In persuading the owner of your company to allow you to telecommute,which of the following illustrates an indirect benefit to the reader?
A)The time I save commuting would be spent working on company business.
B)Because I'll be working in my quiet home environment,my productivity will increase.
C)Because I will not require an on-site office or company equipment,the company will experience a reduction in expenses.
D)My working from home will reduce carbon emissions and help to protect the environment.

Question

In persuading the owner of your company to allow you to telecommute,which of the following illustrates an indirect benefit to the reader?
A)The time I save commuting would be spent working on company business.
B)Because I'll be working in my quiet home environment,my productivity will increase.
C)Because I will not require an on-site office or company equipment,the company will experience a reduction in expenses.
D)My working from home will reduce carbon emissions and help to protect the environment.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This option talks about an indirect benefit to the environment, which may not directly impact the reader, but still presents a positive outcome. It is always good to include such benefits as they create a favorable impression of the requester, and this option does that effectively. Options A and B talk about direct benefits to the requester, and option C presents a direct benefit to the company, but these options do not convey any indirect benefits that could add to the persuasiveness of the request.

In Persuading the Owner of Your Company to Allow You