the due date.

(b)  The employees can be accompanied by their partners when attending the Golden Jubilee Celebration for the organization.

(c)   The manager and the accountant will represent our organization at the conference.

(d)  The most suitable candidate is John irrespective of his walking disability.

(e)     Goods once sold are not returnable.

(f)   The mails you drafted have some errors.

(g)  More staff are required if the project is to be completed within the deadline.

 

References

Garner, B. A. (2013). HBR guide to better business writing (HBR Guide Series). Harvard Business Review Press.