Question

In May 2008, the Endangered Species Act listed polar bears as a threatened species in the United States; despite this protection, polar bear populations continue to decline. 

Which type of persuasive opening does the sentence illustrate? 

Unexpected statement

Reader benefit 

Problem description 

To build interest and conviction in your message, you can use flattery jokes examples 

Read the scenario, and then answer the question. 

Last week, at a meeting with your team, you suggested that the office move from desktop computers to laptop computers. Some of your coworkers resisted, and the idea was dropped. However, you decide you want to pursue this idea, so you begin to craft a persuasive presentation for the next meeting 

What should you do to better prepare yourself for your coworkers' resistance? Check all that apply 

Counter resistance with finesse 

Focus solely on counterarguments. 

Address objections that may not have occurred to your audience 

Present counterarguments in ways that emphasize benefits.

Anticipate receiver objections 

Read the following closing of a persuasive request, and then identify what is wrong with it. 

Because our flight monitor product is the best on the market, we are certain you will place an order next month. One of our representatives will be coming by next Tuesday to complete your order 

Too pushy 

Too timid 

Too general 

When does persuasion become unethical? Check all that apply 

When the argument fails 

When important information is omitted 

When points are exaggerated 

When facts are distorted 

When the final paragraph doesn't motivate action

Answer 1

Answer 1 : Problem description

Note : As the statement describes the problem related to polar bear which were listed as an threatened species in United States as per Endangered species act, in 2008, while making it more meaningful.

Answer 2 : Examples

Note : In the persuasive message, facts and statistics must be communicated, which can be done through giving adequate examples to build interest and conviction of the message.

Answer 3 : Counter resistance with finesse, Present counterarguments in ways that emphasize benefits, Anticipate receiver's objections.

Note : To deal with resistance to change it is important to be prepared for what if questions from the coworkers that will anticipate the objections, counter resistance with finesse, while presenting the benefits. Do not focus just on counterargument and address the objections that are not yet occurred to coworkers.

Answer 4 : Too pushy

Note : Without considering the buyer's point of view or giving them chance to ask the questions related to product, they are sending a representative to complete the order.

Answer 5 : When important information is omitted, When points are exaggerated, When facts are distorted.

Note : To build ethical, effective persuasive argument make sure the facts and information is included, without distorting or manipulating it, while point are not exaggerated. The argument is ineffective when the point fails or does not motivate the action but is not unethical.