Unemployment benefits are uniform from state to state.

The 2 + 2 = 4 approach

A) generally works only with lengthy, non-routine reports. B) convinces the reader by demonstrating that everything adds up. C) is far more complicated than any other organizational strategy. D) is the only approach that is appropriate for any business report. E) works best if the reader is likely to accept the argument.

If you expect your audience to disagree with you, use the 2 + 2 = 4 approach or the yardstick approach to focus on

A) logical arguments. B) your conclusions. C) your recommendations. D) feelings and opinions. E) credibility.