Question

1. You are developing a financial management application for a midsized business, and you need funding. Yesterday you were at an alumni event at your university and were introduced to a venture capitalist who said he would be willing to meet with you to discuss your idea. He gave you his business card and suggested you contact his assistant to find out more. You called his assistant the next day. She indicated he would be available to meet with you next week, that you should come prepared to present your idea, and that you should bring a written proposal. Then she asked whether you had any questions.

What questions could you ask to help you tailor your presentation and proposal to your audience? Check all that apply.

a. How much time will I have for my presentation?

b. What other software companies has he invested in?

c. Should I stand during my presentation?

d. What is his favorite beer?

2. Planning the purpose, content, and organization of your message

Select the best response to the following question.

Planning a successful message requires making conscious decisions about the ____ of your message

a. font type

b. syntax

c. purpose

Answer 1

What questions could you ask to help you tailor your presentation and proposal to your audience ? Following things apply - How much time do I have for the presentation ? , What other software companies has he invested in ?

It is important during a presentation that the audience is fully engaged and the speaker is actively participating in the presentation that is more visible in standing posture.

2. Planning the purpose, content, and organisation of your message. The best response of the following question is

Planning a successful message requires making conscious decisions about the .... .purpose..... of your message.

Purpose of the message is important to be clearly explained to the audience and accordingly the organisation of the message is decided to convey the ideas and information.