Question 1

Unlike a failure analysis report, a troubleshooting report is written

Accepted Answer

A)  before a failure occurs. 
B)  while a failure is occurring. 
C)  after a failure occurs. 
D)  by management. 
A)  before a failure occurs. 
B)  while a failure is occurring. 
C)  after a failure occurs. 
D)  by management. B

Question 2

Discuss four points to keep in mind when structuring an analytical report or proposal.

Accepted Answer

The first guideline is to make sure you understand and meet audience expectations. If possible, study an example of a successful report before writing a similar one. Second, be sure to select a format that's appropriate to the task-a brief memo may be fine for a short, internal report, but a lengthy proposal will require many of the elements of a formal report. Third, keep the report as short as possible; leave out unnecessary information and irrelevant details. Fourth, "Talk" your way through your outline with descriptive headings rather than simple descriptive ones. This will help you plan more effectively and facilitate collaborative writings.

Question 3

Policy and procedure reports are used for

Accepted Answer

A)  documenting compliance with government regulations. 
B)  monitoring and controlling operations. 
C)  conveying guidelines and other organizational decisions. 
D)  presenting and analyzing the alternative solutions to a problem. 
A)  documenting compliance with government regulations. 
B)  monitoring and controlling operations. 
C)  conveying guidelines and other organizational decisions. 
D)  presenting and analyzing the alternative solutions to a problem. C

Question 4

A common monitor/control report is the strategic ____________________ , used to direct organizational activities over the course of several years.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A common monitor/control report is the strategic...

Question 5

Briefly describe the circumstances in which the yardstick approach would be particularly useful for organizing your proposal.

Accepted Answer

The yardstick approach is useful when yo

Question 6

If a client requests a proposal and then provides a list of criteria the solution must meet, the ________ approach will probably be the best way to organize your report.

Accepted Answer

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

Unlike a failure analysis report, a troubleshooting report is written

Discuss four points to keep in mind when structuring an analytical report or proposal.

Policy and procedure reports are used for

A common monitor/control report is the strategic ____________________ , used to direct organizational activities over the course of several years.

Briefly describe the circumstances in which the yardstick approach would be particularly useful for organizing your proposal.

If a client requests a proposal and then provides a list of criteria the solution must meet, the ________ approach will probably be the best way to organize your report.

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Exam 13: Planning Reports and Proposals

Unlike a failure analysis report, a troubleshooting report is written

Discuss four points to keep in mind when structuring an analytical report or proposal.

Policy and procedure reports are used for

A common monitor/control report is the strategic ____________________ , used to direct organizational activities over the course of several years.

Briefly describe the circumstances in which the yardstick approach would be particularly useful for organizing your proposal.

If a client requests a proposal and then provides a list of criteria the solution must meet, the ________ approach will probably be the best way to organize your report.

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Communicating in Teams and Mastering Nonverbal Communication Skills

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

Creating and Delivering Online and Oral Presentations

Enhancing Presentations With Slides and Other Visuals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Format, Layout of Business Documents, Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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