In which of the following cases is the direct organizational plan most appropriate?
A)asking your boss for an extension on an assignment
B)recommending a controversial change in departmental procedure to your boss
C)requesting a day off during your company's busy season
D)explaining why your team failed to catch a problem
E)sending a status report indicating that you are on schedule for an assignment

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E) Your boss's reaction to this message will be positive or indifferent, so the direct approach is appropriate. The other choices will either result in negative reactions or require persuasion, so the indirect approach would be preferred in these situations.

In Which of the Following Cases Is the Direct Organizational