Question 1

Fazer Technologies distributed copies of its annual report to it stockholders. This report is which of the following types of reports?

Accepted Answer

A)  Informal 
B)  Analytical 
C)  External 
D)  Internal 
A)  Informal 
B)  Analytical 
C)  External 
D)  Internal C

Question 2

Including an even number of choices on a rating scale is advisable to eliminate the tendency of some groups to choose the noncommittal mid-point on the range.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Documentation of the work of others accomplishes all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  It gives credit where credit is due. 
B)  It protects the writer against plagiarism. 
C)  It strengthens weak research methods. 
D)  It marks you as a professional researcher. 
A)  It gives credit where credit is due. 
B)  It protects the writer against plagiarism. 
C)  It strengthens weak research methods. 
D)  It marks you as a professional researcher. C

Question 4

Which of the following is the BEST suggestion for preparing accurate documentation in a report?

Accepted Answer

A)  Choose an authoritative reference manual, be consistent, and include more than enough rather than too little information for citations and references. 
B)  Use more then one authoritative reference manual, be consistent, and include citations only for sources you quote. 
C)  Use the MLA style guide for all reports, be consistent, and include only the author, article title, and publisher information. 
D)  Use the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association for all documentation and the MLA Handbook, only if needed, as a backup for format. 
A)  Choose an authoritative reference manual, be consistent, and include more than enough rather than too little information for citations and references. 
B)  Use more then one authoritative reference manual, be consistent, and include citations only for sources you quote. 
C)  Use the MLA style guide for all reports, be consistent, and include only the author, article title, and publisher information. 
D)  Use the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association for all documentation and the MLA Handbook, only if needed, as a backup for format.

Question 5

Describe the four steps in finding a solution to a business problem.

Accepted Answer

The following steps are used for finding

Question 6

In-text citations for paraphrases prepared using the APA format include the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  Author's first and last name, and date of publication 
B)  Author's last name, and date of publication 
C)  Author's first initial, last name, and date of publication 
D)  Author's last name, and page number 
A)  Author's first and last name, and date of publication 
B)  Author's last name, and date of publication 
C)  Author's first initial, last name, and date of publication 
D)  Author's last name, and page number

Question 7

Improvement of Poor Questionnaire
Meacham Industries is a small company that wants to improve communications between supervisors and employees. A questionnaire has been developed for distribution to employees on their attitudes toward communication with supervisors. The following questions are in draft form and need to be rewritten for clarity and easy tabulation.
1. Do you work in the office, maintenance, assembly line, or shipping? 
2. How long have you worked here?
3. Do you think most supervisors are approachable?
4. Do you feel that you can talk to your supervisor when needed?
5. Is your supervisor available to answer questions?
6. How do you prefer to communicate with your supervisor?
7. How does your supervisor usually communicate with you?
8. Does your supervisor give you feedback?
9. Does your supervisor give reprimands? How?
10. Do you think an employee suggestion box would be useful?
Required:
Rewrite the above questions for clarity and easy tabulation of results.

Accepted Answer

Revised questionnaire:
 1. Check one of

Question 8

Explain the difference between a finding, a conclusion, and a recommendation.What is the relationship between them?

Accepted Answer

A finding is a specific, measurable fact

Question 9

The best definition for reliability is

Accepted Answer

A)  a measure of the degree to which data measures what you intend for it to measure. 
B)  a measure of the accuracy and repeatability of the data. 
C)  a measure of the relationship between two variables. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  a measure of the degree to which data measures what you intend for it to measure. 
B)  a measure of the accuracy and repeatability of the data. 
C)  a measure of the relationship between two variables. 
D)  none of the above

Question 10

The main function of vertical reports is to contribute to management control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following objectives is FALSE concerning the conducting of secondary research?

Accepted Answer

A)  It establishes a base for further research. 
B)  It reveals areas of needed research. 
C)  It often eliminates the need for primary research. 
D)  It avoids needless duplication of research efforts. 
A)  It establishes a base for further research. 
B)  It reveals areas of needed research. 
C)  It often eliminates the need for primary research. 
D)  It avoids needless duplication of research efforts.

Question 12

Limitations refer to boundaries imposed outside the control of the researcher, such as time limit and budget.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Reports typically travel upward in an organization because they usually are requested by a higher authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Explain the benefits of conducting secondary research.

Accepted Answer

Secondary research provides information

Question 15

In order for survey research to be credible, the selected sample must be representative of the population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is the most accurate statement concerning the use of primary and secondary research methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Secondary research helps to establish a starting point for primary research. 
B)  A researcher typically chooses between secondary and primary research as the better alternative for obtaining information for the particular problem. 
C)  Primary research is the predominant research method selected for a study, with secondary research available as an option, if needed. 
D)  Secondary research includes observation, experimentation, and normative surveys. 
A)  Secondary research helps to establish a starting point for primary research. 
B)  A researcher typically chooses between secondary and primary research as the better alternative for obtaining information for the particular problem. 
C)  Primary research is the predominant research method selected for a study, with secondary research available as an option, if needed. 
D)  Secondary research includes observation, experimentation, and normative surveys.

Question 17

Secondary research is only necessary when primary research does not yield enough information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is a source of primary data?

Accepted Answer

A)  Journal articles 
B)  Surveys 
C)  Online government documents 
D)  All of the above are sources of primary data. 
A)  Journal articles 
B)  Surveys 
C)  Online government documents 
D)  All of the above are sources of primary data.

Question 19

Plagiarism is the presentation of someone else's ideas or words as your own.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Reliability refers to the degree to which data measures what it is intended to measure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Fazer Technologies distributed copies of its annual report to it stockholders. This report is which of the following types of reports?

Including an even number of choices on a rating scale is advisable to eliminate the tendency of some groups to choose the noncommittal mid-point on the range.

Documentation of the work of others accomplishes all but which of the following?

Which of the following is the BEST suggestion for preparing accurate documentation in a report?

Describe the four steps in finding a solution to a business problem.

In-text citations for paraphrases prepared using the APA format include the following:

Explain the difference between a finding, a conclusion, and a recommendation.What is the relationship between them?

The best definition for reliability is

The main function of vertical reports is to contribute to management control.

Which of the following objectives is FALSE concerning the conducting of secondary research?

Limitations refer to boundaries imposed outside the control of the researcher, such as time limit and budget.

Reports typically travel upward in an organization because they usually are requested by a higher authority.

Explain the benefits of conducting secondary research.

In order for survey research to be credible, the selected sample must be representative of the population.

Which of the following is the most accurate statement concerning the use of primary and secondary research methods?

Secondary research is only necessary when primary research does not yield enough information.

Which of the following is a source of primary data?

Plagiarism is the presentation of someone else's ideas or words as your own.

Reliability refers to the degree to which data measures what it is intended to measure.

Establishing a Framework for Business Communication

Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning Spoken and Written Messages

Preparing Spoken and Written Messages

Communicating Electronically

Delivering Good- and Neutral-News Messages

Delivering Bad-News Messages

Delivering Persuasive Messages

Managing Data and Using Graphics

Organizing and Preparing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Business Presentations

Preparing Résumés and Application Letters

Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages

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Exam 9: Understanding the Report Process and Research Methods

Fazer Technologies distributed copies of its annual report to it stockholders. This report is which of the following types of reports?

Including an even number of choices on a rating scale is advisable to eliminate the tendency of some groups to choose the noncommittal mid-point on the range.

Documentation of the work of others accomplishes all but which of the following?

Which of the following is the BEST suggestion for preparing accurate documentation in a report?

Describe the four steps in finding a solution to a business problem.

In-text citations for paraphrases prepared using the APA format include the following:

Explain the difference between a finding, a conclusion, and a recommendation.What is the relationship between them?

The best definition for reliability is

The main function of vertical reports is to contribute to management control.

Which of the following objectives is FALSE concerning the conducting of secondary research?

Limitations refer to boundaries imposed outside the control of the researcher, such as time limit and budget.

Reports typically travel upward in an organization because they usually are requested by a higher authority.

Explain the benefits of conducting secondary research.

In order for survey research to be credible, the selected sample must be representative of the population.

Which of the following is the most accurate statement concerning the use of primary and secondary research methods?

Secondary research is only necessary when primary research does not yield enough information.

Which of the following is a source of primary data?

Plagiarism is the presentation of someone else's ideas or words as your own.

Reliability refers to the degree to which data measures what it is intended to measure.

Establishing a Framework for Business Communication

Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning Spoken and Written Messages

Preparing Spoken and Written Messages

Communicating Electronically

Delivering Good- and Neutral-News Messages

Delivering Bad-News Messages

Delivering Persuasive Messages

Managing Data and Using Graphics

Organizing and Preparing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Business Presentations

Preparing Résumés and Application Letters

Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages

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