Question 1

Appendixes of formal reports and proposals are typically labelled ________.

Accepted Answer

A) A,B,and so on 
B) 1,2,and so on 
C) with Roman numerals 
D) in sequence with the pagination of the document 
A) A,B,and so on 
B) 1,2,and so on 
C) with Roman numerals 
D) in sequence with the pagination of the document

Question 2

A copy of the RFP (request for proposal)should be included in the front matter of a formal proposal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The ________ section of a business plan provides an overview of complementary products and services and a summary of the strengths and weaknesses of your direct and indirect competitors.

Accepted Answer

A) market analysis 
B) operations and management 
C) financial analysis 
D) ​product or service description 
A) market analysis 
B) operations and management 
C) financial analysis 
D) ​product or service description

Question 4

What is the most accurate statement about grant proposals?

Accepted Answer

A) Grant money received must be repaid. 
B) Funds received through a grant proposal can be used for any purpose,not just those outlined in the proposal. 
C) Grants are often made to the U.S.government,private foundations,and public corporations. 
D) Skilled grant writers are among the most in-demand professionals today. 
A) Grant money received must be repaid. 
B) Funds received through a grant proposal can be used for any purpose,not just those outlined in the proposal. 
C) Grants are often made to the U.S.government,private foundations,and public corporations. 
D) Skilled grant writers are among the most in-demand professionals today.

Question 5

Informal proposals should close with a reminder of key benefits as well as a request for approval.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

As a department manager,you see a need to improve the formal business reports generated by your team.You decide to hold a training session to provide important drafting and proofreading tips that can build your team members' credibility and save them time.Identify five writing tips that you will include,and explain each.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary but will inclu

Question 7

In addition to the six parts of informal proposals,formal proposals often contain a number of special components.List five of these special components,and describe what information would be contained in each.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary but should inc

Question 8

Whether you're using the Modern Language Association (MLA)or the American Psychological Association (APA)referencing style,you should list all sources chronologically in the order you consulted them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Many investors look carefully at the experience of the management team because they consider this the most important factor in assessing business potential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The section in the introduction to a formal business report that tells why the report topic is important is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) scope 
B) significance 
C) authorization 
D) background 
A) scope 
B) significance 
C) authorization 
D) background

Question 11

A grant writer is the vital connecting link between a funder and the grant seeker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Because they contain many parts that serve different purposes,formal reports are somewhat redundant.To avoid sounding repetitious,you should _________.

Accepted Answer

A) present the data slightly differently 
B) not include information that has been presented elsewhere 
C) skip the introduction if it contains information that has been presented elsewhere 
D) assume that your reader saw information in an earlier section 
A) present the data slightly differently 
B) not include information that has been presented elsewhere 
C) skip the introduction if it contains information that has been presented elsewhere 
D) assume that your reader saw information in an earlier section

Question 13

The ________ statement of a business plan describes your business and explains the reasons it will succeed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ statement of a business plan...

Question 14

The title page of a formal proposal should include ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the name of the client organization 
B) the RFP number or other announcement 
C) the title of the proposal 
D) all of these choices 
A) the name of the client organization 
B) the RFP number or other announcement 
C) the title of the proposal 
D) all of these choices

Question 15

The ________ section of a formal business report that tells what the findings mean.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The financial analysis section of a business plan should outline two types of budgets - a realistic start-up budget and a(n)________ budget that projects cost forpersonnel,insurance,rent,salaries,and so on.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The financial analysis section of a business...

Question 17

A ________ proposal is a formal proposal submitted to a government or civilian organization that explains a project,outlines its budget,and requests money that will not have to be repaid.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ________ proposal is a formal proposal...

Question 18

You should not begin writing a report until after you havecollected all the data anddrawn the primary conclusions.
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Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Functional headings,such as Analysis of Findings or Discussion,are useful for sensitive topics that may upset the reader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A letter of transmittal submitted with a formal proposal should ________.

Accepted Answer

A) provide ancillary (supplemental)materials of interest to readers 
B) include a list of the costs for the entire project 
C) briefly present the major features and benefits of the proposal 
D) describe the credentials and expertise of the project leaders 
A) provide ancillary (supplemental)materials of interest to readers 
B) include a list of the costs for the entire project 
C) briefly present the major features and benefits of the proposal 
D) describe the credentials and expertise of the project leaders

Appendixes of formal reports and proposals are typically labelled ________.

A copy of the RFP (request for proposal)should be included in the front matter of a formal proposal.

The ________ section of a business plan provides an overview of complementary products and services and a summary of the strengths and weaknesses of your direct and indirect competitors.

What is the most accurate statement about grant proposals?

Informal proposals should close with a reminder of key benefits as well as a request for approval.

In addition to the six parts of informal proposals,formal proposals often contain a number of special components.List five of these special components,and describe what information would be contained in each.

Whether you're using the Modern Language Association (MLA)or the American Psychological Association (APA)referencing style,you should list all sources chronologically in the order you consulted them.

Many investors look carefully at the experience of the management team because they consider this the most important factor in assessing business potential.

The section in the introduction to a formal business report that tells why the report topic is important is the ________.

A grant writer is the vital connecting link between a funder and the grant seeker.

Because they contain many parts that serve different purposes,formal reports are somewhat redundant.To avoid sounding repetitious,you should _________.

The ________ statement of a business plan describes your business and explains the reasons it will succeed.

The title page of a formal proposal should include ________.

The ________ section of a formal business report that tells what the findings mean.

The financial analysis section of a business plan should outline two types of budgets - a realistic start-up budget and a(n)________ budget that projects cost forpersonnel,insurance,rent,salaries,and so on.

A ________ proposal is a formal proposal submitted to a government or civilian organization that explains a project,outlines its budget,and requests money that will not have to be repaid.

You should not begin writing a report until after you havecollected all the data anddrawn the primary conclusions.

Functional headings,such as Analysis of Findings or Discussion,are useful for sensitive topics that may upset the reader.

A letter of transmittal submitted with a formal proposal should ________.

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

Appendixes of formal reports and proposals are typically labelled ________.

A copy of the RFP (request for proposal)should be included in the front matter of a formal proposal.

The ________ section of a business plan provides an overview of complementary products and services and a summary of the strengths and weaknesses of your direct and indirect competitors.

What is the most accurate statement about grant proposals?

Informal proposals should close with a reminder of key benefits as well as a request for approval.

In addition to the six parts of informal proposals,formal proposals often contain a number of special components.List five of these special components,and describe what information would be contained in each.

Whether you're using the Modern Language Association (MLA)or the American Psychological Association (APA)referencing style,you should list all sources chronologically in the order you consulted them.

Many investors look carefully at the experience of the management team because they consider this the most important factor in assessing business potential.

The section in the introduction to a formal business report that tells why the report topic is important is the ________.

A grant writer is the vital connecting link between a funder and the grant seeker.

Because they contain many parts that serve different purposes,formal reports are somewhat redundant.To avoid sounding repetitious,you should _________.

The ________ statement of a business plan describes your business and explains the reasons it will succeed.

The title page of a formal proposal should include ________.

The ________ section of a formal business report that tells what the findings mean.

The financial analysis section of a business plan should outline two types of budgets - a realistic start-up budget and a(n)________ budget that projects cost forpersonnel,insurance,rent,salaries,and so on.

A ________ proposal is a formal proposal submitted to a government or civilian organization that explains a project,outlines its budget,and requests money that will not have to be repaid.

You should not begin writing a report until after you havecollected all the data anddrawn the primary conclusions. ​

Functional headings,such as Analysis of Findings or Discussion,are useful for sensitive topics that may upset the reader.

A letter of transmittal submitted with a formal proposal should ________.

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

Filters

You should not begin writing a report until after you havecollected all the data anddrawn the primary conclusions.