Adam is writing a proposal to the board of directors about an idea he has for a new product line.What should he do to best persuade the members to adopt his idea?
A)Avoid using facts and figures as it may bore or confuse his readers.
B)Show how his proposal will increase company revenues.
C)Avoid mentioning any risks involved because doing so might scare the audience.
D)Adam should do all of these.

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The board of directors will likely be most interested in how the proposal will benefit the company financially. By showing how the new product line will increase company revenues, Adam can best persuade the members to adopt his idea. A, C, and D are not good choices. Adam should use facts and figures to support his proposal; he should not avoid them. Mentioning risks is important, as it shows that Adam has thought through the proposal thoroughly, and he can propose solutions to overcome the risks. Avoiding mentioning risks will make Adam seem unprepared or unrealistic. Lastly, Adam should not do all of these, as A and C are not good choices.

Adam Is Writing a Proposal to the Board of Directors