Question 1

According to the fair-use doctrine,you can use other people's work only as long as you do not unfairly prevent them from benefiting as a result.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The direct and indirect approaches are never combined in a business report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Business reports help companies make decisions and solve problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of these documents would not usually qualify as primary research?

Accepted Answer

A) A sales report from a company rep 
B) The most recent issue of a trade magazine in your industry 
C) Correspondence with a particular customer 
D) Your company's latest balance sheet 
A) A sales report from a company rep 
B) The most recent issue of a trade magazine in your industry 
C) Correspondence with a particular customer 
D) Your company's latest balance sheet

Question 5

The statement of purpose for a report is always presented as a question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Survey results are considered reliable when ______________

Accepted Answer

A) similar results would be obtained if the survey were repeated under similar conditions. 
B) a representative group of people has been surveyed. 
C) the research measures what it was intended to measure. 
D) the phrasing of the questions is unbiased. 
A) similar results would be obtained if the survey were repeated under similar conditions. 
B) a representative group of people has been surveyed. 
C) the research measures what it was intended to measure. 
D) the phrasing of the questions is unbiased.

Question 7

To make the best of any search tool _______________

Accepted Answer

A) choose one search engine and stick with it. 
B) use web directories,online databases,and metasearch engines. 
C) look beyond the first page of results. 
D) avoid Boolean operators. 
A) choose one search engine and stick with it. 
B) use web directories,online databases,and metasearch engines. 
C) look beyond the first page of results. 
D) avoid Boolean operators.

Question 8

Although it is persuasive,the 2 + 2 = 4 approach is not an efficient way to organize an analytical report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A(n)feasibility report is an internal proposal used to explore the ramifications of a decision that is about to be made.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)feasibility report is an internal proposal used...

Question 10

Describe the basic function of internal proposals.

Accepted Answer

Internal proposals request dec

Question 11

In an unsolicited proposal,the writer ______________

Accepted Answer

A) might have to convince the audience that a problem exists. 
B) uses the direct approach since it works best for unsolicited proposals. 
C) uses a style approved by the company or the organization. 
D) enumerates the client's options regarding such business decisions as product-line expansion. 
A) might have to convince the audience that a problem exists. 
B) uses the direct approach since it works best for unsolicited proposals. 
C) uses a style approved by the company or the organization. 
D) enumerates the client's options regarding such business decisions as product-line expansion.

Question 12

Intellectual property includes patents,copyrighted materials,trade secrets,and _____________

Accepted Answer

A) blogs. 
B) internet domain names. 
C) company website code. 
D) social media. 
A) blogs. 
B) internet domain names. 
C) company website code. 
D) social media.

Question 13

When conducting an interview,you use open-ended questions to get the interviewee to offer an opinion and insights not just a yes-or-no answer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When conducting an interview,you use open-ended questions...

Question 14

Directories are considered invaluable for marketers,job seekers,and others who need to establish a prospect list.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Most informational reports use a(n)topical organization for arranging material.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most informational reports use a(n)topical organization for...

Question 16

Evidence is the support for the thinking behind your conclusion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Solicited proposals are prepared ______________

Accepted Answer

A) by companies attempting to obtain business. 
B) by government regulatory agencies. 
C) by companies at the request of external parties that require products or services. 
D) by clients who wish to acquire the services of highly regarded companies. 
A) by companies attempting to obtain business. 
B) by government regulatory agencies. 
C) by companies at the request of external parties that require products or services. 
D) by clients who wish to acquire the services of highly regarded companies.

Question 18

Problem factoring is when you ______________

Accepted Answer

A) develop a schedule for your research. 
B) limit the scope of your investigation. 
C) develop alternative hypotheses. 
D) break the problem into a series of smaller questions. 
A) develop a schedule for your research. 
B) limit the scope of your investigation. 
C) develop alternative hypotheses. 
D) break the problem into a series of smaller questions.

Question 19

To paraphrase effectively,______________

Accepted Answer

A) give a brief summary of what the writer meant to say,but from your point of view. 
B) use the word "paraphrase." 
C) use quotation marks to identify any phrases you have borrowed from the source. 
D) draw a conclusion of the facts and report it. 
A) give a brief summary of what the writer meant to say,but from your point of view. 
B) use the word "paraphrase." 
C) use quotation marks to identify any phrases you have borrowed from the source. 
D) draw a conclusion of the facts and report it.

Question 20

Conclusions differ from recommendations in that conclusions ______________

Accepted Answer

A) are opinions or interpretations of information. 
B) are objective. 
C) are acceptable to readers. 
D) suggest what ought to be done about the facts. 
A) are opinions or interpretations of information. 
B) are objective. 
C) are acceptable to readers. 
D) suggest what ought to be done about the facts.

According to the fair-use doctrine,you can use other people's work only as long as you do not unfairly prevent them from benefiting as a result.

The direct and indirect approaches are never combined in a business report.

Business reports help companies make decisions and solve problems.

Which of these documents would not usually qualify as primary research?

The statement of purpose for a report is always presented as a question.

Survey results are considered reliable when ______________

To make the best of any search tool _______________

Although it is persuasive,the 2 + 2 = 4 approach is not an efficient way to organize an analytical report.

A(n)feasibility report is an internal proposal used to explore the ramifications of a decision that is about to be made.

Describe the basic function of internal proposals.

In an unsolicited proposal,the writer ______________

Intellectual property includes patents,copyrighted materials,trade secrets,and _____________

When conducting an interview,you use open-ended questions to get the interviewee to offer an opinion and insights not just a yes-or-no answer.

Directories are considered invaluable for marketers,job seekers,and others who need to establish a prospect list.

Most informational reports use a(n)topical organization for arranging material.

Evidence is the support for the thinking behind your conclusion.

Solicited proposals are prepared ______________

Problem factoring is when you ______________

To paraphrase effectively,______________

Conclusions differ from recommendations in that conclusions ______________

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Communicating in Teams and Mastering Listening and Nonverbal Communication Skills

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

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Exam 11: Planning Reports and Proposals

According to the fair-use doctrine,you can use other people's work only as long as you do not unfairly prevent them from benefiting as a result.

The direct and indirect approaches are never combined in a business report.

Business reports help companies make decisions and solve problems.

Which of these documents would not usually qualify as primary research?

The statement of purpose for a report is always presented as a question.

Survey results are considered reliable when ______________

To make the best of any search tool _______________

Although it is persuasive,the 2 + 2 = 4 approach is not an efficient way to organize an analytical report.

A(n)feasibility report is an internal proposal used to explore the ramifications of a decision that is about to be made.

Describe the basic function of internal proposals.

In an unsolicited proposal,the writer ______________

Intellectual property includes patents,copyrighted materials,trade secrets,and _____________

When conducting an interview,you use open-ended questions to get the interviewee to offer an opinion and insights not just a yes-or-no answer.

Directories are considered invaluable for marketers,job seekers,and others who need to establish a prospect list.

Most informational reports use a(n)topical organization for arranging material.

Evidence is the support for the thinking behind your conclusion.

Solicited proposals are prepared ______________

Problem factoring is when you ______________

To paraphrase effectively,______________

Conclusions differ from recommendations in that conclusions ______________

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Communicating in Teams and Mastering Listening and Nonverbal Communication Skills

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

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