Question 1

What is research credibility, and how can you enhance your credibility as a researcher?

Accepted Answer

Credibility in research means that your

Question 2

The executive summary in a formal report should

Accepted Answer

A)  briefly introduce the report and preview the major divisions. 
B)  summarize the major sections of the report. 
C)  summarize the report summary and any conclusions and recommendations. 
D)  accomplish all of the above. 
A)  briefly introduce the report and preview the major divisions. 
B)  summarize the major sections of the report. 
C)  summarize the report summary and any conclusions and recommendations. 
D)  accomplish all of the above.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT true of the executive summary?

Accepted Answer

A)  It provides an overview of the essential elements in an entire report. 
B)  It includes the table of contents. 
C)  It summarizes the recommendations. 
D)  It previews the major report divisions. 
A)  It provides an overview of the essential elements in an entire report. 
B)  It includes the table of contents. 
C)  It summarizes the recommendations. 
D)  It previews the major report divisions.

Question 4

The content outline of a report

Accepted Answer

A)  is a formal section of the report that serves to define and organize the content. 
B)  is an optional prerequisite to writing a formal report. 
C)  is a planning document that is subject to modification as the writer develops the report. 
D)  must have three major points. 
A)  is a formal section of the report that serves to define and organize the content. 
B)  is an optional prerequisite to writing a formal report. 
C)  is a planning document that is subject to modification as the writer develops the report. 
D)  must have three major points.

Question 5

An abstract, or executive summary, summarizes the findings section of the formal report but does not mention the recommendation(s).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT true concerning the table of contents of a report?

Accepted Answer

A)  The contents page includes the beginning and ending page numbers for report parts. 
B)  Leaders are used between the report part and the page numbers to assist the reader's eyes in moving across the page. 
C)  Word processing software programs can generate a table of contents automatically. 
D)  The list includes the name and location of every report part except those that precede the contents page. 
A)  The contents page includes the beginning and ending page numbers for report parts. 
B)  Leaders are used between the report part and the page numbers to assist the reader's eyes in moving across the page. 
C)  Word processing software programs can generate a table of contents automatically. 
D)  The list includes the name and location of every report part except those that precede the contents page.

Question 7

Talking headings are preferred in business reports because they tell about the content of the sections and reveal any conclusion(s) presented in the sections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An executive summary should only be used for long and complex reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A typical short report includes

Accepted Answer

A)  a personal writing style using first or second person. 
B)  no graphics. 
C)  no contractions. 
D)  only one heading per page. 
A)  a personal writing style using first or second person. 
B)  no graphics. 
C)  no contractions. 
D)  only one heading per page.

Question 10

An unsolicited proposal is prepared by an individual or firm that sees a problem to be solved and submits a proposal for consideration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Analysis of an Executive Summary for a Report
Read and analyze the following Executive Summary written to accompany a report on the implementation of a secure intranet.
Executive Summary
Braden Inc., a small but growing manufacturing business, has operated in Indianapolis, Indiana for ten years. Darren Russell, President, had considered the implementation of a website for the company. He had concerns about the cost to create and maintain an effective site. Russel established a team to study the possibility of implementing company website at an affordable cost.
The team conducted research using primary and secondary research methods. Current literature was examined, and a survey was conducted through a Chamber of Commerce membership list of 50 small business owners of various companies in the metropolitan area that had a company website.
The report discussed the following topics related to the initiation of a company website: (1) benefits to be gained, (2) challenges in development and maintenance, (3) projected costs, and (4) guidelines for getting started. Conclusions of the study can be found in the full report.
The study concluded that intranets have become extremely popular because of the various benefits they offer. Potential problems of intranets can be addressed with recommended security measures. Braden Inc. should proceed with plans to establish a secure intranet.
Required:
Write a critical analysis of this executive summary and discuss the content as well as the writing style.

Accepted Answer

The executive summary provides backgroun

Question 12

When a consultant proposes a program to a client, the most suitable report form is a memorandum report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Peyton, the new marketing director at his company, has been asked to write a report for the board of directors on a new corporate image for the company. The report must include an executive summary. What components should the executive summary include?

Accepted Answer

The executive summary, or abstract, shou

Question 14

Which of the following is the BEST advice for including objectives in a proposal?

Accepted Answer

A)  List only enough measurable and attainable objectives to accomplish the purpose of selling your proposal. 
B)  Include a generous list of objectives, even though you know that you may not totally achieve all of them. 
C)  Omit an objectives section; a problem statement is sufficient for defining your goals. 
D)  Your proposal has only one objective: to convince the reader that the benefit from your product or service will outweigh the cost. 
A)  List only enough measurable and attainable objectives to accomplish the purpose of selling your proposal. 
B)  Include a generous list of objectives, even though you know that you may not totally achieve all of them. 
C)  Omit an objectives section; a problem statement is sufficient for defining your goals. 
D)  Your proposal has only one objective: to convince the reader that the benefit from your product or service will outweigh the cost.

Question 15

The need for preliminary and addenda items is influenced by the length of the report and its formality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of form reports?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase clerical accuracy 
B)  Save time for the preparer 
C)  Make data tabulation easier 
D)  Increase personalization 
A)  Increase clerical accuracy 
B)  Save time for the preparer 
C)  Make data tabulation easier 
D)  Increase personalization

Question 17

An RFP describes a problem that needs to be solved and invites respondents to describe their proposed solutions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

As a restaurant owner, you are submitting a proposal to a local radio station, offering to operate a concession stand during an all-day benefit to raise money for your city library. Which of the following would be an acceptable place to present the expected costs?

Accepted Answer

A)  After the description of the purpose 
B)  Nowhere in the proposal as the discussion would be held verbally 
C)  As the conclusion 
D)  After the main body of the proposal 
A)  After the description of the purpose 
B)  Nowhere in the proposal as the discussion would be held verbally 
C)  As the conclusion 
D)  After the main body of the proposal

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT true of the parts of a business report?

Accepted Answer

A)  The table of figures includes a reference to each figure that appears in the report. 
B)  The table of contents gives the reader an overview of the report. 
C)  The executive summary summarizes the essential elements of the entire report. 
D)  The appendix includes the references and the index. 
A)  The table of figures includes a reference to each figure that appears in the report. 
B)  The table of contents gives the reader an overview of the report. 
C)  The executive summary summarizes the essential elements of the entire report. 
D)  The appendix includes the references and the index.

Question 20

The use of first-person pronouns (I or we) are generally acceptable in a formal report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What is research credibility, and how can you enhance your credibility as a researcher?

The executive summary in a formal report should

Which of the following is NOT true of the executive summary?

The content outline of a report

An abstract, or executive summary, summarizes the findings section of the formal report but does not mention the recommendation(s).

Which of the following is NOT true concerning the table of contents of a report?

Talking headings are preferred in business reports because they tell about the content of the sections and reveal any conclusion(s) presented in the sections.

An executive summary should only be used for long and complex reports.

A typical short report includes

An unsolicited proposal is prepared by an individual or firm that sees a problem to be solved and submits a proposal for consideration.

When a consultant proposes a program to a client, the most suitable report form is a memorandum report.

Peyton, the new marketing director at his company, has been asked to write a report for the board of directors on a new corporate image for the company. The report must include an executive summary. What components should the executive summary include?

Which of the following is the BEST advice for including objectives in a proposal?

The need for preliminary and addenda items is influenced by the length of the report and its formality.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of form reports?

An RFP describes a problem that needs to be solved and invites respondents to describe their proposed solutions.

As a restaurant owner, you are submitting a proposal to a local radio station, offering to operate a concession stand during an all-day benefit to raise money for your city library. Which of the following would be an acceptable place to present the expected costs?

Which of the following is NOT true of the parts of a business report?

The use of first-person pronouns (I or we) are generally acceptable in a formal report.

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

Understanding the Report Process and Research Methods

Managing Data and Using Graphics

Designing and Delivering Business Presentations

Preparing Résumés and Application Letters

Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages

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Exam 11: Organizing and Preparing Reports and Proposals

What is research credibility, and how can you enhance your credibility as a researcher?

The executive summary in a formal report should

Which of the following is NOT true of the executive summary?

The content outline of a report

An abstract, or executive summary, summarizes the findings section of the formal report but does not mention the recommendation(s).

Which of the following is NOT true concerning the table of contents of a report?

Talking headings are preferred in business reports because they tell about the content of the sections and reveal any conclusion(s) presented in the sections.

An executive summary should only be used for long and complex reports.

A typical short report includes

An unsolicited proposal is prepared by an individual or firm that sees a problem to be solved and submits a proposal for consideration.

When a consultant proposes a program to a client, the most suitable report form is a memorandum report.

Peyton, the new marketing director at his company, has been asked to write a report for the board of directors on a new corporate image for the company. The report must include an executive summary. What components should the executive summary include?

Which of the following is the BEST advice for including objectives in a proposal?

The need for preliminary and addenda items is influenced by the length of the report and its formality.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of form reports?

An RFP describes a problem that needs to be solved and invites respondents to describe their proposed solutions.

As a restaurant owner, you are submitting a proposal to a local radio station, offering to operate a concession stand during an all-day benefit to raise money for your city library. Which of the following would be an acceptable place to present the expected costs?

Which of the following is NOT true of the parts of a business report?

The use of first-person pronouns (I or we) are generally acceptable in a formal report.

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

Understanding the Report Process and Research Methods

Managing Data and Using Graphics

Designing and Delivering Business Presentations

Preparing Résumés and Application Letters

Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages

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