Exam 12: Informal Business Reports

The range of the values $60,000 and $75,000 is ________.

Eric must submit a weekly sales data report that contains headings established by his supervisor.This recurring report is organized by ________.

During his study,Brady noticed that employees who smoke take more sick days than those who don't smoke.The relationship between these two variables is known as ________.

Which of the following is not one of the three Ms that measure central tendency?

Informational reports emphasize facts;________ reports emphasize reasoning and conclusions.

Of the three Ms,the ________ is especially useful when extreme figures may warp the average.

Report information can be arranged using five common organizational methods.List and describe four of these.Then give an original example of one type of report commonly written in each organizational method.

A report comparing four resort facilities being considered for a firm's annual retreat would be most effective if organized by criteria.

The range for daily sales for the week,$89,000,$75,000,$98,000,$66,000,and $99,000,is ________.

The ________ section of a report summarizes and explains the findings and represents the heart of a report.

Which of the following is an example of a feasibility report?

Leanne has noticed that employees working in offices with windows have lower absentee rates.This correlation proves that offices with natural light are healthier for employees.

Background,Findings,Staffing,and Budget are examples of ________.

Reports submitted as digital slide decks ________.

Which of the following is phrased as a conclusion?

Numerical data from questionnaires or interviews are usually summarized using systematic columns and rows in a ________.

An effective introductory paragraph of a business report will ________.

A decision ________ is a special grid that helps managers make the best choice among complex options and is designed to eliminate bias and poor judgment.

The most widely read portions of a report are generally the ________.

You are writing a report in which you will recommend that your department adopt a flexible work schedule for employees.You know that your manager will be most interested in the conclusions and recommendations sections of your report.First,explain the difference between a conclusion and a recommendation.Then write one conclusion and one recommendation that you could include in your report.