Which component of an e-mail shown below would be effective?
A) Subject: A short concise subject line: Meeting
B) Body: I would like you to solve these questions before the next meeting: Where would you like to meet? Do you want all the staff to attend? Can we serve refreshments? What is one goal for our unit?
C) Body: Dear Staff, As you know, each department must reduce staff by 2%. We will need to discuss how to inform unlicensed staff about the downsizing efforts of the hospital.
D) Body: The next staff meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 19, at 5:00PM in the first floor auditorium. Please send items for the agenda.
Sally Smith, MSN, RN, smith@hospital.org or ext. 5582

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Correct:This provides a message that is concise and accurate with a clearly conveyed message for the reader and contact information from the sender,all of which are important components of effective e-mail communication.
Incorrect:a.The subject line does not convey enough information to be valuable.
b.Too many questions are asked in succession,making it easy for the reader to miss responding to one of the questions.
c.Announcing that each department must reduce staff by 2% provides sensitive information that can personally affect several staff members; sensitive information should be shared in a face-to-face meeting,not through e-mail or electronic announcement boards.

Which Component of an E-Mail Shown Below Would Be Effective