YOU ARE WRITING A BAD NEWS LETTER.

TOPIC: You are the Human Resources Director for Golf Pro, a golf club manufacturer.You have received a promotion request from Stan Smith, the Manager of Product Pricing and Analysis.Stan thinks he deserves a promotion because he has performed above his supervisor's expectations over the past year and fills a key role in the Marketing Department.

You considered the request and determined that his request must be denied because the budget for promotions has been spent.You agree that Stan deserves a promotion, but you need to turn-down the request due to the financial situation.

REQUIRED:Write thefirst paragraph of a memoto Mr. Smith indicating that the promotion request cannot be approved at this time.In the memo you should acknowledge Stan for his contributions to Golf Pro and state your general agreement with the promotion but ultimately the request must be denied.

Make sure that the first paragraph follows the correct strategy for delivering bad news letter.