Answer:
negatively affect Jerry's credibility.
Explanation:
If Jerry communicates this bad message in an evasive and misleading manner, it will likely negatively affect Jerry's credibility. This is because he is trying to hide the bad news to the employees that depend on that money, therefore the employees will feel threatened and betrayed by Jerry's actions. In order to prevent this Jerry needs to calmly and directly explain to the employees the situation and how this is the best option at the moment.
