Question 1

Provide at least five examples of topical organization strategies for business reports.

Accepted Answer

(1) Comparison, (2) importance

Question 2

Which of the following is not a strategy for structuring reports focused on logical arguments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yardstick method 
B)  2 + 2 = 4 approach 
C)  Direct approach 
D)  An approach that compares a solution to a set of predetermined standards 
A)  Yardstick method 
B)  2 + 2 = 4 approach 
C)  Direct approach 
D)  An approach that compares a solution to a set of predetermined standards

Question 3

Proposals are classified in two ways: internal versus external, and solicited versus unsolicited.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A report focused on recommendations should

Accepted Answer

A)  outline costs, but not in detail. 
B)  first establish or verify the need for action. 
C)  avoid mentioning any potential risks. 
D)  not include conclusions. 
A)  outline costs, but not in detail. 
B)  first establish or verify the need for action. 
C)  avoid mentioning any potential risks. 
D)  not include conclusions.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a(n) ________ proposal, the author must...

Question 6

Some work plans include a preliminary or "working" outline.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Question 8

Topical organization strategies for informational reports include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  importance. 
B)  complexity. 
C)  sequence. 
D)  comparison. 
A)  importance. 
B)  complexity. 
C)  sequence. 
D)  comparison.

Question 9

Delivering a business report as a word processing file

Accepted Answer

A)  is rarely, if ever, necessary. 
B)  wastes time and confuses your audience. 
C)  is usually not preferable to a printed document. 
D)  is useful if the audience will need to search the report frequently. 
A)  is rarely, if ever, necessary. 
B)  wastes time and confuses your audience. 
C)  is usually not preferable to a printed document. 
D)  is useful if the audience will need to search the report frequently.

Question 10

Focusing on conclusions in an analytical report involves using the direct approach to report organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Breaking down a problem into a series of specific questions is called problem ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Breaking down a problem into a series...

Question 12

Which of the following is not an infinitive phrase?

Accepted Answer

A)  to determine 
B)  to our loyal customers 
C)  to think clearly 
D)  to prioritize and organize 
A)  to determine 
B)  to our loyal customers 
C)  to think clearly 
D)  to prioritize and organize

Question 13

________ ________ reports study events that happened in the past, with the hope of learning how to avoid similar failures in the future.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ ________ reports study events that happened...

Question 14

Describe the general function of internal proposals, and provide at least one example to illustrate.

Accepted Answer

Internal proposals request dec

Question 15

Depending on your status in the organization, using the direct approach in reports can be misconstrued as arrogance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Operating reports establish expectations and guidelines to direct future action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Position papers spell out lasting guidelines on company policies and procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Compliance reports, progress reports, and monitor/control reports are all types of informational reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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 20

Describe the elements of a formal business plan.

Accepted Answer

At a minimum, a formal business plan sho

Exam 13: Planning Reports and Proposals

Provide at least five examples of topical organization strategies for business reports.

Which of the following is not a strategy for structuring reports focused on logical arguments?

Proposals are classified in two ways: internal versus external, and solicited versus unsolicited.

A report focused on recommendations should

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

Some work plans include a preliminary or "working" outline.

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

Topical organization strategies for informational reports include all of the following except

Delivering a business report as a word processing file

Focusing on conclusions in an analytical report involves using the direct approach to report organization.

Breaking down a problem into a series of specific questions is called problem ________.

Which of the following is not an infinitive phrase?

________ ________ reports study events that happened in the past, with the hope of learning how to avoid similar failures in the future.

Describe the general function of internal proposals, and provide at least one example to illustrate.

Depending on your status in the organization, using the direct approach in reports can be misconstrued as arrogance.

Operating reports establish expectations and guidelines to direct future action.

Position papers spell out lasting guidelines on company policies and procedures.

Compliance reports, progress reports, and monitor/control reports are all types of informational reports.

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

Describe the elements of a formal business plan.

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

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reports study events that happened in the past, with the hope of learning how to avoid similar failures in the future.