Question 1

Include a realistic start-up budget and an operating budget in the ____________________ analysis section of a business plan.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Include a realistic start-up budget and an...

Question 2

Which section of a proposal typically identifies the problem and discusses the goals or purposes of the project?

Accepted Answer

A) Background 
B) Staffing 
C) Budget 
D) Authorization Request 
A) Background 
B) Staffing 
C) Budget 
D) Authorization Request

Question 3

An effective opening for an informal proposal might be We are pleased to submit this proposal describing how our ethics training program can help your employees make the best decisions when faced with ethical dilemmas on the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following statements about formal business reports is least accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Formal reports are similar to formal proposals in length, organization, and serious tone. 
B) Formal reports are written for internal audiences only. 
C) Formal reports present the end product of thorough investigation and analyses. 
D) Breaking a long formal report into small segments makes it easier to understand. 
A) Formal reports are similar to formal proposals in length, organization, and serious tone. 
B) Formal reports are written for internal audiences only. 
C) Formal reports present the end product of thorough investigation and analyses. 
D) Breaking a long formal report into small segments makes it easier to understand.

Question 5

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 6

Most proposals begin by briefly explaining the reasons for the proposal and by highlighting the writer's qualifications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is the most accurate statement about the executive summary?

Accepted Answer

A) An executive summary is written for specialists or technical readers. 
B) An executive summary is generally shorter than an abstract. 
C) The content of an executive summary should be more technically oriented than an abstract. 
D) A formal proposal may contain both an executive summary and an abstract. 
A) An executive summary is written for specialists or technical readers. 
B) An executive summary is generally shorter than an abstract. 
C) The content of an executive summary should be more technically oriented than an abstract. 
D) A formal proposal may contain both an executive summary and an abstract.

Question 10

In a business plan, highlight your ____________________ statement, which should describe your business and explain the reasons it will succeed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a business plan, highlight your ____________________...

Question 11

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 12

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 13

Sarah has decided to include a timetable in a proposal she is writing. Where will this timetable most likely be located?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

The staffing section of an informal proposal may

Accepted Answer

A) identify the size and qualifications of the support staff. 
B) describe the credentials and expertise of the project leaders. 
C) identify resources such as computer facilities that will be used during the project. 
D) All of these choices. 
A) identify the size and qualifications of the support staff. 
B) describe the credentials and expertise of the project leaders. 
C) identify resources such as computer facilities that will be used during the project. 
D) All of these choices.

Question 15

A business plan is critical for securing financial support from banks, angel investors, venture capitalists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A(n) ____________________ proposal is one written in response to a company's request for proposals (RFPs) to bid on projects.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ proposal is one written in...

Question 17

In an introduction to a formal business report, the section that clarifies the boundaries of the report and defines what will be included or excluded is the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

The ____________________ analysis section of a business plan should discuss market characteristics, trends, projected growth, customer behavior, complementary products and services, and barriers to entry.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

An executive summary included with a formal proposal is typically

Accepted Answer

A) one page long. 
B) three to four pages long. 
C) five to six pages long. 
D) up to 10 percent of the original text. 
A) one page long. 
B) three to four pages long. 
C) five to six pages long. 
D) up to 10 percent of the original text.

Question 20

A central item in most proposals is the ____________________, a list of proposed project costs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A central item in most proposals is...

Include a realistic start-up budget and an operating budget in the ____________________ analysis section of a business plan.

Which section of a proposal typically identifies the problem and discusses the goals or purposes of the project?

An effective opening for an informal proposal might be We are pleased to submit this proposal describing how our ethics training program can help your employees make the best decisions when faced with ethical dilemmas on the job.

Which of the following statements about formal business reports is least accurate?

The title page of a formal proposal should include

Most proposals begin by briefly explaining the reasons for the proposal and by highlighting the writer's qualifications.

What is the purpose of a traditional report cover?

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

Which of the following is the most accurate statement about the executive summary?

In a business plan, highlight your ____________________ statement, which should describe your business and explain the reasons it will succeed.

A grant proposal includes

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

Sarah has decided to include a timetable in a proposal she is writing. Where will this timetable most likely be located?

The staffing section of an informal proposal may

A business plan is critical for securing financial support from banks, angel investors, venture capitalists.

A(n) ____________________ proposal is one written in response to a company's request for proposals (RFPs) to bid on projects.

In an introduction to a formal business report, the section that clarifies the boundaries of the report and defines what will be included or excluded is the

The ____________________ analysis section of a business plan should discuss market characteristics, trends, projected growth, customer behavior, complementary products and services, and barriers to entry.

An executive summary included with a formal proposal is typically

A central item in most proposals is the ____________________, a list of proposed project costs.

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

Include a realistic start-up budget and an operating budget in the ____________________ analysis section of a business plan.

Which section of a proposal typically identifies the problem and discusses the goals or purposes of the project?

An effective opening for an informal proposal might be We are pleased to submit this proposal describing how our ethics training program can help your employees make the best decisions when faced with ethical dilemmas on the job.

Which of the following statements about formal business reports is least accurate?

The title page of a formal proposal should include

Most proposals begin by briefly explaining the reasons for the proposal and by highlighting the writer's qualifications.

What is the purpose of a traditional report cover?

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

Which of the following is the most accurate statement about the executive summary?

In a business plan, highlight your ____________________ statement, which should describe your business and explain the reasons it will succeed.

A grant proposal includes

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

Sarah has decided to include a timetable in a proposal she is writing. Where will this timetable most likely be located?

The staffing section of an informal proposal may

A business plan is critical for securing financial support from banks, angel investors, venture capitalists.

A(n) ____________________ proposal is one written in response to a company's request for proposals (RFPs) to bid on projects.

In an introduction to a formal business report, the section that clarifies the boundaries of the report and defines what will be included or excluded is the

The ____________________ analysis section of a business plan should discuss market characteristics, trends, projected growth, customer behavior, complementary products and services, and barriers to entry.

An executive summary included with a formal proposal is typically

A central item in most proposals is the ____________________, a list of proposed project costs.

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