Exam 14: Planning Reports and Proposals

A primary goal in preparing monitor/control reports is to emphasize the good news and hide the bad news.

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.

When you speculate about the cause of a problem, you are forming a(n)________, a potential explanation that needs to be tested.

When a business plan is written after a company is operating, it tends to serve as a ________.

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

List three types of reports commonly used to monitor and control operations in business.

A contractor receives a request from the owner of a company to bid on a large-scale construction project. The contractor will prepare a(n)

The direct approach is the most popular strategy for business reports.

"RFP" stands for "ratified final proposal."

An email summarizing an employee's trip to a trade show would be an example of a personal activity report.

In a(n)________ proposal, the author must convince readers that a problem or opportunity exists before providing a solution or plan of action.

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.

What are the four general categories of informational reports?

Reports that examine the financial aspects of a proposed decision, such as acquiring another company, are called due diligence reports.

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

All of the following except ________ are categories of informational reports.

Give three reasons why writing analytical reports presents a greater challenge than writing informational reports.

A landscaper bidding on a job at the request of a general contractor would submit an external, unsolicited proposal.

What is the difference between a solicited and an unsolicited proposal?

The statement of purpose for a report is always presented as a question.