Exam 9: Writing Short Reports

Samuel works as a supervisor at a tire-manufacturing plant. Last week, one of Samuel's employees sustained severe injuries after handling a faulty machine. The accident slowed down production due to the workers' protests that ensued. The management at the tire company wants Samuel to submit a report regarding the incident. In this scenario, Samuel should create a(n) _____.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 21

Problem-solving reports are not considered to be true persuasive messages because _____.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 22

Which of the following is true about letter reports?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 23

Jason, a political science student at Tennessee Community College, conducts a survey of the political inclinations of the students on campus. He plans on presenting his findings to "Make It Count," an NGO that works to increase voter participation in elections. Which of the following titles should Jason use for his report?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 24

_____ provide a written record of a group's activities and decisions, a history that includes announcements, reports, significant discussions, and decisions.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 25

All short reports in business analyze information and make recommendations.

(True/False)

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Question 26

Because email and memos are primarily communication between people who do not know each other, they are usually formal.

(True/False)

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Question 27

_____ are used primarily to present information to persons outside the organization.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 28

What is the most common arrangement of the prefatory pages?

(Essay)

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Question 29

Since letters are written using the personal style of communication, they should use the direct order.

(True/False)

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Question 30

Which of the following statements is true of short reports?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 31

Which of the following is true about short reports?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 32

Which of the following is true of progress reports?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 33

A report's form and contents should be based on _____ to meet the reader's needs.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 34

The difference between a title fly and a title page is that a _____.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 35

A progress report is a _____.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 36

As the need for formality and extensive content decreases, the makeup of the report changes.

(True/False)

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Question 37

Which of the following reports is the best example of an unsolicited problem-solving report?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 38

If a separate table of contents would be too formal for a report, you should _____.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 39

Why don't short reports require a structured coherence plan?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 40

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Problem-solving reports are not considered to be true persuasive messages because _____.

Which of the following is true about letter reports?

_____ provide a written record of a group's activities and decisions, a history that includes announcements, reports, significant discussions, and decisions.

All short reports in business analyze information and make recommendations.

Because email and memos are primarily communication between people who do not know each other, they are usually formal.

_____ are used primarily to present information to persons outside the organization.

What is the most common arrangement of the prefatory pages?

Since letters are written using the personal style of communication, they should use the direct order.

Which of the following statements is true of short reports?

Which of the following is true about short reports?

Which of the following is true of progress reports?

A report's form and contents should be based on _____ to meet the reader's needs.

The difference between a title fly and a title page is that a _____.

A progress report is a _____.

As the need for formality and extensive content decreases, the makeup of the report changes.

Which of the following reports is the best example of an unsolicited problem-solving report?

If a separate table of contents would be too formal for a report, you should _____.

Why don't short reports require a structured coherence plan?

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