Question 1

Topical organization is rarely used when creating informational reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Discuss the differences in information reports,analytical reports,and proposals.

Accepted Answer

Reports are written accounts that object

Question 4

How can you determine the best structure for writing a proposal?

Accepted Answer

Your choice of structure for proposals d

Question 5

When should you consider using the indirect approach for a report or proposal?

Accepted Answer

A) When the message is exceptionally long 
B) When the audience will be most focused on recommendations 
C) When you wish to sound more forceful and confident 
D) When you wish to save the audience time 
E) When the audience is skeptical or hostile 
A) When the message is exceptionally long 
B) When the audience will be most focused on recommendations 
C) When you wish to sound more forceful and confident 
D) When you wish to save the audience time 
E) When the audience is skeptical or hostile

Question 6

Why are analytical reports more challenging to write than informational reports?

Accepted Answer

Writing analytical reports presents a gr

Question 7

How does the term "topical organization" pertain to informational reports?

Accepted Answer

Most informational reports use

Question 8

When outlining the content of your report

Accepted Answer

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) incorporate headings that will generate interest because they are fun and vague. 
E) you should use headings that indicate how you want the reader to feel about the information. 
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) incorporate headings that will generate interest because they are fun and vague. 
E) you should use headings that indicate how you want the reader to feel about the information.

Question 9

All of the following EXCEPT ________ are categories of informational reports.

Accepted Answer

A) reports to monitor and control operations 
B) reports to demonstrate compliance 
C) reports to document progress 
D) reports to assess opportunities 
A) reports to monitor and control operations 
B) reports to demonstrate compliance 
C) reports to document progress 
D) reports to assess opportunities

Question 10

When selecting the right medium for a report

Accepted Answer

A) you should choose the one that is most convenient. 
B) you should choose the one that is most economical. 
C) your decisions should reflect your audience's expectations. 
D) you should always present your report in writing. 
E) you should choose the one that allows you to cut and paste data from other sources. 
A) you should choose the one that is most convenient. 
B) you should choose the one that is most economical. 
C) your decisions should reflect your audience's expectations. 
D) you should always present your report in writing. 
E) you should choose the one that allows you to cut and paste data from other sources.

Question 11

If you expect your audience to disagree with you,use the 2 + 2 = 4 approach or the yardstick approach to focus on

Accepted Answer

A) logical arguments. 
B) your conclusions. 
C) your recommendations. 
D) feelings and opinions. 
E) opinions from industry experts. 
A) logical arguments. 
B) your conclusions. 
C) your recommendations. 
D) feelings and opinions. 
E) opinions from industry experts.

Question 12

When you speculate about the cause of a problem,you are forming a ________,a potential explanation that needs to be tested.

Accepted Answer

A) hypothesis 
B) prospectus 
C) quandary 
D) supposition 
E) direct analysis 
A) hypothesis 
B) prospectus 
C) quandary 
D) supposition 
E) direct analysis

Question 13

The ________ for a report describes what you plan to accomplish and outlines the boundaries of your work.

Accepted Answer

A) mission brief 
B) purpose statement 
C) outcome forecast 
D) intention statement 
E) summary statement 
A) mission brief 
B) purpose statement 
C) outcome forecast 
D) intention statement 
E) summary statement

Question 14

Which of the follow explains how investors can profit from investments in an organization?

Accepted Answer

A) Design and development plan 
B) Operations plan 
C) Critical risks and problems 
D) Financial projections 
E) Exit strategy 
A) Design and development plan 
B) Operations plan 
C) Critical risks and problems 
D) Financial projections 
E) Exit strategy

Question 15

Which of the following is the most common purpose of creating analytical reports and proposals?

Accepted Answer

A) As a response to a perceived problem or opportunity 
B) To address predetermined needs of the organization 
C) To provide expected information in a predetermined format 
D) To monitor the response to progress of a corporate activity 
E) As part of a government compliance effort 
A) As a response to a perceived problem or opportunity 
B) To address predetermined needs of the organization 
C) To provide expected information in a predetermined format 
D) To monitor the response to progress of a corporate activity 
E) As part of a government compliance effort

Question 16

Internal reports are more likely to be misinterpreted than external reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Compliance reports are generally required by

Accepted Answer

A) parent companies. 
B) accounting departments. 
C) government agencies. 
D) marketing departments. 
E) customers. 
A) parent companies. 
B) accounting departments. 
C) government agencies. 
D) marketing departments. 
E) customers.

Question 18

An executive dashboard is a customized online presentation of highly summarized business information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The problem-factoring process involves

Accepted Answer

A) looking at a problem from multiple perspectives. 
B) considering how to allocate blame for a problem. 
C) creating problems instead of solving them. 
D) dividing a complex problem into a series of logical,connected questions. 
E) assigning various team members specific aspects of the problem to solve individually. 
A) looking at a problem from multiple perspectives. 
B) considering how to allocate blame for a problem. 
C) creating problems instead of solving them. 
D) dividing a complex problem into a series of logical,connected questions. 
E) assigning various team members specific aspects of the problem to solve individually.

Question 20

How do unsolicited proposals differ from solicited proposals?

Accepted Answer

Unsolicited proposals differ from solici

Topical organization is rarely used when creating informational reports.

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

Discuss the differences in information reports,analytical reports,and proposals.

How can you determine the best structure for writing a proposal?

When should you consider using the indirect approach for a report or proposal?

Why are analytical reports more challenging to write than informational reports?

How does the term "topical organization" pertain to informational reports?

When outlining the content of your report

All of the following EXCEPT ________ are categories of informational reports.

When selecting the right medium for a report

If you expect your audience to disagree with you,use the 2 + 2 = 4 approach or the yardstick approach to focus on

When you speculate about the cause of a problem,you are forming a ________,a potential explanation that needs to be tested.

The ________ for a report describes what you plan to accomplish and outlines the boundaries of your work.

Which of the follow explains how investors can profit from investments in an organization?

Which of the following is the most common purpose of creating analytical reports and proposals?

Internal reports are more likely to be misinterpreted than external reports.

Compliance reports are generally required by

An executive dashboard is a customized online presentation of highly summarized business information.

The problem-factoring process involves

How do unsolicited proposals differ from solicited proposals?

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

Topical organization is rarely used when creating informational reports.

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

Discuss the differences in information reports,analytical reports,and proposals.

How can you determine the best structure for writing a proposal?

When should you consider using the indirect approach for a report or proposal?

Why are analytical reports more challenging to write than informational reports?

How does the term "topical organization" pertain to informational reports?

When outlining the content of your report

All of the following EXCEPT ________ are categories of informational reports.

When selecting the right medium for a report

If you expect your audience to disagree with you,use the 2 + 2 = 4 approach or the yardstick approach to focus on

When you speculate about the cause of a problem,you are forming a ________,a potential explanation that needs to be tested.

The ________ for a report describes what you plan to accomplish and outlines the boundaries of your work.

Which of the follow explains how investors can profit from investments in an organization?

Which of the following is the most common purpose of creating analytical reports and proposals?

Internal reports are more likely to be misinterpreted than external reports.

Compliance reports are generally required by

An executive dashboard is a customized online presentation of highly summarized business information.

The problem-factoring process involves

How do unsolicited proposals differ from solicited proposals?

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