Question 1

What is the difference between a solicited and an unsolicited proposal?

Accepted Answer

The most significant factor in planning

Question 2

Which of the following should be the focus when writing a solicited proposal?

Accepted Answer

A) Why your solution is unique and deserves consideration 
B) Faults in the logic of others who are responding to the RFP 
C) Cost of complying with the needs identified in the RFP 
D) The nature of your relationship with the audience 
E) A strong and meaningful attention getter 
A) Why your solution is unique and deserves consideration 
B) Faults in the logic of others who are responding to the RFP 
C) Cost of complying with the needs identified in the RFP 
D) The nature of your relationship with the audience 
E) A strong and meaningful attention getter

Question 3

Discuss how to define your purpose when using the three-step writing process for informational and analytical reports and proposals.

Accepted Answer

Informational reports often address a pr

Question 4

What are the four general categories of informational reports?

Accepted Answer

Informational reports can be grouped int

Question 5

Which type of topical organization would be used to explain a chain of events?

Accepted Answer

A) Geography 
B) Chronology 
C) Importance 
D) Sequence 
E) Category 
A) Geography 
B) Chronology 
C) Importance 
D) Sequence 
E) Category

Question 6

Which of the following would be an effective opening statement for an external,unsolicited proposal?

Accepted Answer

A) A list of issues the reader needs to correct 
B) A logical solution to a problem 
C) A statement about what competitors are doing 
D) An attention-getter 
E) Your list of qualifications 
A) A list of issues the reader needs to correct 
B) A logical solution to a problem 
C) A statement about what competitors are doing 
D) An attention-getter 
E) Your list of qualifications

Question 7

If you're writing an unsolicited proposal,you may have to

Accepted Answer

A) convince readers that a problem exists that must be addressed. 
B) analyze the client's business in light of the competition. 
C) use a style approved by the American Association of Business Writers. 
D) enumerate the client's options regarding such business decisions as product-line expansion. 
E) explain why your organization is the most capable of solving the problem. 
A) convince readers that a problem exists that must be addressed. 
B) analyze the client's business in light of the competition. 
C) use a style approved by the American Association of Business Writers. 
D) enumerate the client's options regarding such business decisions as product-line expansion. 
E) explain why your organization is the most capable of solving the problem.

Question 8

Which type of document describes a company's mission,objectives,structure,and operations?

Accepted Answer

A) Topical report 
B) Compliance report 
C) Operating report 
D) Business plan 
E) Summary 
A) Topical report 
B) Compliance report 
C) Operating report 
D) Business plan 
E) Summary

Question 9

Operating reports establish expectations and guidelines to direct future action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Discuss guidelines for writing an analytical report that focuses on conclusions.

Accepted Answer

When writing for audiences that are like

Question 11

The 2 + 2 = 4 approach

Accepted Answer

A) generally works only with lengthy,non-routine reports. 
B) is the first logical argument strategy to try. 
C) is far more complicated than any other organizational strategy. 
D) is the only approach that is appropriate for any business report. 
E) allows the writer to open with a summary of their research. 
A) generally works only with lengthy,non-routine reports. 
B) is the first logical argument strategy to try. 
C) is far more complicated than any other organizational strategy. 
D) is the only approach that is appropriate for any business report. 
E) allows the writer to open with a summary of their research.

Question 12

Proposals are classified in two ways: internal versus external,and solicited versus unsolicited.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

One potential drawback of focusing immediately on conclusions in a report is that you may

Accepted Answer

A) reveal information you know about that has not been included in the report. 
B) make everything you say seem too simple. 
C) have new ideas that cannot be introduced later. 
D) eliminate the need to read the report. 
E) make the report longer and more difficult to write. 
A) reveal information you know about that has not been included in the report. 
B) make everything you say seem too simple. 
C) have new ideas that cannot be introduced later. 
D) eliminate the need to read the report. 
E) make the report longer and more difficult to write.

Question 14

Which of the following is an advantage to using the three-step writing process when creating reports?

Accepted Answer

A) The report can be used for internal and external audiences 
B) An analytical report can be easily converted to a proposal 
C) The purpose will be easier to define 
D) There will not be a need to develop a statement of purpose 
E) Less time is needed to write an effective report 
A) The report can be used for internal and external audiences 
B) An analytical report can be easily converted to a proposal 
C) The purpose will be easier to define 
D) There will not be a need to develop a statement of purpose 
E) Less time is needed to write an effective report

Question 15

Which of the following is a customized,highly summarized online presentation of business information and reports?

Accepted Answer

A) An executive dashboard 
B) A working outline 
C) A formal work plan 
D) A statement of purpose 
E) An analytical report 
A) An executive dashboard 
B) A working outline 
C) A formal work plan 
D) A statement of purpose 
E) An analytical report

Question 16

Which aspect of the formal work plan describes what you plan to accomplish and defines the limits of your work?

Accepted Answer

A) Statement of the purpose and scope of your investigation 
B) Statement of the problem and opportunity 
C) Discussion of tasks to be accomplished 
D) Working outline 
E) Statement of the products or activities that will result from the investigation 
A) Statement of the purpose and scope of your investigation 
B) Statement of the problem and opportunity 
C) Discussion of tasks to be accomplished 
D) Working outline 
E) Statement of the products or activities that will result from the investigation

Question 17

Informational reports are used when employees and managers need to make decisions or take action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which types of information should be included when writing a summary for a business plan?

Accepted Answer

In one or two paragraphs,summarize your

Question 19

Plans provide feedback on a wide variety of an organization's functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A ________ studies events that happened in the past,with the hope of learning how to avoid similar failures in the future.

Accepted Answer

A) market analysis report 
B) due diligence report 
C) failure-analysis report 
D) feasibility report 
E) baseline report 
A) market analysis report 
B) due diligence report 
C) failure-analysis report 
D) feasibility report 
E) baseline report

What is the difference between a solicited and an unsolicited proposal?

Which of the following should be the focus when writing a solicited proposal?

Discuss how to define your purpose when using the three-step writing process for informational and analytical reports and proposals.

What are the four general categories of informational reports?

Which type of topical organization would be used to explain a chain of events?

Which of the following would be an effective opening statement for an external,unsolicited proposal?

If you're writing an unsolicited proposal,you may have to

Which type of document describes a company's mission,objectives,structure,and operations?

Operating reports establish expectations and guidelines to direct future action.

Discuss guidelines for writing an analytical report that focuses on conclusions.

The 2 + 2 = 4 approach

Proposals are classified in two ways: internal versus external,and solicited versus unsolicited.

One potential drawback of focusing immediately on conclusions in a report is that you may

Which of the following is an advantage to using the three-step writing process when creating reports?

Which of the following is a customized,highly summarized online presentation of business information and reports?

Which aspect of the formal work plan describes what you plan to accomplish and defines the limits of your work?

Informational reports are used when employees and managers need to make decisions or take action.

Which types of information should be included when writing a summary for a business plan?

Plans provide feedback on a wide variety of an organization's functions.

A ________ studies events that happened in the past,with the hope of learning how to avoid similar failures in the future.

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

What is the difference between a solicited and an unsolicited proposal?

Which of the following should be the focus when writing a solicited proposal?

Discuss how to define your purpose when using the three-step writing process for informational and analytical reports and proposals.

What are the four general categories of informational reports?

Which type of topical organization would be used to explain a chain of events?

Which of the following would be an effective opening statement for an external,unsolicited proposal?

If you're writing an unsolicited proposal,you may have to

Which type of document describes a company's mission,objectives,structure,and operations?

Operating reports establish expectations and guidelines to direct future action.

Discuss guidelines for writing an analytical report that focuses on conclusions.

The 2 + 2 = 4 approach

Proposals are classified in two ways: internal versus external,and solicited versus unsolicited.

One potential drawback of focusing immediately on conclusions in a report is that you may

Which of the following is an advantage to using the three-step writing process when creating reports?

Which of the following is a customized,highly summarized online presentation of business information and reports?

Which aspect of the formal work plan describes what you plan to accomplish and defines the limits of your work?

Informational reports are used when employees and managers need to make decisions or take action.

Which types of information should be included when writing a summary for a business plan?

Plans provide feedback on a wide variety of an organization's functions.

A ________ studies events that happened in the past,with the hope of learning how to avoid similar failures in the future.

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