Exam 11: Reporting in the Workplace

The ____________________ of a study tells why the topic is worth investigating at this time.

Benjamin needs to illustrate the percentage each expense represents of total company expenses. Which of the following is his best choice for presenting that information?

Research reports prepared by consultants for their clients tend to be rather formal.

James is evaluating the information he found on a website before he includes it in an analytical report for a client. He asks, Do the facts that are presented seem reliable? What is James evaluating?

Heidi is writing a report about ways to reduce the size of some of her company's product packaging and is determining why the topic is worth investigating at this time. What is Heidi looking at?

Most business reports fit into two broad categories. List and describe these two categories; then present one original example of each.

Business researchers use both primary and secondary data when preparing business reports. Compare these two types of data, describing each source and explaining when each would be used. Then give three examples of each type of data.

You must write a business report for a client and want to use a formal writing style. Which of the following should you do?

Which of the following should you avoid when writing a formal report in today's business environment?

You are writing a short, routine report for your supervisor and want to use an informal writing style. Which of the following should you do?

Brad started his report with a description of the problem. He followed this with his facts and findings. Finally, he ended his report with his conclusions and recommendations. Brad has used the indirect strategy to write his report.

Which of the following types of report provides data or findings, analyses, and conclusions?

Which of the following is the most accurate statement about sources found on the Web?

In which of the following ways do wise writers and speakers NOT use direct quotations?

Tara, a student who is researching child psychology, is preparing to interview an experienced child psychologist. To conduct an effective interview, what should Tara do?

If readers are familiar with or supportive of the topic, the report should be organized indirectly.

Amaya is evaluating the information she found on a website before she includes it in a proposal she is writing. She asks, Who publishes or sponsors this website? What is Amaya evaluating?

Reports that present data without analysis or recommendations are classified as ____________________ reports.

Primary data can be generated through surveys, interviews, observation, and experimentation.

As long as you put the research you find into your own words, you don't have to cite your source.