Question 1

Start with primary research for your project; it will give you a grounding in the area,and it can save considerable time and money for the overall assignment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A memo 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 3

A(n)__________ report is easier to organize than an analytical report because it simply provides nothing but facts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)__________ report is easier to organize than...

Question 4

If sales for the first six months of the year were $24,000,$20,000,$23,000,$20,000,$19,000,and $21,000,the mean for the six months would be $20,000.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When using the internet to conduct research,you can be reasonably sure that any information you find will be accurate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When taking notes on your research material ______________

Accepted Answer

A)  bookmark, download, or print out pages from library databases. 
B)  avoid trying to use computer programs for this task, as they get in the way more than they help. 
C)  you do not need to include subject headings. 
D)  avoid highlighting or marking up your notes because they may be difficult to read later. 
A)  bookmark, download, or print out pages from library databases. 
B)  avoid trying to use computer programs for this task, as they get in the way more than they help. 
C)  you do not need to include subject headings. 
D)  avoid highlighting or marking up your notes because they may be difficult to read later.

Question 7

Even if you paraphrase material,it's best to give credit to the source you obtained the original information from.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The recommendations made in a report should be ______________

Accepted Answer

A)  the same as the conclusions. 
B)  opinions or interpretations. 
C)  what the audience wants to hear. 
D)  practical and acceptable to the people that have to make them work. 
A)  the same as the conclusions. 
B)  opinions or interpretations. 
C)  what the audience wants to hear. 
D)  practical and acceptable to the people that have to make them work.

Question 9

A common monitor/control report is the __________,used to establish expectations and guidelines to direct future action.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A common monitor/control report is the __________,used...

Question 10

Give three reasons that writing analytical reports presents a greater challenge than writing informational reports.

Accepted Answer

(1)The quality of your reasoning,i.e.,yo

Question 11

Whereas __________ reports focus on facts,__________ reports include interpretation,conclusions,and recommendations.

Accepted Answer

informatio

Question 12

Which of the following is not a common type of organization for informational reports?

Accepted Answer

A)  According to importance 
B)  According to chronology 
C)  According to logic 
D)  According to spatial orientation 
A)  According to importance 
B)  According to chronology 
C)  According to logic 
D)  According to spatial orientation

Question 13

List the three most common strategies for structuring analytical reports.

Accepted Answer

(1)Focusing on concl

Question 14

Which of the following is not a common type of organization for analytical reports?

Accepted Answer

A)  The 2+2 approach 
B)  The chronological approach 
C)  Focus on conclusions or recommendations 
D)  The yardstick method 
A)  The 2+2 approach 
B)  The chronological approach 
C)  Focus on conclusions or recommendations 
D)  The yardstick method

Question 15

Trends analysis is common in business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Secondary research consists of information that others have gathered (and published,in many cases).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Explain the purpose of a "business plan" and briefly describe the elements it should contain.

Accepted Answer

Plans establish expectations and guideli

Question 18

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 19

A drawback of the yardstick approach is that ________________

Accepted Answer

A)  it's not very logical. 
B)  your audience needs to agree with the criteria you're using. 
C)  it's not very useful for proposals. 
D)  your audience may consider it too short and simple when it comes to comparing many criteria. 
A)  it's not very logical. 
B)  your audience needs to agree with the criteria you're using. 
C)  it's not very useful for proposals. 
D)  your audience may consider it too short and simple when it comes to comparing many criteria.

Question 20

When writing informational reports,it's important to begin by developing a problem statement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Start with primary research for your project; it will give you a grounding in the area,and it can save considerable time and money for the overall assignment.

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

A(n)__________ report is easier to organize than an analytical report because it simply provides nothing but facts.

If sales for the first six months of the year were $24,000,$20,000,$23,000,$20,000,$19,000,and $21,000,the mean for the six months would be $20,000.

When using the internet to conduct research,you can be reasonably sure that any information you find will be accurate.

When taking notes on your research material ______________

Even if you paraphrase material,it's best to give credit to the source you obtained the original information from.

The recommendations made in a report should be ______________

A common monitor/control report is the __________,used to establish expectations and guidelines to direct future action.

Give three reasons that writing analytical reports presents a greater challenge than writing informational reports.

Whereas reports focus on facts, reports include interpretation,conclusions,and recommendations.

Which of the following is not a common type of organization for informational reports?

List the three most common strategies for structuring analytical reports.

Which of the following is not a common type of organization for analytical reports?

Trends analysis is common in business.

Secondary research consists of information that others have gathered (and published,in many cases).

Explain the purpose of a "business plan" and briefly describe the elements it should contain.

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

A drawback of the yardstick approach is that ________________

When writing informational reports,it's important to begin by developing a problem statement.

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Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Writing Reports and Proposals

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Exam 11: Planning Reports and Proposals

Start with primary research for your project; it will give you a grounding in the area,and it can save considerable time and money for the overall assignment.

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

A(n)__________ report is easier to organize than an analytical report because it simply provides nothing but facts.

If sales for the first six months of the year were $24,000,$20,000,$23,000,$20,000,$19,000,and $21,000,the mean for the six months would be $20,000.

When using the internet to conduct research,you can be reasonably sure that any information you find will be accurate.

When taking notes on your research material ______________

Even if you paraphrase material,it's best to give credit to the source you obtained the original information from.

The recommendations made in a report should be ______________

A common monitor/control report is the __________,used to establish expectations and guidelines to direct future action.

Give three reasons that writing analytical reports presents a greater challenge than writing informational reports.

Whereas __________ reports focus on facts,__________ reports include interpretation,conclusions,and recommendations.

Which of the following is not a common type of organization for informational reports?

List the three most common strategies for structuring analytical reports.

Which of the following is not a common type of organization for analytical reports?

Trends analysis is common in business.

Secondary research consists of information that others have gathered (and published,in many cases).

Explain the purpose of a "business plan" and briefly describe the elements it should contain.

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

A drawback of the yardstick approach is that ________________

When writing informational reports,it's important to begin by developing a problem statement.

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Communicating in Teams and Mastering Listening and Nonverbal Communication

Communicating Interculturally

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

Writing Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Oral and Online Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Format and Layout of Business Documents

Documentation of Report Sources

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Whereas reports focus on facts, reports include interpretation,conclusions,and recommendations.