Question 1

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 reasons...

Question 2

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 external 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 external 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 3

The body of a formal business report is where you show the evidence that justifies your conclusions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The introduction to a proposal typically

Accepted Answer

A)  lists the proposed project costs. 
B)  highlights the writer's qualifications. 
C)  asks for approval or authorization. 
D)  All of these choices. 
A)  lists the proposed project costs. 
B)  highlights the writer's qualifications. 
C)  asks for approval or authorization. 
D)  All of these choices.

Question 5

The transmittal letter or memo that accompanies a formal business report is usually directly organized and written less formally than the report itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Wait until you've completed the report to prepare the table of contents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is most likely to appear in the appendix section of a formal proposal?

Accepted Answer

A)  A copy of the RFP 
B)  A list of tables and figures that appear in the proposal 
C)  The résumés of principal investigators or testimonial letters 
D)  An executive summary of the proposal 
A)  A copy of the RFP 
B)  A list of tables and figures that appear in the proposal 
C)  The résumés of principal investigators or testimonial letters 
D)  An executive summary of the proposal

Question 8

A copy of the RFP should be included in the front matter of a formal proposal.

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

The company description in a business plan should

Accepted Answer

A)  identify the form of your business and its business type. 
B)  discuss market characteristics, trends, projected growth, and barriers to entry. 
C)  explain how the product or service you are providing will benefit customers. 
D)  All of these choices. 
A)  identify the form of your business and its business type. 
B)  discuss market characteristics, trends, projected growth, and barriers to entry. 
C)  explain how the product or service you are providing will benefit customers. 
D)  All of these choices.

Question 11

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 12

Explain what a business plan is and when one is necessary.Then list five components that should be included in a business plan, describing the type of information that would be included in each.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary but should inc

Question 13

Which of the following statements would not be appropriate for a transmittal letter or memo?

Accepted Answer

A)  I would be glad to do follow-up research if required. 
B)  I appreciate the opportunity to have completed this research project. 
C)  This report investigating the need to relocate the corporate offices was authorized by Doug Peters. 
D)  The questionnaire shown here was used to collect data for this report. 
A)  I would be glad to do follow-up research if required. 
B)  I appreciate the opportunity to have completed this research project. 
C)  This report investigating the need to relocate the corporate offices was authorized by Doug Peters. 
D)  The questionnaire shown here was used to collect data for this report.

Question 14

Explain what a proposal is.Then list the six parts of informal proposals, describing what type of information is included in each.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary.
Proposals are

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  recommendations. 
B)  introduction. 
C)  conclusion. 
D)  body. 
A)  recommendations. 
B)  introduction. 
C)  conclusion. 
D)  body.

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

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

The body of a formal business report is where you show the evidence that justifies your conclusions.

The introduction to a proposal typically

The transmittal letter or memo that accompanies a formal business report is usually directly organized and written less formally than the report itself.

Wait until you've completed the report to prepare the table of contents.

Which of the following is most likely to appear in the appendix section of a formal proposal?

A copy of the RFP should be included in the front matter of a formal proposal.

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

The company description in a business plan should

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

Explain what a business plan is and when one is necessary.Then list five components that should be included in a business plan, describing the type of information that would be included in each.

Which of the following statements would not be appropriate for a transmittal letter or memo?

Explain what a proposal is.Then list the six parts of informal proposals, describing what type of information is included in each.

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

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

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

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

The body of a formal business report is where you show the evidence that justifies your conclusions.

The introduction to a proposal typically

The transmittal letter or memo that accompanies a formal business report is usually directly organized and written less formally than the report itself.

Wait until you've completed the report to prepare the table of contents.

Which of the following is most likely to appear in the appendix section of a formal proposal?

A copy of the RFP should be included in the front matter of a formal proposal.

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

The company description in a business plan should

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

Explain what a business plan is and when one is necessary.Then list five components that should be included in a business plan, describing the type of information that would be included in each.

Which of the following statements would not be appropriate for a transmittal letter or memo?

Explain what a proposal is.Then list the six parts of informal proposals, describing what type of information is included in each.

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

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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