Question 1

Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them proper credit is called plagiarism .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Using someone else's words or ideas without...

Question 2

If you,or your organization,have certain biases that influence your report conclusion,____________________

Accepted Answer

A) make sure you keep them to yourself;otherwise,you might be negatively labeled. 
B) do additional research so you can eliminate those biases. 
C) suggest actions for the company to take based on your biases. 
D) inform the audience,as is your ethical obligation. 
A) make sure you keep them to yourself;otherwise,you might be negatively labeled. 
B) do additional research so you can eliminate those biases. 
C) suggest actions for the company to take based on your biases. 
D) inform the audience,as is your ethical obligation.

Question 3

In the 2 + 2 = 4 approach,the main points in your outline are ________________

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A) quantitative in nature. 
B) the main reasons behind your conclusions. 
C) less important than your recommendations. 
D) more important than your recommendations. 
A) quantitative in nature. 
B) the main reasons behind your conclusions. 
C) less important than your recommendations. 
D) more important than your recommendations.

Question 4

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 5

A focus group is a group of employees working on a very specific project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An electronic database offers vast collections of computer-searchable information in a specific area and available by institutional subscription.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An electronic database offers vast collections of...

Question 7

List the three most common strategies for structuring analytical reports.

Accepted Answer

(1)Focusing on concl

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

informatio

Question 10

Paraphrasing is expressing someone else's ideas in your own words and your own sentence structures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Paraphrasing is expressing someone else's ideas in...

Question 11

Conclusions and recommendations are stated at the beginning of a report _____________

Accepted Answer

A) if readers are likely to be receptive or open-minded. 
B) if the indirect format is being used. 
C) if the report is analytical. 
D) never. 
A) if readers are likely to be receptive or open-minded. 
B) if the indirect format is being used. 
C) if the report is analytical. 
D) never.

Question 12

A "statement of purpose" lists the reason(s)for conducting the research project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Informational reports can be grouped into four general categories: (1)to monitor and control; (2)to implement policies and procedures; (3)to demonstrate compliance;and (4)to document progress.

Accepted Answer

implement

Question 14

All operating reports provide feedback on a wide variety of an organization's functions including,sales,inventory,expenses,shipments,and so on.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All operating reports provide feedback on a...

Question 15

You have been asked to help a company find ways to reduce the amount it spends on employee health and dental benefits.Write a purpose statement for the report that you will produce.

Accepted Answer

To analyze the emplo

Question 16

A justification report is an internal report designed to persuade top management to approve a proposed investment or project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Some external parties prepare a formal invitation to bid on their contracts,called _______________

Accepted Answer

A) an investigation report. 
B) a request for proposal. 
C) an alternate hypothesis report. 
D) a request for project report. 
A) an investigation report. 
B) a request for proposal. 
C) an alternate hypothesis report. 
D) a request for project report.

Question 18

A justification report ______________

Accepted Answer

A) provides the history of a problem,and then presents and analyzes possible solutions. 
B) describes what has happened in a department or division during a particular period. 
C) is an internal proposal to persuade top management to approve a project. 
D) explains a decision that has already been made. 
A) provides the history of a problem,and then presents and analyzes possible solutions. 
B) describes what has happened in a department or division during a particular period. 
C) is an internal proposal to persuade top management to approve a project. 
D) explains a decision that has already been made.

Question 19

Solicited proposals spend a great deal of time explaining why the client should take action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them proper credit is called plagiarism .

If you,or your organization,have certain biases that influence your report conclusion,____________________

In the 2 + 2 = 4 approach,the main points in your outline are ________________

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

A focus group is a group of employees working on a very specific project.

An electronic database offers vast collections of computer-searchable information in a specific area and available by institutional subscription.

List the three most common strategies for structuring analytical reports.

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

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

Paraphrasing is expressing someone else's ideas in your own words and your own sentence structures.

Conclusions and recommendations are stated at the beginning of a report _____________

A "statement of purpose" lists the reason(s)for conducting the research project.

Informational reports can be grouped into four general categories: (1)to monitor and control; (2)to implement policies and procedures; (3)to demonstrate compliance;and (4)to document progress.

All operating reports provide feedback on a wide variety of an organization's functions including,sales,inventory,expenses,shipments,and so on.

You have been asked to help a company find ways to reduce the amount it spends on employee health and dental benefits.Write a purpose statement for the report that you will produce.

A justification report is an internal report designed to persuade top management to approve a proposed investment or project.

Some external parties prepare a formal invitation to bid on their contracts,called _______________

A justification report ______________

Solicited proposals spend a great deal of time explaining why the client should take action.

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

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

Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them proper credit is called plagiarism .

If you,or your organization,have certain biases that influence your report conclusion,____________________

In the 2 + 2 = 4 approach,the main points in your outline are ________________

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

A focus group is a group of employees working on a very specific project.

An electronic database offers vast collections of computer-searchable information in a specific area and available by institutional subscription.

List the three most common strategies for structuring analytical reports.

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

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

Paraphrasing is expressing someone else's ideas in your own words and your own sentence structures.

Conclusions and recommendations are stated at the beginning of a report _____________

A "statement of purpose" lists the reason(s)for conducting the research project.

Informational reports can be grouped into four general categories: (1)to monitor and control; (2)to implement policies and procedures; (3)to demonstrate compliance;and (4)to document progress.

All operating reports provide feedback on a wide variety of an organization's functions including,sales,inventory,expenses,shipments,and so on.

You have been asked to help a company find ways to reduce the amount it spends on employee health and dental benefits.Write a purpose statement for the report that you will produce.

A justification report is an internal report designed to persuade top management to approve a proposed investment or project.

Some external parties prepare a formal invitation to bid on their contracts,called _______________

A justification report ______________

Solicited proposals spend a great deal of time explaining why the client should take action.

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

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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