Which statement represents the seventh step in the seven steps to effective communication?

• A. Analyze Purpose and Audience
• B. Fight for feedback and get approval
• C. Research your Topic
• D. Draft (write)

Answer: (B)

The seventh step in the seven-step process is the stage where you actively seek feedback and obtain formal approval before sharing your message. This is the final validation before dissemination, ensuring the content is accurate, aligns with the stated purpose and audience needs, and meets organizational standards. In public health operations, this step is crucial because it brings in subject-matter checks, regulatory or policy compliance, and authority to publish. By soliciting input from stakeholders and securing the go-ahead from the appropriate approvers, you reduce the risk of errors, miscommunication, or misalignment with mission objectives.

The other activities—analyzing purpose and audience, researching the topic, and drafting—happen earlier in the process. Analyzing purpose and audience helps tailor the message; researching confirms facts and context; drafting creates the initial version. But without the feedback and approval step, the message might not be ready for release or could lack necessary validation.