Jacob, the Owner of Unicorn Systems, Wants to Inform the Employees

Jacob, the owner of Unicorn Systems, wants to inform the employees that they will face a twenty percent salary reduction to help the company to survive through recession.Which of the following is true of communicating this bad message in an honest and an open manner?

A) It will enhance the credibility of Jacob and the company.
B) It will lead to employees undermining Jacob's character.
C) It will increase the negative impact of bad news on employees.
D) It will signify that Jacob is incompetent in overcoming challenging situations.
E) It will be detrimental toward creating an atmosphere for long-term success.