The first step in an effective decision-making process is brainstorming because a group cannot make decisions without numerous ideas on the table.

A new company is hoping to attract investors. Its public relations manager is aware of the importance of giving speeches and participating in panel discussions elaborating the current trend and the advancement the company gained in the industry

To convince the founders to start preparations, what objectives should the PR manager employ, and why? a. Building brand awareness; because public speaking can help raise the profile of the company and generate buzz among investors. b. Conveying a commitment to transparency; because investors cannot trust a company whose leaders don't speak about their personal beliefs in public. c. Portraying responsibility to society; because investors prefer companies that publicly promise to be good corporate citizens. d. Enhancing itsreputation; because a company must be led by powerful speakers to be profitable and worth investing in.

Critical thinking and active listening are part of the second stage (interpreting) in the listening process

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