Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of When you speculate about the cause of...

Question 2

When outlining the content of your report

Accepted Answer

A)  keep in mind that you will have to use this same outline for your final report. 
B)  you should use complex language for all headings. 
C)  it is preferable to use informative headings as opposed to descriptive ones. 
D)  do all of the above. 
A)  keep in mind that you will have to use this same outline for your final report. 
B)  you should use complex language for all headings. 
C)  it is preferable to use informative headings as opposed to descriptive ones. 
D)  do all of the above.

Question 3

You have been asked to help a company find ways to reduce the amount it spends on employee health and dental benefits. Write a purpose statement for the report you will produce.

Accepted Answer

To analyze the current costs o

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A business plan

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A)  should not identify risks and problems, since these might discourage potential investors. 
B)  is useful only before a company is launched. 
C)  always contains the same elements. 
D)  is sometimes prepared after a company is up and running. 
A)  should not identify risks and problems, since these might discourage potential investors. 
B)  is useful only before a company is launched. 
C)  always contains the same elements. 
D)  is sometimes prepared after a company is up and running.

Question 6

Sales call reports are a type of compliance report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Unlike reports focused on conclusions or recommendations, reports focusing on logical arguments

Accepted Answer

A)  use an indirect approach. 
B)  emphasize the positive. 
C)  do not include outside evidence. 
D)  are not very convincing. 
A)  use an indirect approach. 
B)  emphasize the positive. 
C)  do not include outside evidence. 
D)  are not very convincing.

Question 8

What is the primary difference between a feasibility report and a justification report?

Accepted Answer

Whereas a feasibility report s

Question 9

All ________ reports are written in response to regulations of one sort or another.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All ________ reports are written in response...

Question 10

In an informational report describing the chain of events that led to a plant closing, chronology would be the best topical organization strategy to use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Briefly describe the circumstances in which the yardstick approach would be particularly useful for organizing your proposal, and provide an example of a report that would benefit from this organizational approach.

Accepted Answer

The yardstick approach is useful when yo

Question 12

Any risks involved with your recommendations should

Accepted Answer

A)  be addressed clearly in your report. 
B)  be outlined before you reveal the benefits that can be achieved. 
C)  be discussed in your report, but only in vague, general terms. 
D)  not be addressed, since they may discourage your audience. 
A)  be addressed clearly in your report. 
B)  be outlined before you reveal the benefits that can be achieved. 
C)  be discussed in your report, but only in vague, general terms. 
D)  not be addressed, since they may discourage your audience.

Question 13

Internal reports are more likely to be misinterpreted than external reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Managers use feasibility reports to examine the ramifications of a decision they are about to make.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When writing a work plan, it's important to begin by developing a problem statement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

For a business document to be considered a report, it must be at least six pages long.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An analytical report often ends by presenting a recommendation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is the least clear statement of purpose?

Accepted Answer

A)  "To answer the question, 'Which of four investments will provide the highest return?' " 
B)  "To evaluate and make recommendations based on data." 
C)  "To determine which of four alternative investments will have the highest return." 
D)  "To analyze four potential investments." 
A)  "To answer the question, 'Which of four investments will provide the highest return?' " 
B)  "To evaluate and make recommendations based on data." 
C)  "To determine which of four alternative investments will have the highest return." 
D)  "To analyze four potential investments."

Exam 13: Planning Reports and Proposals

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

When outlining the content of your report

You have been asked to help a company find ways to reduce the amount it spends on employee health and dental benefits. Write a purpose statement for the report you will produce.

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

A business plan

Sales call reports are a type of compliance report.

Unlike reports focused on conclusions or recommendations, reports focusing on logical arguments

What is the primary difference between a feasibility report and a justification report?

All ________ reports are written in response to regulations of one sort or another.

In an informational report describing the chain of events that led to a plant closing, chronology would be the best topical organization strategy to use.

Briefly describe the circumstances in which the yardstick approach would be particularly useful for organizing your proposal, and provide an example of a report that would benefit from this organizational approach.

Any risks involved with your recommendations should

Internal reports are more likely to be misinterpreted than external reports.

Managers use feasibility reports to examine the ramifications of a decision they are about to make.

When writing a work plan, it's important to begin by developing a problem statement.

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

For a business document to be considered a report, it must be at least six pages long.

An analytical report often ends by presenting a recommendation.

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

Which of the following is the least clear statement of purpose?

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

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