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If your readers will want to know what they ought to do in a given situation, then your report should focus on


A) your conclusions.
B) your writing process.
C) your recommendations.
D) your sources of information.

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Whereas ________ proposals are used to request decisions from managers within an organization, ________ proposals are directed to parties outside the organization.

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internal; external
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When selecting the right medium for a report


A) you should choose the ones that are most convenient.
B) you should choose the ones that are most economical.
C) your decisions should reflect your audience's expectations.
D) you should always present your report in writing.

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When outlining the content of your report


A) it is preferable to use informative headings as opposed to descriptive ones.
B) you should use complex language for all headings.
C) keep in mind that you will have to use this same outline for your final report.
D) do all of the above.

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Very few reports require a work plan.

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The statement of ________ defines why you are preparing a report.

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purpose
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One drawback of using the yardstick approach to structure business reports is that


A) you must discuss all the alternatives, even if many of them turn out to be irrelevant and/or unproductive.
B) this approach is generally considered old-fashioned.
C) it forces you to ignore the fact that the problem may have multiple causes.
D) it is impractical in most business settings.

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The ________ approach is often the most persuasive and efficient way to develop an analytical report for skeptical readers-it's the approach to try first.

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2 + 2 = 4
Explanation:The 2 + ...

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A formal work plan includes all of the following except


A) a statement of the problem or opportunity addressed in your report.
B) plans for what will happen if funds for the project are cancelled.
C) plans for following up after delivering the report.
D) a statement of the purpose and scope of your investigation.

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Sales call reports are a type of compliance report.

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Whereas ________ reports focus on facts, ________ reports offer interpretation and can also include recommendations.

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informational; analytical
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Analytical reports for skeptical audiences should generally follow the ________ approach.


A) direct
B) indirect
C) hypothetical
D) aggressive

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List the three most common strategies for structuring analytical reports.

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(1)Focusing on conclusions (di...

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A writer who wants to use a ________ to build an informational report can choose from a number of arrangement patterns, such as geography, sequence, chronology, category, or importance.


A) talking pattern of organization
B) topical pattern of organization
C) demonstrative pattern of organization
D) representative pattern of organization

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You're writing an analytical report outlining the benefits of starting a recycling program. You need to explain how the program meets numerous criteria including reasonable cost, ease of implementation, and long-term impact. The ________ approach will probably be the best way to organize your report.


A) 2 + 2 = 4
B) scientific
C) direct
D) yardstick

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When you're outlining your report, using ________ requires you to really think through the content, whereas using ________ simply requires you to identify topic areas.


A) prescriptive headings, parallel headings
B) effective headings, ineffective headings
C) informative headings, descriptive headings
D) multilateral headings, unilateral headings

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A report focused on recommendations should


A) first establish or verify the need for action.
B) not include conclusions.
C) avoid mentioning any potential risks.
D) outline costs, but not in detail.

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Unlike proposals, justification reports


A) are designed to affirm decisions after they have been made.
B) are internal as opposed to external reports.
C) are always in memo format.
D) do not require a great deal of supporting data.

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Focusing on conclusions in an analytical report involves using the direct approach to report organization.

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Describe the elements of a formal business plan.

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At a minimum, a formal business plan sho...

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