Ethan is developing a message to communicate to a job applicant that he is not being offered the job since he lacks the appropriate experience.Which of the following lines reflects the most effective way of making a clear statement of the bad news if Ethan chooses to organize the message using the indirect method?
A)We have decided that we need someone with at least two years of project management experience for this position.
B)We regret to inform you that we will not be offering you this job.
C)You have not been selected for filling this position since this job requires at least two years of project management experience.
D)We must deny your application for this position because we looking for someone with at least two years of project management experience.
E)Because we are looking for someone with at least two years of project management experience, we will not be able to hire you for this position.

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A)When communicating negative messages using the indirect approach, emphasize what you can do or have done rather than what you cannot do. Also, by implying the bad news, you may not need to actually state it, thereby making the bad news less personal.

Ethan Is Developing a Message to Communicate to a Job