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

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

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Question 41

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

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Question 42

Lydia's report contains sensitive topics that may upset her readers.What type of heading should she use in her formal business report?

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Question 43

In the introduction section of a proposal, which of the following would be the best way to persuade the receiver to read the rest of the proposal?

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Question 44

Assume that a colleague has approached you for help as she prepares a formal business report.She 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.

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Question 45

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

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Question 46

The staffing section of an informal proposal may

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Question 47

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

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Question 48

Formal business reports are similar to formal proposals in that they both make offers.

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Question 49

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

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Question 50

Omit a mission statement from a business plan because investors won't expect you to have one until you actually start your business.

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Question 51

The company ____________________ section of a business plan should identify the form of your business and its business type.

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Question 52

What is the most accurate statement about the title page of a formal report?

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Question 53

The part of a formal report that highlights the important points for people who may not have time to read the entire report is the

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Question 54

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

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Question 55

When firms know exactly what they want, they prepare a(n)____________________ for proposal specifying their requirements.

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Question 56

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

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Question 57

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

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Question 58

Describe what a formal business report is and explain how it differs from a formal proposal.Then give an original example of when each would be written.

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Question 59

Tom is writing a solicited proposal in response to an RFP and is working on the background section.What is his goal in this section?

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

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

Lydia's report contains sensitive topics that may upset her readers.What type of heading should she use in her formal business report?

In the introduction section of a proposal, which of the following would be the best way to persuade the receiver to read the rest of the proposal?

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

The staffing section of an informal proposal may

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

Formal business reports are similar to formal proposals in that they both make offers.

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

Omit a mission statement from a business plan because investors won't expect you to have one until you actually start your business.

The company ____________________ section of a business plan should identify the form of your business and its business type.

What is the most accurate statement about the title page of a formal report?

The part of a formal report that highlights the important points for people who may not have time to read the entire report is the

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

When firms know exactly what they want, they prepare a(n)____________________ for proposal specifying their requirements.

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

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

Describe what a formal business report is and explain how it differs from a formal proposal.Then give an original example of when each would be written.

Tom is writing a solicited proposal in response to an RFP and is working on the background section.What is his goal in this section?

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