Question 1

Most proposals are unsolicited.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Employees Applaud On-Site Daycare Optionis an example of a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A) informational heading 
B) functional heading 
C) talking heading 
D) analytical heading 
A) informational heading 
B) functional heading 
C) talking heading 
D) analytical heading C

Question 3

Your final proofreading step in report writing should be for spelling,punctuation,grammar,and other mechanical errors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The introduction to a proposal typically ________.

Accepted Answer

A) lists the proposed project costs 
B) highlights the writer's qualifications 
C) asks for approval or authorization 
D) does all of these 
A) lists the proposed project costs 
B) highlights the writer's qualifications 
C) asks for approval or authorization 
D) does all of these

Question 5

Explain what a proposal is.Then list the six parts of informal proposals,describing what type of information is included in each.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary.
Proposals are

Question 6

The company description section of a business plan should identify the form of your business as a proprietorship,partnership,or ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The company description section of a business...

Question 7

The front matter of a formal proposal may include ________.

Accepted Answer

A) a copy of the RFP 
B) letter of transmittal 
C) executive summary 
D) all of these 
A) a copy of the RFP 
B) letter of transmittal 
C) executive summary 
D) all of these

Question 8

Proposals are written offers to solve problems,provide services,or sell equipment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Explain what a business plan is and when one is necessary.Then list five components that should be included in a business plan,describing the type of information that would be included in each.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary but should inc

Question 10

Most proposals begin by briefly explaining the reasons for the proposal and by highlighting the writer's qualifications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

You should provide a time limit in the letter of transmittal accompanying a formal proposal,such asThis bid will be in effect until November 30.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following would not be included in the appendixes of a business plan?

Accepted Answer

A) Managers' résumés 
B) Sales forecasts and anticipated cash flow 
C) Promotional materials and product photos 
D) A realistic start-up budget 
A) Managers' résumés 
B) Sales forecasts and anticipated cash flow 
C) Promotional materials and product photos 
D) A realistic start-up budget

Question 13

Which type of organization is dependent on proposals?

Accepted Answer

A) Large profit-making organizations 
B) Smaller profit-making organizations 
C) Nonprofit organizations 
D) All of these 
A) Large profit-making organizations 
B) Smaller profit-making organizations 
C) Nonprofit organizations 
D) All of these

Question 14

A central item in most proposals is the ________,a list of proposed project costs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A central item in most proposals is...

Question 15

Rick has asked you for help in preparing an executive summary of a formal business report he is writing.What is the best advice you can give him?

Accepted Answer

A) To add variety to your report,prepare your executive summary in a different sequence from the report itself. 
B) Use a lot of technical language to impress your reader. 
C) Begin the executive summary with your purpose. 
D) Make the executive summary as long as necessary to be persuasive. 
A) To add variety to your report,prepare your executive summary in a different sequence from the report itself. 
B) Use a lot of technical language to impress your reader. 
C) Begin the executive summary with your purpose. 
D) Make the executive summary as long as necessary to be persuasive.

Question 16

________ are written offers to solve problems,provide services,or sell equipment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are written offers to solve problems,provide...

Question 17

A(n)________ proposal is one written in response to a company's request for proposals (RFPs)to bid on projects.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)________ proposal is one written in response...

Question 18

The best advice for preparing a formal business report is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) collect data and write the report at the same time 
B) proofread the final copy three times 
C) complete the hardest sections first to gain a sense of accomplishment 
D) use the same verb tense throughout the report for consistency 
A) collect data and write the report at the same time 
B) proofread the final copy three times 
C) complete the hardest sections first to gain a sense of accomplishment 
D) use the same verb tense throughout the report for consistency

Question 19

The executive summary of a business plan ________.

Accepted Answer

A) can be as long as needed to get your message across 
B) should be written first to get your thoughts in order 
C) can be combined with the mission statement 
D) All of these statements about a business plan's executive summary are correct 
A) can be as long as needed to get your message across 
B) should be written first to get your thoughts in order 
C) can be combined with the mission statement 
D) All of these statements about a business plan's executive summary are correct

Question 20

The conclusions should always be placed in a separate section following the body of a formal business report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Most proposals are unsolicited.

Employees Applaud On-Site Daycare Optionis an example of a(n)________.

Your final proofreading step in report writing should be for spelling,punctuation,grammar,and other mechanical errors.

The introduction to a proposal typically ________.

Explain what a proposal is.Then list the six parts of informal proposals,describing what type of information is included in each.

The company description section of a business plan should identify the form of your business as a proprietorship,partnership,or ________.

The front matter of a formal proposal may include ________.

Proposals are written offers to solve problems,provide services,or sell equipment.

Explain what a business plan is and when one is necessary.Then list five components that should be included in a business plan,describing the type of information that would be included in each.

Most proposals begin by briefly explaining the reasons for the proposal and by highlighting the writer's qualifications.

You should provide a time limit in the letter of transmittal accompanying a formal proposal,such asThis bid will be in effect until November 30.

Which of the following would not be included in the appendixes of a business plan?

Which type of organization is dependent on proposals?

A central item in most proposals is the ________,a list of proposed project costs.

Rick has asked you for help in preparing an executive summary of a formal business report he is writing.What is the best advice you can give him?

________ are written offers to solve problems,provide services,or sell equipment.

A(n)________ proposal is one written in response to a company's request for proposals (RFPs)to bid on projects.

The best advice for preparing a formal business report is to ________.

The executive summary of a business plan ________.

The conclusions should always be placed in a separate section following the body of a formal business report.

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Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Writing Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Electronic Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Report and Research Basics

Informal Business Reports

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Exam 13: Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

Most proposals are unsolicited.

Employees Applaud On-Site Daycare Optionis an example of a(n)________.

Your final proofreading step in report writing should be for spelling,punctuation,grammar,and other mechanical errors.

The introduction to a proposal typically ________.

Explain what a proposal is.Then list the six parts of informal proposals,describing what type of information is included in each.

The company description section of a business plan should identify the form of your business as a proprietorship,partnership,or ________.

The front matter of a formal proposal may include ________.

Proposals are written offers to solve problems,provide services,or sell equipment.

Explain what a business plan is and when one is necessary.Then list five components that should be included in a business plan,describing the type of information that would be included in each.

Most proposals begin by briefly explaining the reasons for the proposal and by highlighting the writer's qualifications.

You should provide a time limit in the letter of transmittal accompanying a formal proposal,such asThis bid will be in effect until November 30.

Which of the following would not be included in the appendixes of a business plan?

Which type of organization is dependent on proposals?

A central item in most proposals is the ________,a list of proposed project costs.

Rick has asked you for help in preparing an executive summary of a formal business report he is writing.What is the best advice you can give him?

________ are written offers to solve problems,provide services,or sell equipment.

A(n)________ proposal is one written in response to a company's request for proposals (RFPs)to bid on projects.

The best advice for preparing a formal business report is to ________.

The executive summary of a business plan ________.

The conclusions should always be placed in a separate section following the body of a formal business report.

Business Communication in the Digital Age

Professionalism: Team, Meeting, Listening, Nonverbal, and Etiquette Skills

Intercultural Communication

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Writing Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Electronic Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Report and Research Basics

Informal Business Reports

Business Presentations

The Job Search, Résumés, and Cover Letters

Interviewing and Following Up

Filters