In order to craft effective business messages, beginning writers should follow the writing process closely. The first step in this process is to analyze the purpose and audience of the message. Why is it important to identify the purpose of your message before you start writing? Check all that apply.

To impress your associates
To determine how to present your message
To establish goodwill
To impress your boss

Match the tasks with the professionals who would complete them. civil engineer, logging equipment manager and energy auditor

Which of the following best explains why treasury bonds have an effect on the size of the money supply? a. the amount of treasury bonds in circulation affects both unemployment and inflation. b. the government can spend more money and charge lower taxes by using treasury bonds. c. the federal reserve bank can buy and sell these bonds to raise or lower bank deposits. d. the interest paid on treasury bonds influences the interest rates charged by private banks. 2b2t

Which of the following best explains how the invention of money affected the barter system? a. the invention of money supplemented the barter system by providing a nonperishable medium of exchange b. the invention of money completely replaced the barter system with a free-market system c. the invention of money had no effect on the barter system d. the invention of money drastically reduced the value of goods used in the barter system 2b2t