Question 1

The ________ section of a formal business report makes precise suggestions for actions to solve the report problem.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ section of a formal business...

Question 2

Sarah has decided to include a timetable in a proposal she is writing.She will most likely place it in the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) introduction 
B) proposal section 
C) budget section 
D) authorization section 
A) introduction 
B) proposal section 
C) budget section 
D) authorization section

Question 3

The company description in a business plan should ________.

Accepted Answer

A) identify the form of your business and its business type 
B) discuss market characteristics,trends,projected growth,and barriers to entry 
C) explain how the product or service you are providing will benefit customers 
D) explain specifically how you will run your business 
A) identify the form of your business and its business type 
B) discuss market characteristics,trends,projected growth,and barriers to entry 
C) explain how the product or service you are providing will benefit customers 
D) explain specifically how you will run your business

Question 4

A grant proposal includes ________.

Accepted Answer

A) a needs statement that explains a problem or situation that the grant project proposes to address 
B) an action plan that tells what will be done by whom and when 
C) a plan for measuring progress toward completion of the grant proposal's goal 
D) all of these components 
A) a needs statement that explains a problem or situation that the grant project proposes to address 
B) an action plan that tells what will be done by whom and when 
C) a plan for measuring progress toward completion of the grant proposal's goal 
D) all of these components

Question 5

The ________ section of an informal proposal may include a request for approval or authorization,a reminder of key benefits,and a deadline beyond which the offer is invalid.

Accepted Answer

A) ​background 
B) staffing 
C) ​budget 
D) ​conclusion 
A) ​background 
B) staffing 
C) ​budget 
D) ​conclusion

Question 6

A business plan's mission statement ________.

Accepted Answer

A) is optional 
B) must be written in eight or fewer words 
C) explains the purpose of a business and why it will succeed 
D) All of these statements about a business plan mission statement are correct 
A) is optional 
B) must be written in eight or fewer words 
C) explains the purpose of a business and why it will succeed 
D) All of these statements about a business plan mission statement are correct

Question 7

The longest and most substantive section of a formal business report is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) executive summary 
B) introduction 
C) conclusion 
D) body 
A) executive summary 
B) introduction 
C) conclusion 
D) body

Question 8

Most proposals are external.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Select the most accurate statement about proposals.

Accepted Answer

A) Most internal proposals are written in response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs). 
B) Most proposals are unsolicited. 
C) Proposals can mean life or death for an organization. 
D) Most proposals are internal. 
A) Most internal proposals are written in response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs). 
B) Most proposals are unsolicited. 
C) Proposals can mean life or death for an organization. 
D) Most proposals are internal.

Question 10

Which of the following components is typically included in a formal report but is optional in an informal report?

Accepted Answer

A) Body 
B) Conclusion 
C) Introduction 
D) Table of contents 
A) Body 
B) Conclusion 
C) Introduction 
D) Table of contents

Question 11

Formal proposals differ from informal proposals only in length.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The ________ section of a formal business report that makes precise suggestions for actions to solve the report problem.

Accepted Answer

A) recommendations 
B) introduction 
C) conclusions 
D) body 
A) recommendations 
B) introduction 
C) conclusions 
D) body

Question 13

If you are writing a solicited proposal,your goal in the background section is to convince the reader that a problem exists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The transmittal letter or memo that accompanies a formal business report is usually directly organized and written less formally than the report itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is the least accurate statement about formal proposals?

Accepted Answer

A) To be considered a formal proposal,it must be at least 100 pages long. 
B) Larger businesses may employ specialists who do nothing but write proposals. 
C) Proposals use standard components that enable companies receiving bids to compare "apples with apples." 
D) Smaller firms rely on in-house staff to develop proposals. 
A) To be considered a formal proposal,it must be at least 100 pages long. 
B) Larger businesses may employ specialists who do nothing but write proposals. 
C) Proposals use standard components that enable companies receiving bids to compare "apples with apples." 
D) Smaller firms rely on in-house staff to develop proposals.

Question 16

Grant proposals aim to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) sell products or services 
B) secure funding 
C) ​increase profits 
D) start new businesses​ 
A) sell products or services 
B) secure funding 
C) ​increase profits 
D) start new businesses​

Question 17

A(n)________ may be defined as a description of a proposed company that explains how it expects to achieve its marketing,financial,and operational goals.

Accepted Answer

A) executive summary 
B) business plan 
C) mission statement 
D) abstract 
A) executive summary 
B) business plan 
C) mission statement 
D) abstract

Question 18

What is the purpose of a traditional report cover?

Accepted Answer

A) To give the report a professional,finished appearance 
B) To hide the title of the report so that you can build suspense 
C) To take the place of the title page 
D) All of these choices 
A) To give the report a professional,finished appearance 
B) To hide the title of the report so that you can build suspense 
C) To take the place of the title page 
D) All of these choices

Question 19

________ tell what the report findings mean;they usually appear before the recommendations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ tell what the report findings mean;they...

Question 20

The Conclusions and Recommendations sections of a report serve the same function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The ________ section of a formal business report makes precise suggestions for actions to solve the report problem.

Sarah has decided to include a timetable in a proposal she is writing.She will most likely place it in the ________.

The company description in a business plan should ________.

A grant proposal includes ________.

The ________ section of an informal proposal may include a request for approval or authorization,a reminder of key benefits,and a deadline beyond which the offer is invalid.

A business plan's mission statement ________.

The longest and most substantive section of a formal business report is the ________.

Most proposals are external.

Select the most accurate statement about proposals.

Which of the following components is typically included in a formal report but is optional in an informal report?

Formal proposals differ from informal proposals only in length.

The ________ section of a formal business report that makes precise suggestions for actions to solve the report problem.

If you are writing a solicited proposal,your goal in the background section is to convince the reader that a problem exists.

The transmittal letter or memo that accompanies a formal business report is usually directly organized and written less formally than the report itself.

What is the least accurate statement about formal proposals?

Grant proposals aim to ________.

A(n)________ may be defined as a description of a proposed company that explains how it expects to achieve its marketing,financial,and operational goals.

What is the purpose of a traditional report cover?

________ tell what the report findings mean;they usually appear before the recommendations.

The Conclusions and Recommendations sections of a report serve the same function.

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Exam 13: Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

The ________ section of a formal business report makes precise suggestions for actions to solve the report problem.

Sarah has decided to include a timetable in a proposal she is writing.She will most likely place it in the ________.

The company description in a business plan should ________.

A grant proposal includes ________.

The ________ section of an informal proposal may include a request for approval or authorization,a reminder of key benefits,and a deadline beyond which the offer is invalid.

A business plan's mission statement ________.

The longest and most substantive section of a formal business report is the ________.

Most proposals are external.

Select the most accurate statement about proposals.

Which of the following components is typically included in a formal report but is optional in an informal report?

Formal proposals differ from informal proposals only in length.

The ________ section of a formal business report that makes precise suggestions for actions to solve the report problem.

If you are writing a solicited proposal,your goal in the background section is to convince the reader that a problem exists.

The transmittal letter or memo that accompanies a formal business report is usually directly organized and written less formally than the report itself.

What is the least accurate statement about formal proposals?

Grant proposals aim to ________.

A(n)________ may be defined as a description of a proposed company that explains how it expects to achieve its marketing,financial,and operational goals.

What is the purpose of a traditional report cover?

________ tell what the report findings mean;they usually appear before the recommendations.

The Conclusions and Recommendations sections of a report serve the same function.

Business Communication in the Digital Age

Professionalism: Team, Meeting, Listening, Nonverbal, and Etiquette Skills

Intercultural Communication

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Writing Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Electronic Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Report and Research Basics

Informal Business Reports

Business Presentations

The Job Search, Résumés, and Cover Letters

Interviewing and Following Up

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