Question 1

In an introduction to a formal report, what section identifies who commissioned the report?

Accepted Answer

A) Scope 
B) Significance 
C) Background 
D) Authorization 
A) Scope 
B) Significance 
C) Background 
D) Authorization

Question 2

If your costs increase later, you can raise the prices listed in your proposal budget.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A potential angel investor is reading your business plan for a new start-up company. What will this investor most likely consider to be the most important factor in assessing your business potential?

Accepted Answer

A) Whether you're aware of all of your direct and indirect competitors 
B) Whether you've come up with a realistic start-up budget 
C) Whether your management team can implement the business plan 
D) Whether your start-up company will use social media for marketing and communication 
A) Whether you're aware of all of your direct and indirect competitors 
B) Whether you've come up with a realistic start-up budget 
C) Whether your management team can implement the business plan 
D) Whether your start-up company will use social media for marketing and communication

Question 4

Rick has asked you for help in preparing an executive summary of a formal business report he is writing. What is the best advice you can give him?

Accepted Answer

A) To add variety to your report, prepare your executive summary in a different sequence from the report itself. 
B) Use a lot of technical language to impress your reader. 
C) Begin the executive summary with your purpose. 
D) Make the executive summary as long as necessary to be persuasive. 
A) To add variety to your report, prepare your executive summary in a different sequence from the report itself. 
B) Use a lot of technical language to impress your reader. 
C) Begin the executive summary with your purpose. 
D) Make the executive summary as long as necessary to be persuasive.

Question 5

Formal proposals differ from informal proposals in style only.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A(n) ____________________ to a proposal explains the reasons for the proposal and highlights the writer's qualifications.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ to a proposal explains the...

Question 7

Formal proposals differ from informal proposals in

Accepted Answer

A) style. 
B) size and format. 
C) emotional and rational appeals. 
D) the use of persuasive techniques. 
A) style. 
B) size and format. 
C) emotional and rational appeals. 
D) the use of persuasive techniques.

Question 8

____________________ are written offers to solve problems, provide services, or sell equipment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are written offers to solve problems,...

Question 9

As long as you have at least one table or figure in your proposal, a list of figures is required.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Assume that a colleague has approached you for help as he prepares a formal business report. He knows that you're taking a business communications course and wants to take advantage of your expertise. Based on the material covered in your textbook, what five writing tips would you give your colleague? Be sure to explain each tip.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary but will inclu

Question 11

In a formal report, the letter or memo of transmittal usually

Accepted Answer

A) follows the indirect plan. 
B) uses no contractions or first-person pronouns. 
C) highlights the report's findings, conclusions, and recommendations. 
D) is as formal as the report itself. 
A) follows the indirect plan. 
B) uses no contractions or first-person pronouns. 
C) highlights the report's findings, conclusions, and recommendations. 
D) is as formal as the report itself.

Question 12

For best results, proofread the final copy of your report three times.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In the operations and ____________________ section of a business plan, explain specifically how you will run your business, including location, equipment, personnel, and management.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the operations and ____________________ section of...

Question 14

The authorization request section of an informal proposal may include

Accepted Answer

A) a request for approval. 
B) a reminder of key benefits. 
C) a deadline beyond which the offer is invalid. 
D) all of these choices. 
A) a request for approval. 
B) a reminder of key benefits. 
C) a deadline beyond which the offer is invalid. 
D) all of these choices.

Question 15

Unsolicited proposals should

Accepted Answer

A) not present a complete budget until after the proposal has been accepted. 
B) convince the reader that a problem exists. 
C) use the language of the RFP or other announcement. 
D) reveal every detail of your proposal. 
A) not present a complete budget until after the proposal has been accepted. 
B) convince the reader that a problem exists. 
C) use the language of the RFP or other announcement. 
D) reveal every detail of your proposal.

Question 16

Ancillary materials of interest to only some readers, such as résumés of principal investigators, testimonial letters, and audit procedures, would be included in the ____________________ section of a formal proposal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ancillary materials of interest to only some...

Question 17

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 18

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 19

Be sure that your business plan describes a unique product or service because that is all investors will be interested in.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

In an introduction to a formal report, what section identifies who commissioned the report?

If your costs increase later, you can raise the prices listed in your proposal budget.

A potential angel investor is reading your business plan for a new start-up company. What will this investor most likely consider to be the most important factor in assessing your business potential?

Rick has asked you for help in preparing an executive summary of a formal business report he is writing. What is the best advice you can give him?

Formal proposals differ from informal proposals in style only.

A(n) ____________________ to a proposal explains the reasons for the proposal and highlights the writer's qualifications.

Formal proposals differ from informal proposals in

____________________ are written offers to solve problems, provide services, or sell equipment.

As long as you have at least one table or figure in your proposal, a list of figures is required.

In a formal report, the letter or memo of transmittal usually

For best results, proofread the final copy of your report three times.

In the operations and ____________________ section of a business plan, explain specifically how you will run your business, including location, equipment, personnel, and management.

The authorization request section of an informal proposal may include

Unsolicited proposals should

Ancillary materials of interest to only some readers, such as résumés of principal investigators, testimonial letters, and audit procedures, would be included in the ____________________ section of a formal proposal.

What is the most accurate statement about grant proposals?

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

Be sure that your business plan describes a unique product or service because that is all investors will be interested in.

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

Business Communication in the Digital Age

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

Intercultural Communication

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Drafting Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Short Workplace Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Reporting in the Digital-Age Workplace

Informal Business Reports

Business Presentations

The Job Search and Résumés in the Digital Age

Interviewing and Following up

Filters

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

In an introduction to a formal report, what section identifies who commissioned the report?

If your costs increase later, you can raise the prices listed in your proposal budget.

A potential angel investor is reading your business plan for a new start-up company. What will this investor most likely consider to be the most important factor in assessing your business potential?

Rick has asked you for help in preparing an executive summary of a formal business report he is writing. What is the best advice you can give him?

Formal proposals differ from informal proposals in style only.

A(n) ____________________ to a proposal explains the reasons for the proposal and highlights the writer's qualifications.

Formal proposals differ from informal proposals in

____________________ are written offers to solve problems, provide services, or sell equipment.

As long as you have at least one table or figure in your proposal, a list of figures is required.

In a formal report, the letter or memo of transmittal usually

For best results, proofread the final copy of your report three times.

In the operations and ____________________ section of a business plan, explain specifically how you will run your business, including location, equipment, personnel, and management.

The authorization request section of an informal proposal may include

Unsolicited proposals should

Ancillary materials of interest to only some readers, such as résumés of principal investigators, testimonial letters, and audit procedures, would be included in the ____________________ section of a formal proposal.

What is the most accurate statement about grant proposals?

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

Be sure that your business plan describes a unique product or service because that is all investors will be interested in.

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

Business Communication in the Digital Age

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

Intercultural Communication

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Drafting Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Short Workplace Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Reporting in the Digital-Age Workplace

Informal Business Reports

Business Presentations

The Job Search and Résumés in the Digital Age

Interviewing and Following up

Filters