Question 1

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)

Accepted Answer

A)  blind proposal. 
B)  solicited proposal. 
C)  unsolicited proposal. 
D)  request for proposal. 
A)  blind proposal. 
B)  solicited proposal. 
C)  unsolicited proposal. 
D)  request for proposal. B

Question 2

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  False

Question 3

Progress reports are never more than updates in memo or email form.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

For most audiences, reading online is ________ than reading from a printed page.

Accepted Answer

A)  more difficult 
B)  neither easier nor more difficult 
C)  easier 
D)  much faster 
A)  more difficult 
B)  neither easier nor more difficult 
C)  easier 
D)  much faster

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Question 7

Analytical reports for skeptical audiences should generally follow the ________ approach.

Accepted Answer

A)  indirect 
B)  hypothetical 
C)  aggressive 
D)  direct 
A)  indirect 
B)  hypothetical 
C)  aggressive 
D)  direct

Question 8

Compliance reports are generally required by

Accepted Answer

A)  accounting departments. 
B)  marketing departments. 
C)  government agencies. 
D)  parent companies. 
A)  accounting departments. 
B)  marketing departments. 
C)  government agencies. 
D)  parent companies.

Question 9

Which of the following is not a useful strategy in preparing business reports?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keep your report as short as possible. 
B)  Understand and meet audience expectations. 
C)  Use the same format for reports, regardless of topic. 
D)  All of the above are useful strategies. 
A)  Keep your report as short as possible. 
B)  Understand and meet audience expectations. 
C)  Use the same format for reports, regardless of topic. 
D)  All of the above are useful strategies.

Question 10

One drawback of using the yardstick approach to structure business reports is that

Accepted Answer

A)  you must discuss all the alternatives, even if many of them turn out to be irrelevant and/or unproductive. 
B)  it forces you to ignore the fact that the problem may have multiple causes. 
C)  it is impractical in most business settings. 
D)  this approach is generally considered old-fashioned. 
A)  you must discuss all the alternatives, even if many of them turn out to be irrelevant and/or unproductive. 
B)  it forces you to ignore the fact that the problem may have multiple causes. 
C)  it is impractical in most business settings. 
D)  this approach is generally considered old-fashioned.

Question 11

The ________ approach is often the most persuasive and efficient way to develop an analytical report for skeptical readers-it's the approach to try first.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ approach is often the most...

Question 12

Information architecture refers to the structure and navigational flow of all parts of a website.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A formal invitation to bid on a contract is called a ________ for ________, or RFP.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A formal invitation to bid on a...

Question 14

Report writers often combine the ________ and ________ approaches-revealing their conclusions and recommendations as they go along instead of putting them first or last.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Report writers often combine the ________ and...

Question 15

A(n) ________ report is written to validate a decision that has already been made.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ report is written to validate...

Question 16

Very few reports require a work plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

"RFP" stands for "ratified final proposal."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Briefly explain the primary function of a statement of purpose, then indicate the most useful way to phrase one.

Accepted Answer

A statement of purpose defines

Question 19

An employee who describes the data she collected from six different plant managers without drawing any conclusions is preparing

Accepted Answer

A)  an informational report. 
B)  an analytical report. 
C)  a proposal. 
D)  a work plan. 
A)  an informational report. 
B)  an analytical report. 
C)  a proposal. 
D)  a work plan.

Question 20

When selecting media for a report

Accepted Answer

A)  you should choose the ones that are most economical. 
B)  you should choose the ones that are most convenient. 
C)  your decisions should reflect your audience's expectations. 
D)  you should always present your report in writing. 
A)  you should choose the ones that are most economical. 
B)  you should choose the ones that are most convenient. 
C)  your decisions should reflect your audience's expectations. 
D)  you should always present your report in writing.

Exam 13: Planning Reports and Proposals

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)

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

Progress reports are never more than updates in memo or email form.

For most audiences, reading online is ________ than reading from a printed page.

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

Analytical reports for skeptical audiences should generally follow the ________ approach.

Compliance reports are generally required by

Which of the following is not a useful strategy in preparing business reports?

One drawback of using the yardstick approach to structure business reports is that

The ________ approach is often the most persuasive and efficient way to develop an analytical report for skeptical readers-it's the approach to try first.

Information architecture refers to the structure and navigational flow of all parts of a website.

A formal invitation to bid on a contract is called a ________ for ________, or RFP.

Report writers often combine the ________ and ________ approaches-revealing their conclusions and recommendations as they go along instead of putting them first or last.

A(n) ________ report is written to validate a decision that has already been made.

Very few reports require a work plan.

"RFP" stands for "ratified final proposal."

Briefly explain the primary function of a statement of purpose, then indicate the most useful way to phrase one.

An employee who describes the data she collected from six different plant managers without drawing any conclusions is preparing

When selecting media for a report

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Mastering Interpersonal Communication

Communicating in a World of Diversity

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Finding, Evaluating, and Processing Information

Designing Visual Communication

Writing Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Oral and Online Presentations

Enhancing Presentations With Slides and Other Visuals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Format and Layout of Business Documents

Documentation of Report Sources

Correction Symbols

Filters

A formal invitation to bid on a contract is called a for , or RFP.

Report writers often combine the and approaches-revealing their conclusions and recommendations as they go along instead of putting them first or last.