Cypress Semiconductor

Cypress Semiconductor Corporation

To Mr. Rodgers,

President CEO

In terms of Principles of Writing, the content was completely relevant until a certain point in the letter, after which Mr. T.J.Rodgers deviated from the main topic and the essence of the letter seemed to be lost. The content was more than just adequate, rather, it was more than required. Clarity was good enough, Coverage could have been a little more specific, Mr. Rodgers went a little overboard by mentioning about everything possible about the company and its requirements.

Accuracy of facts was close to perfect and the language used was grammatically correct. Usage of certain words and phrases like the issues faced by investors, criteria for Cypress membership etc. are quite apt. Keeping the audience in mind, here being Sister Dorris, the appropriacy should have been more direct. I can say it was getting vague after a certain point. It is also inappropriate to circulate the letter among the other shareholders. It should just be a one to one conversation between Sister Dorris and Mr. Rodgers.

Range of content could be more compact and precise. Range of language was again, vast. Syntax did not really have flaws. In terms of register, his tone was supposed to be formal but it had spurts of informality. For e.g. “ you ought to get down from your moral high horse”. It was more of an aggressive tone, needs to be sobered down. He was to just reply to her concerns but Mr. Rodgers overreacted. By this, we can sense a measure of intolerance.

The letter could have been more organised wherein he could have politely mentioned the facts about the company requirements and accordingly, why he thinks racial or gender quotas would not fit in here and then turning down her plea. This would have been more appropriate. Mr. Rodgers was very subjective in his response. The overall effect would be negative when Sister Dorris reads it, at the first instance, due to the above...