Question 1

The ________ will define the purpose of your research.

Accepted Answer

A) primary sources 
B) receiver expectation 
C) problem statement 
D) knowledge management system 
E) organization of information 
A) primary sources 
B) receiver expectation 
C) problem statement 
D) knowledge management system 
E) organization of information

Question 2

Analytical reports for skeptical audiences should generally follow the ________ approach.

Accepted Answer

A) direct 
B) indirect 
C) hypothetical 
D) aggressive 
E) persuasive 
A) direct 
B) indirect 
C) hypothetical 
D) aggressive 
E) persuasive

Question 3

When analyzing data,looking at ________ will indicate patterns taking place over time.

Accepted Answer

A) mean 
B) causation 
C) median 
D) correlation 
E) trends 
A) mean 
B) causation 
C) median 
D) correlation 
E) trends

Question 4

When evaluating material you've gathered for a report,you should

Accepted Answer

A) assume that any information taken from a webpage will be credible and reliable. 
B) throw out any information published by an organization that might be biased. 
C) check the material for currency. 
D) ignore government documents. 
E) assume blogs are objective sources. 
A) assume that any information taken from a webpage will be credible and reliable. 
B) throw out any information published by an organization that might be biased. 
C) check the material for currency. 
D) ignore government documents. 
E) assume blogs are objective sources.

Question 5

As a monitor-and-control mechanism,a business plan

Accepted Answer

A) is useful only before a company is launched. 
B) always contains the same elements. 
C) should not identify risks and problems,since these might discourage potential investors. 
D) is sometimes prepared after a company is up and running. 
E) is useful only when seeking additional funding. 
A) is useful only before a company is launched. 
B) always contains the same elements. 
C) should not identify risks and problems,since these might discourage potential investors. 
D) is sometimes prepared after a company is up and running. 
E) is useful only when seeking additional funding.

Question 6

At the beginning of a research project,you need to

Accepted Answer

A) develop a formal outline that you plan to stick to throughout your researching and writing. 
B) familiarize yourself with the subject. 
C) just jump in by finding resources on the Internet and taking notes. 
D) develop the conclusion you want to reach and start looking for evidence that supports that conclusion. 
E) try Google to see if it provides enough information,and if not proceed to databases and other sources. 
A) develop a formal outline that you plan to stick to throughout your researching and writing. 
B) familiarize yourself with the subject. 
C) just jump in by finding resources on the Internet and taking notes. 
D) develop the conclusion you want to reach and start looking for evidence that supports that conclusion. 
E) try Google to see if it provides enough information,and if not proceed to databases and other sources.

Question 7

Whereas ________ reports focus on facts,________ reports offer interpretation and can also include recommendations.

Accepted Answer

A) internal; external 
B) assessment; documentation 
C) solicited; unsolicited 
D) informational; analytical 
E) direct; analytical 
A) internal; external 
B) assessment; documentation 
C) solicited; unsolicited 
D) informational; analytical 
E) direct; analytical

Question 8

The structure and navigational flow of all parts of a website is the

Accepted Answer

A) vertical hierarchy. 
B) horizontal division. 
C) information architecture. 
D) mobile-first strategy. 
E) multidimension division. 
A) vertical hierarchy. 
B) horizontal division. 
C) information architecture. 
D) mobile-first strategy. 
E) multidimension division.

Question 9

Describe several benefits and one potential drawback of organizing business reports using the direct approach.

Accepted Answer

The direct approach is used often for re

Question 10

Unlike proposals,justification reports

Accepted Answer

A) are designed to affirm decisions after they have been made. 
B) are internal as opposed to external reports. 
C) are always in memo format. 
D) do not require a great deal of supporting data. 
E) solve problems. 
A) are designed to affirm decisions after they have been made. 
B) are internal as opposed to external reports. 
C) are always in memo format. 
D) do not require a great deal of supporting data. 
E) solve problems.

Question 11

When evaluating sources for quality,consider

Accepted Answer

A) sources that are new or obscure. 
B) using only those sources that support your goal. 
C) the use of strong and specific word choices. 
D) the potential bias of the source. 
E) primary sources. 
A) sources that are new or obscure. 
B) using only those sources that support your goal. 
C) the use of strong and specific word choices. 
D) the potential bias of the source. 
E) primary sources.

Question 12

How does the term topical organization pertain to informational reports?

Accepted Answer

Most informational reports use

Question 13

The primary purpose of an internal proposal is either to request funds and management support for new projects or to obtain permission to take action on specific projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When a business plan is written after a company is up and running,it tends to

Accepted Answer

A) summarize the company's business model. 
B) convince outsiders to invest in the company. 
C) present a vision of what the company will be. 
D) function as a monitor-and-control mechanism. 
E) concisely describe products and services. 
A) summarize the company's business model. 
B) convince outsiders to invest in the company. 
C) present a vision of what the company will be. 
D) function as a monitor-and-control mechanism. 
E) concisely describe products and services.

Question 15

Whereas ________ proposals are used to request decisions from managers within an organization,________ proposals are directed to parties outside the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) formal; informal 
B) internal; external 
C) solicited; unsolicited 
D) external; internal 
E) direct; indirect 
A) formal; informal 
B) internal; external 
C) solicited; unsolicited 
D) external; internal 
E) direct; indirect

Question 16

The problem-factoring process involves

Accepted Answer

A) looking at a problem from multiple perspectives. 
B) considering how to allocate blame for a problem. 
C) creating problems instead of solving them. 
D) dividing a complex problem into a series of logical,connected questions. 
E) developing a strong hypothesis. 
A) looking at a problem from multiple perspectives. 
B) considering how to allocate blame for a problem. 
C) creating problems instead of solving them. 
D) dividing a complex problem into a series of logical,connected questions. 
E) developing a strong hypothesis.

Question 17

The direct approach and the indirect approach ________; therefore,businesspeople ________.

Accepted Answer

A) are unrelated; use them randomly 
B) are both inadequate; never use them 
C) both have merit; often combine them 
D) both have merit; never combine them 
E) are both unique; never combine them 
A) are unrelated; use them randomly 
B) are both inadequate; never use them 
C) both have merit; often combine them 
D) both have merit; never combine them 
E) are both unique; never combine them

Question 18

The two most common primary research methods are

Accepted Answer

A) websites and books. 
B) experiments and observations. 
C) surveys and interviews. 
D) test panels and experiments. 
E) reports and memos. 
A) websites and books. 
B) experiments and observations. 
C) surveys and interviews. 
D) test panels and experiments. 
E) reports and memos.

Question 19

Briefly explain problem factoring.

Accepted Answer

Problem factoring helps report

Question 20

What are the four general categories of informational reports?

Accepted Answer

Informational reports can be grouped int

The ________ will define the purpose of your research.

Analytical reports for skeptical audiences should generally follow the ________ approach.

When analyzing data,looking at ________ will indicate patterns taking place over time.

When evaluating material you've gathered for a report,you should

As a monitor-and-control mechanism,a business plan

At the beginning of a research project,you need to

Whereas reports focus on facts, reports offer interpretation and can also include recommendations.

The structure and navigational flow of all parts of a website is the

Describe several benefits and one potential drawback of organizing business reports using the direct approach.

Unlike proposals,justification reports

When evaluating sources for quality,consider

How does the term topical organization pertain to informational reports?

The primary purpose of an internal proposal is either to request funds and management support for new projects or to obtain permission to take action on specific projects.

When a business plan is written after a company is up and running,it tends to

Whereas proposals are used to request decisions from managers within an organization, proposals are directed to parties outside the organization.

The problem-factoring process involves

The direct approach and the indirect approach ; therefore,businesspeople .

The two most common primary research methods are

Briefly explain problem factoring.

What are the four general categories of informational reports?

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Writing Routine and Positive Messages

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Writing Persuasive Messages

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Exam 11: Planning Reports and Proposals

The ________ will define the purpose of your research.

Analytical reports for skeptical audiences should generally follow the ________ approach.

When analyzing data,looking at ________ will indicate patterns taking place over time.

When evaluating material you've gathered for a report,you should

As a monitor-and-control mechanism,a business plan

At the beginning of a research project,you need to

Whereas ________ reports focus on facts,________ reports offer interpretation and can also include recommendations.

The structure and navigational flow of all parts of a website is the

Describe several benefits and one potential drawback of organizing business reports using the direct approach.

Unlike proposals,justification reports

When evaluating sources for quality,consider

How does the term topical organization pertain to informational reports?

The primary purpose of an internal proposal is either to request funds and management support for new projects or to obtain permission to take action on specific projects.

When a business plan is written after a company is up and running,it tends to

Whereas ________ proposals are used to request decisions from managers within an organization,________ proposals are directed to parties outside the organization.

The problem-factoring process involves

The direct approach and the indirect approach ________; therefore,businesspeople ________.

The two most common primary research methods are

Briefly explain problem factoring.

What are the four general categories of informational reports?

Professional Communication in a Digital, social, mobile World

Collaboration, interpersonal Communication, and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse, global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Digital Channels

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Writing Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing and Delivering Business Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Handbook of Grammar, mechanics, and Usage

Filters

Whereas reports focus on facts, reports offer interpretation and can also include recommendations.

Whereas proposals are used to request decisions from managers within an organization, proposals are directed to parties outside the organization.

The direct approach and the indirect approach ; therefore,businesspeople .