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Which of the following statements about formal business reports is NOT accurate?


A) Formal reports are similar to formal proposals in length, organization, and serious tone.
B) Formal reports are written for internal 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.

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Because they are written for managers and decision makers, ____________________ summaries are less technically oriented than abstracts.

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Executive summaries of formal reports should always be limited to one page.

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Which of the following statements about proposals is the most accurate?


A) Most proposals are internal.
B) Requests for Proposal (RFPs) result in unsolicited proposals.
C) Proposals are legal contracts.
D) Proposals are not binding and are not considered legal documents.

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C

Which of the following is the best advice for preparing a formal business report?


A) Collect data and write the report at the same time.
B) Proofread the final copy three times.
C) Complete the hardest sections first to gain a sense of accomplishment.
D) Use the same verb tense throughout the report for consistency.

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

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Ancillary materials of interest to only some readers, such as résumés of principal investigators, testimonial letters, and audit procedures, would be included in the ____________________ section of a formal proposal.

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


A) body
B) conclusion
C) introduction
D) table of contents

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D

Which of the following sections of a formal business report tells what the findings mean?


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

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Formal business reports are read by only the highest levels of management.

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False

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

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Proposals are...

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

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A potential angel investor is reading your business plan for a new start-up company. What will this investor most likely consider to be the most important factor in assessing your business potential?


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 will use social media for marketing and communication

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What does the authorization section of an informal proposal include?


A) a request for approval
B) a thank you to the person who authorized the proposal
C) a copy of the RFP
D) ancillary (supplemental) material of interest to the reader

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Which of the following would NOT appear in the operations and management section of a business plan?


A) how you will run your business
B) who your competitors will be
C) the personnel and management of your business
D) the location of your business and the equipment you will use

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Proposals are written offers to solve problems, provide services, or sell equipment.

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Which of the following is the longest and most substantive section of a formal business report?


A) executive summary
B) introduction
C) conclusion
D) body

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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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Which of the following sections in the introduction to a formal business report tells why the report topic is important?


A) scope
B) significance
C) authorization
D) background

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Be sure that your business plan describes a unique product or service because that is all investors will be interested in.

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