Ch. 20 Informal Reports
Feasibility reports provide the background of a problem but do not offer recommendations or possible solutions
F
In a recommendation report, do not summarize the problem or situation; instead, provide only the recommended actions
F
Peer review reports should avoid suggesting alternative courses of action when providing constructive criticism
F
Periodic activity reports and progress reports provide readers with identical information
F
Periodic activity reports summarize general activities during a specific time period, whereas progress reports summarize accomplishments on a specific project
F
Progress reports for external clients should be delivered via email
F
The two categories of informal report are informational and analytical
F
To give a colleague constructive criticism, write a peer review report
F
Minutes are often distributed via email
T
Minutes serve as official record of a meeting
T
Most informal reports are formatted as a memorandum
T
Trip reports help managers monitor employee activities
T
