Question 1

If the audience for your report is likely to accept what you have to say,focus on

Accepted Answer

A) the logical arguments in your report. 
B) your conclusions and recommendations. 
C) the benchmarks used to compile your results. 
D) the criteria used in your decision-making process. 
E) using the yardstick approach to prove your central message. 
A) the logical arguments in your report. 
B) your conclusions and recommendations. 
C) the benchmarks used to compile your results. 
D) the criteria used in your decision-making process. 
E) using the yardstick approach to prove your central message. B

Question 2

When you're writing a business plan,you must include a ________ section to explain the purpose of your business and what you hope to accomplish.

Accepted Answer

A) mission and objectives 
B) design and development 
C) products and services 
D) financial projections and requirements 
A) mission and objectives 
B) design and development 
C) products and services 
D) financial projections and requirements A

Question 3

Because of its natural feel and versatility,the ________ approach is generally the most persuasive way to develop an analytical report for skeptical readers.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 + 2 = 4 
B) yardstick 
C) direct 
D) hypothetical 
E) persuasive 
A) 2 + 2 = 4 
B) yardstick 
C) direct 
D) hypothetical 
E) persuasive A

Question 4

Explain the three basic categories of analytical business reports and provide at least one example of each type.

Accepted Answer

The first category includes reports writ

Question 5

You're writing an analytical report outlining the benefits of starting a recycling program.You need to explain how the program meets numerous criteria including reasonable cost,ease of implementation,and long-term impact.The ________ approach will probably be the best way to organize your report.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 + 2 = 4 
B) scientific 
C) direct 
D) yardstick 
E) failure analysis 
A) 2 + 2 = 4 
B) scientific 
C) direct 
D) yardstick 
E) failure analysis

Question 6

Unlike proposals,justification reports

Accepted Answer

A) are designed to affirm decisions after they have been made. 
B) are internal as opposed to external reports. 
C) are always in memo format. 
D) do not require a great deal of supporting data. 
E) act as requests for proposals. 
A) are designed to affirm decisions after they have been made. 
B) are internal as opposed to external reports. 
C) are always in memo format. 
D) do not require a great deal of supporting data. 
E) act as requests for proposals.

Question 7

The CEO of a pharmaceutical company asks you assess the company's adherence to laws governing television ads for prescription drugs.The CEO has requested a

Accepted Answer

A) personal activity report. 
B) work plan. 
C) compliance report. 
D) policy report. 
A) personal activity report. 
B) work plan. 
C) compliance report. 
D) policy report.

Question 8

In addition to offering information and analysis,________ can also include recommendations.

Accepted Answer

A) indirect reports 
B) analytical reports 
C) informational reports 
D) directive reports 
E) direct reports 
A) indirect reports 
B) analytical reports 
C) informational reports 
D) directive reports 
E) direct reports

Question 9

For long,complex reports,the indirect approach tends to be less effective than the direct approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which part of a business plan looks at significant factors that could affect the company negatively?

Accepted Answer

A) Critical risks and problems 
B) Financial projections and requirements 
C) Design and development plans 
D) Operations plan 
E) Exit strategy 
A) Critical risks and problems 
B) Financial projections and requirements 
C) Design and development plans 
D) Operations plan 
E) Exit strategy

Question 11

All ________ are written in response to regulations of one sort or another.

Accepted Answer

A) compliance reports 
B) operating reports 
C) white papers 
D) position papers 
E) marketing strategies 
A) compliance reports 
B) operating reports 
C) white papers 
D) position papers 
E) marketing strategies

Question 12

Which of the following steps will help ensure nothing is overlooked when determining a schedule for the production of a report or proposal?

Accepted Answer

A) Identify the information the audience will be most interested in 
B) Know the goal of the report or proposal 
C) Determine the timeframe and scope of the project 
D) Create a work plan 
E) Gather all relevant data before beginning 
A) Identify the information the audience will be most interested in 
B) Know the goal of the report or proposal 
C) Determine the timeframe and scope of the project 
D) Create a work plan 
E) Gather all relevant data before beginning

Question 13

Which of the following is a method of dividing a complex problem into a series of logical,connected questions?

Accepted Answer

A) Problem factoring 
B) Forming a hypothesis 
C) 2 + 2 approach 
D) Market analysis 
E) Due diligence 
A) Problem factoring 
B) Forming a hypothesis 
C) 2 + 2 approach 
D) Market analysis 
E) Due diligence

Question 14

Which of the following types of proposals are generally prepared at the request of an external
Party that requires a product or service?

Accepted Answer

A) Grant 
B) Solicited 
C) Unsolicited 
D) Sales 
E) Internal 
A) Grant 
B) Solicited 
C) Unsolicited 
D) Sales 
E) Internal

Question 15

A justification report is an internal report designed to persuade top management to approve a proposed investment or project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is developed based on speculation about the cause of a problem?

Accepted Answer

A) A hypothesis 
B) Problem factoring 
C) A yardstick solution 
D) A feasibility report 
E) Failure analysis 
A) A hypothesis 
B) Problem factoring 
C) A yardstick solution 
D) A feasibility report 
E) Failure analysis

Question 17

If your audience will be receptive to what you have to say,use the direct approach to focus attention on conclusions and recommendations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In reports focused on recommendations,it is best to avoid the direct approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Briefly describe the circumstances in which the yardstick approach would be particularly useful for organizing your proposal and provide an example of a report that would benefit from this organizational approach.

Accepted Answer

The yardstick approach is useful when yo

Question 20

The primary purpose of an internal proposal is either to request funds and management support for new projects or to obtain permission to take action on specific projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

If the audience for your report is likely to accept what you have to say,focus on

When you're writing a business plan,you must include a ________ section to explain the purpose of your business and what you hope to accomplish.

Because of its natural feel and versatility,the ________ approach is generally the most persuasive way to develop an analytical report for skeptical readers.

Explain the three basic categories of analytical business reports and provide at least one example of each type.

You're writing an analytical report outlining the benefits of starting a recycling program.You need to explain how the program meets numerous criteria including reasonable cost,ease of implementation,and long-term impact.The ________ approach will probably be the best way to organize your report.

Unlike proposals,justification reports

The CEO of a pharmaceutical company asks you assess the company's adherence to laws governing television ads for prescription drugs.The CEO has requested a

In addition to offering information and analysis,________ can also include recommendations.

For long,complex reports,the indirect approach tends to be less effective than the direct approach.

Which part of a business plan looks at significant factors that could affect the company negatively?

All ________ are written in response to regulations of one sort or another.

Which of the following steps will help ensure nothing is overlooked when determining a schedule for the production of a report or proposal?

Which of the following is a method of dividing a complex problem into a series of logical,connected questions?

Which of the following types of proposals are generally prepared at the request of an external Party that requires a product or service?

A justification report is an internal report designed to persuade top management to approve a proposed investment or project.

Which of the following is developed based on speculation about the cause of a problem?

If your audience will be receptive to what you have to say,use the direct approach to focus attention on conclusions and recommendations.

In reports focused on recommendations,it is best to avoid the direct approach.

Briefly describe the circumstances in which the yardstick approach would be particularly useful for organizing your proposal and provide an example of a report that would benefit from this organizational approach.

The primary purpose of an internal proposal is either to request funds and management support for new projects or to obtain permission to take action on specific projects.

Understanding the Foundations of Business Communications

Collaboration,Interpersonal Communication,and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse,Global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Digital Media

Social Media

Visual Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Finding,Evaluating,and Processing Information

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Presentations in a Social Media Environment

Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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Exam 14: Planning Reports and Proposals

If the audience for your report is likely to accept what you have to say,focus on

When you're writing a business plan,you must include a ________ section to explain the purpose of your business and what you hope to accomplish.

Because of its natural feel and versatility,the ________ approach is generally the most persuasive way to develop an analytical report for skeptical readers.

Explain the three basic categories of analytical business reports and provide at least one example of each type.

You're writing an analytical report outlining the benefits of starting a recycling program.You need to explain how the program meets numerous criteria including reasonable cost,ease of implementation,and long-term impact.The ________ approach will probably be the best way to organize your report.

Unlike proposals,justification reports

The CEO of a pharmaceutical company asks you assess the company's adherence to laws governing television ads for prescription drugs.The CEO has requested a

In addition to offering information and analysis,________ can also include recommendations.

For long,complex reports,the indirect approach tends to be less effective than the direct approach.

Which part of a business plan looks at significant factors that could affect the company negatively?

All ________ are written in response to regulations of one sort or another.

Which of the following steps will help ensure nothing is overlooked when determining a schedule for the production of a report or proposal?

Which of the following is a method of dividing a complex problem into a series of logical,connected questions?

Which of the following types of proposals are generally prepared at the request of an external Party that requires a product or service?

A justification report is an internal report designed to persuade top management to approve a proposed investment or project.

Which of the following is developed based on speculation about the cause of a problem?

If your audience will be receptive to what you have to say,use the direct approach to focus attention on conclusions and recommendations.

In reports focused on recommendations,it is best to avoid the direct approach.

Briefly describe the circumstances in which the yardstick approach would be particularly useful for organizing your proposal and provide an example of a report that would benefit from this organizational approach.

The primary purpose of an internal proposal is either to request funds and management support for new projects or to obtain permission to take action on specific projects.

Understanding the Foundations of Business Communications

Collaboration,Interpersonal Communication,and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse,Global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Digital Media

Social Media

Visual Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Finding,Evaluating,and Processing Information

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Presentations in a Social Media Environment

Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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