Positive business messages

Positive Business Messages Assignment (10 marks)

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Positive Message Letter Promotion Announcement

Task Overview

Write a positive message letter informing an employee that they have been promoted. The letter must demonstrate goodwill, professionalism, and clarity, following business communication principles from Guffey, Loewy, Rhodes & Rogin (Business Communication: Process and Product).

Students should apply the:

4-point strategy for positive messages:

• State the good news upfront
• Provide relevant details
• Maintain a positive, respectful tone
• End with goodwill and future-oriented encouragement

Assignment Instructions for Students

You are the Manager at a company of your choice. Your task is to write a formal positive message letter announcing an employees promotion.

Your Letter Must Include:

1. Clear opening with the promotion announcement
2. Details of the new role; title, effective date, reporting structure
3. Justification for promotion; performance, achievements, reliability
4. Goodwill tone; appreciation, encouragement, positivity

Format Requirements:

• Use formal business letter format
• One-page positive message letter
• Single-spaced, professional tone
• Use your chosen company name, address, and contact details
• Submit as PDF or Word document
• Use Arial or Times New Roman size 12
• On the company letterhead with full contact details; address, phone, etc.