M7:A1

Assignment 1: Writing Memos

 

A new company claims it manufactures the best dog food in the market. It employs around 250 people worldwide. After six months in business, one of the company’s brands is found to contain harmful bacteria. Overnight, reports start pouring in from all over the country about pets falling sick, some critically. The company wants to communicate with its stakeholders through a memo before major news channels start to cover the disease.

 

Assume that you are an assistant to the company’s chairman. Using the tips you learned this week, draft two memos for the chairman and post them to the Discussion Area by Wednesday, December 4, 2013. One memo should address the board of directors and the other the company’s employees. Make assumptions about whether the biscuits have bacteria or if there is another explanation for the pets’ sickness.

 

 Follow APA guidelines for writing style, spelling and grammar, and citation of sources.

   

 

Grading Criteria Maximum PointsDrafted two memos, one for the Board of Directors and the second for the employees.8Analyzed and commented on at least two different discussion-question responses posted by peers.6Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.6Total20