Question 1

Formal proposals differ from informal proposals in size and format only.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Solicited proposals are written when an individual or company sees a problem that needs to be solved and offers to solve it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which statement does not describe the body of a formal business report?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clear headings are used to explain each major section. 
B)  Evidence that justifies the conclusions is presented. 
C)  Research findings are discussed, analyzed, interpreted, and evaluated. 
D)  Incidental and supporting materials are placed strategically throughout the body of the report. 
A)  Clear headings are used to explain each major section. 
B)  Evidence that justifies the conclusions is presented. 
C)  Research findings are discussed, analyzed, interpreted, and evaluated. 
D)  Incidental and supporting materials are placed strategically throughout the body of the report.

Question 4

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...

Question 5

Formal business reports are usually enclosed in a(n)____________________ to protect the pages and to give a professional, finished appearance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Formal business reports are usually enclosed in...

Question 6

The ____________________ section of a proposal describes the credentials and expertise of the project leaders.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ section of a proposal describes...

Question 7

The ____________________ page of a formal proposal contains the name of the client organization, name of the author, and the date of submission.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ page of a formal proposal...

Question 8

Proposals are

Accepted Answer

A)  written offers to solve problems, provide services, or sell equipment. 
B)  a critical means of selling equipment and services for many companies. 
C)  solicited by both government agencies and private businesses. 
D)  all of these choices. 
A)  written offers to solve problems, provide services, or sell equipment. 
B)  a critical means of selling equipment and services for many companies. 
C)  solicited by both government agencies and private businesses. 
D)  all of these choices.

Question 9

All formal proposals are written for external audiences, and all formal business reports are written for internal audiences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Formal proposals must always be in submitted as printed documents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A business plan is a form of proposal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Another form of proposal is a(n)____________________ plan, which is critical for securing financial support when starting your own company.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Another form of proposal is a(n)____________________ plan,...

Question 14

What do many investors consider to be the most important factor in assessing 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 has a Web site 
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 has a Web site

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ tell what the report findings mean;...

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Budget 
B)  Staffing 
C)  Authorization Request 
D)  Table of Contents 
A)  Budget 
B)  Staffing 
C)  Authorization Request 
D)  Table of Contents

Question 17

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 18

In the financial analysis section of a business plan, include only a start-up budget since you're not expected to already know how much you'll need for your operating budget.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

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.

Formal proposals differ from informal proposals in size and format only.

Solicited proposals are written when an individual or company sees a problem that needs to be solved and offers to solve it.

Which statement does not describe the body of a formal business report?

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

Formal business reports are usually enclosed in a(n)____________________ to protect the pages and to give a professional, finished appearance.

The ____________________ section of a proposal describes the credentials and expertise of the project leaders.

The ____________________ page of a formal proposal contains the name of the client organization, name of the author, and the date of submission.

Proposals are

All formal proposals are written for external audiences, and all formal business reports are written for internal audiences.

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

Formal proposals must always be in submitted as printed documents.

A business plan is a form of proposal.

Another form of proposal is a(n)____________________ plan, which is critical for securing financial support when starting your own company.

What do many investors consider to be the most important factor in assessing business potential?

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

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

Unsolicited proposals should

In the financial analysis section of a business plan, include only a start-up budget since you're not expected to already know how much you'll need for your operating budget.

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

A letter of transmittal submitted with a formal proposal should

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

Formal proposals differ from informal proposals in size and format only.

Solicited proposals are written when an individual or company sees a problem that needs to be solved and offers to solve it.

Which statement does not describe the body of a formal business report?

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

Formal business reports are usually enclosed in a(n)____________________ to protect the pages and to give a professional, finished appearance.

The ____________________ section of a proposal describes the credentials and expertise of the project leaders.

The ____________________ page of a formal proposal contains the name of the client organization, name of the author, and the date of submission.

Proposals are

All formal proposals are written for external audiences, and all formal business reports are written for internal audiences.

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

Formal proposals must always be in submitted as printed documents.

A business plan is a form of proposal.

Another form of proposal is a(n)____________________ plan, which is critical for securing financial support when starting your own company.

What do many investors consider to be the most important factor in assessing business potential?

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

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

Unsolicited proposals should

In the financial analysis section of a business plan, include only a start-up budget since you're not expected to already know how much you'll need for your operating budget.

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

A letter of transmittal submitted with a formal proposal should

Effective and Ethical Communication at Work

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, Resumes, and Cover Letters

Interviewing and Following Up

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