Question 1

Discuss the three categories of analytical reports.

Accepted Answer

The purpose of analytical reports is to

Question 2

Answering the question,________,will help you define the problem you need to address in an analytical report.

Accepted Answer

A) What needs to be determined? 
B) Why is this issue important? 
C) Who is involved in the situation? 
D) All of the above 
A) What needs to be determined? 
B) Why is this issue important? 
C) Who is involved in the situation? 
D) All of the above

Question 3

How can you ensure your recommendations are ethical when they involve risk?

Accepted Answer

A) Clearly address each risk inherent in the recommendations 
B) Specifically identify the potential benefit tied to the risks 
C) Use a matrix approach to allow the audience to see the logic of the recommendations 
D) Use logic to guide the audience toward the responses you want them to choose 
E) Include only the technical criteria used to evaluate each possible solution 
A) Clearly address each risk inherent in the recommendations 
B) Specifically identify the potential benefit tied to the risks 
C) Use a matrix approach to allow the audience to see the logic of the recommendations 
D) Use logic to guide the audience toward the responses you want them to choose 
E) Include only the technical criteria used to evaluate each possible solution

Question 4

The statement of purpose for an analytical report is often more comprehensive than for an informational report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following would typically be found in the Mission and Objectives section of a business plan?

Accepted Answer

A) The purpose and goals of the business 
B) The origins and structure of your venture,and the industry 
C) What distinguishes you from the competition 
D) Projections on sales volume and market share,and how they will be achieved 
E) Facilities,equipment,and personnel 
A) The purpose and goals of the business 
B) The origins and structure of your venture,and the industry 
C) What distinguishes you from the competition 
D) Projections on sales volume and market share,and how they will be achieved 
E) Facilities,equipment,and personnel

Question 6

The statement of purpose for analytical reports will usually need to be more comprehensive than one for informational reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If using the direct approach to organize a report or proposal,which of the following should be used to begin the report?

Accepted Answer

A) Background information that created the issue 
B) A general outline as to how the report or proposal is structured 
C) Key findings and conclusions 
D) An indication of each main topic addressed 
E) A logical argument structure 
A) Background information that created the issue 
B) A general outline as to how the report or proposal is structured 
C) Key findings and conclusions 
D) An indication of each main topic addressed 
E) A logical argument structure

Question 8

How can informative headings in an outline help the collaborative writing process?

Accepted Answer

A) By reducing ambiguity about topics 
B) By identifying general content areas 
C) By introducing general topic areas 
D) By indicating the need for an indirect or direct approach 
E) By allowing writers to identify areas of expertise 
A) By reducing ambiguity about topics 
B) By identifying general content areas 
C) By introducing general topic areas 
D) By indicating the need for an indirect or direct approach 
E) By allowing writers to identify areas of expertise

Question 9

When you're preparing a formal work plan,include a ________ to clarify the problem you face and a ________ to describe what you plan to accomplish.

Accepted Answer

A) statistical analysis; hypothesis 
B) problem statement; purpose statement 
C) yardstick; problem statement 
D) descriptive standard; goal analysis 
E) summary statement; conclusion 
A) statistical analysis; hypothesis 
B) problem statement; purpose statement 
C) yardstick; problem statement 
D) descriptive standard; goal analysis 
E) summary statement; conclusion

Question 10

Which of the following is the most significant factor to consider when planning a proposal?

Accepted Answer

A) If the government will have access to the proposal 
B) Whether the proposal is internal or external 
C) Whether the recipient asked you to submit the proposal 
D) What type of good or service the proposal identifies 
E) Who the deciding manager will be 
A) If the government will have access to the proposal 
B) Whether the proposal is internal or external 
C) Whether the recipient asked you to submit the proposal 
D) What type of good or service the proposal identifies 
E) Who the deciding manager will be

Question 11

A company's mission statement,structure,and objectives can be found in its business plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which type of report offers data and facts without any analysis or recommendations?

Accepted Answer

A) Proposals 
B) Informational 
C) Internal 
D) Analytical 
E) Persuasive 
A) Proposals 
B) Informational 
C) Internal 
D) Analytical 
E) Persuasive

Question 13

An analytical report always ends by presenting recommendations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When writing an unsolicited proposal,which of the following should be established first if you are unknown to the audience?

Accepted Answer

A) Other customers who have worked with you in the past 
B) Your credibility and ability to solve the problem 
C) The level of receptiveness from the audience 
D) An understanding of the problem 
E) Strong recommendations to solve the issue 
A) Other customers who have worked with you in the past 
B) Your credibility and ability to solve the problem 
C) The level of receptiveness from the audience 
D) An understanding of the problem 
E) Strong recommendations to solve the issue

Question 15

If you're writing an unsolicited proposal,you won't need to

Accepted Answer

A) convince readers that a problem or opportunity exists. 
B) prove that you can solve the problem or opportunity. 
C) explain why readers should take action. 
D) follow every detail of the request-for-proposals format. 
E) establish your qualifications in solving the problem. 
A) convince readers that a problem or opportunity exists. 
B) prove that you can solve the problem or opportunity. 
C) explain why readers should take action. 
D) follow every detail of the request-for-proposals format. 
E) establish your qualifications in solving the problem.

Question 16

Which category of reports includes an outline of an organization's position on issues that will affect the company's success?

Accepted Answer

A) Compliance papers 
B) Reports to document progress 
C) Reports to monitor operations 
D) Position papers,also known as white papers 
E) Reports to control operations 
A) Compliance papers 
B) Reports to document progress 
C) Reports to monitor operations 
D) Position papers,also known as white papers 
E) Reports to control operations

Question 17

Which of the following should be developed when a company wants to convince outsiders to invest in the firm?

Accepted Answer

A) A compliance plan 
B) A control-and-monitor plan 
C) A business plan 
D) A policy report 
E) White papers 
A) A compliance plan 
B) A control-and-monitor plan 
C) A business plan 
D) A policy report 
E) White papers

Question 18

Business reports don't require a work plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which type of report is an annual tax report?

Accepted Answer

A) Monitor 
B) Operating 
C) Activity 
D) Compliance 
E) Policy 
A) Monitor 
B) Operating 
C) Activity 
D) Compliance 
E) Policy

Question 20

An employee who describes the data she collected from six different plant managers without drawing any conclusions is preparing

Accepted Answer

A) an analytical report. 
B) an informational report. 
C) a proposal. 
D) a work plan. 
E) a series of recommendations. 
A) an analytical report. 
B) an informational report. 
C) a proposal. 
D) a work plan. 
E) a series of recommendations.

Discuss the three categories of analytical reports.

Answering the question,________,will help you define the problem you need to address in an analytical report.

How can you ensure your recommendations are ethical when they involve risk?

The statement of purpose for an analytical report is often more comprehensive than for an informational report.

Which of the following would typically be found in the Mission and Objectives section of a business plan?

The statement of purpose for analytical reports will usually need to be more comprehensive than one for informational reports.

If using the direct approach to organize a report or proposal,which of the following should be used to begin the report?

How can informative headings in an outline help the collaborative writing process?

When you're preparing a formal work plan,include a to clarify the problem you face and a to describe what you plan to accomplish.

Which of the following is the most significant factor to consider when planning a proposal?

A company's mission statement,structure,and objectives can be found in its business plan.

Which type of report offers data and facts without any analysis or recommendations?

An analytical report always ends by presenting recommendations.

When writing an unsolicited proposal,which of the following should be established first if you are unknown to the audience?

If you're writing an unsolicited proposal,you won't need to

Which category of reports includes an outline of an organization's position on issues that will affect the company's success?

Which of the following should be developed when a company wants to convince outsiders to invest in the firm?

Business reports don't require a work plan.

Which type of report is an annual tax report?

An employee who describes the data she collected from six different plant managers without drawing any conclusions is preparing

Understanding the Foundations of Business Communications

Collaboration,Interpersonal Communication,and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse,Global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Digital Media

Social Media

Visual Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Finding,Evaluating,and Processing Information

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Presentations in a Social Media Environment

Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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Exam 14: Planning Reports and Proposals

Discuss the three categories of analytical reports.

Answering the question,________,will help you define the problem you need to address in an analytical report.

How can you ensure your recommendations are ethical when they involve risk?

The statement of purpose for an analytical report is often more comprehensive than for an informational report.

Which of the following would typically be found in the Mission and Objectives section of a business plan?

The statement of purpose for analytical reports will usually need to be more comprehensive than one for informational reports.

If using the direct approach to organize a report or proposal,which of the following should be used to begin the report?

How can informative headings in an outline help the collaborative writing process?

When you're preparing a formal work plan,include a ________ to clarify the problem you face and a ________ to describe what you plan to accomplish.

Which of the following is the most significant factor to consider when planning a proposal?

A company's mission statement,structure,and objectives can be found in its business plan.

Which type of report offers data and facts without any analysis or recommendations?

An analytical report always ends by presenting recommendations.

When writing an unsolicited proposal,which of the following should be established first if you are unknown to the audience?

If you're writing an unsolicited proposal,you won't need to

Which category of reports includes an outline of an organization's position on issues that will affect the company's success?

Which of the following should be developed when a company wants to convince outsiders to invest in the firm?

Business reports don't require a work plan.

Which type of report is an annual tax report?

An employee who describes the data she collected from six different plant managers without drawing any conclusions is preparing

Understanding the Foundations of Business Communications

Collaboration,Interpersonal Communication,and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse,Global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Digital Media

Social Media

Visual Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Finding,Evaluating,and Processing Information

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Presentations in a Social Media Environment

Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Filters

When you're preparing a formal work plan,include a to clarify the problem you face and a to describe what you plan to accomplish.