Chapter 09: Aplia Assignment

The heading "Progress Update" might be improved to read

"Progress Update: Phase 1 accomplishments"

Which of the following is the biggest advantage of using a yardstick report?

Alternatives are measured consistently using the same criteria

What should you include in the report? Check all that apply.

An exact date, name, and location A closing that expresses appreciation A summary of three to five main points that will benefit the reader

You are the manager of a marketing company. The company recently hired a new writer who suggested that the company order noise-reduction headphones to help writers block out distractions and focus on their work. You think this is a good idea, and you don't expect resistance to the request. However, you need to write a recommendation report to the president before ordering the headphones. What should you include in your report if you are using a direct approach?

An explanation of the pros, cons, and costs

Which of the following are elements you should include in meeting minutes? Check all that apply.

Approval of previous minutes Precise wording of motions, including the vote and action taken The name of the group as well as the date, time, and place of the meeting. Your name and signature. The names of attendees and absentees. Old business, new business, and reports. The name of the group as well as the date, time, and place of the meeting. Your name and signature. Approval of previous minutes.

To ensure formatting does not change, how should a report be sent?

As a PDF file

What types of electronic resources can be used to gather data for informal reports?

Blogs, discussion boards, and electronic databases

Your coworker is creating the headings for a report. What advice should you give her?

Capitalize and emphasize carefully and correctly.

When organizing your report, what should you remember? Check all that apply.

Close by summarizing the value of the trip. Focus on three to five topics that interest your reader. Organize the information topically.

How can company records be used to gather data for informal reports?

Company records can help you observe past performance and identify methods used to solve previous problems.

You have returned from a business trip to Tokyo and need to write a report detailing how your time was spent. What tips should you follow when writing the trip report? Check all that apply.

Cover facts that will interest and help your reader. Include a set of major topics with headings. identify the topic in the opening

What should you do before writing the report?

Determine the background and identify the problem necessitating the proposal.

If you were looking for data on a client, which research tool might be most effective?

Digital resources

Like other business messages, reports can range from informal to formal depending on their purpose, audience, and setting. Which of the following contributes to an informal writing style? Check all that apply.

First-person pronouns Shorter sentences Emphasis on active-voice verbs Conversational language

Which of the following can be used to convey compelling stories that help businesses attract and inform consumers?

Infographics

Which of the following can convey complex information and are easier to understand than written text?

Infographics

Which of the following are components of an effective report heading? Check all that apply.

It has a clear hierarchy of heading levels It has punctuation correctly applied It is capitalized and emphasized carefully It has punctuation correctly applied It is short and clear It is grammatically equal to other headings in its level

Which of the following is an advantage to saving and distributing a report as a PDF file?

Links to external websites can be added.

When writing a recommendation report using an indirect strategy, how should you write your subject line?

Make a general reference to the problem, not your recommendation.

What are the typical sources for gathering factual data for informal reports? Check all that apply.

Observation Interviews Company records Surveys and questionnaires Printed material Interviews

Your coworker is creating the headings for a report. What advice should you give her?

Strive for parallel construction within heading levels.

Which research tool would be most effective when gathering data on how employees feel about carpooling?

Surveys

Determine what punctuation rule is illustrated by the following sentence. I met with managers in the following cities: San Jose, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.

Use a colon after a complete statement that introduces a list of items.

Which type of report examines problems with multiple solutions?

Yardstick report

Summary reports condense the main points from---

a book, an article, website, meeting, or convention

Focused reports help managers---- before recommending solutions.

analyze the challenge

The first step in writing a report is--

determining the problem

In this selection, the heading "Progress Update" is an example of a--- heading.

functional

After writing a problem statement for your report, the next step is to--further define the purpose and scope with a statement of purpose

further define the purpose and scope with a statement of purpose

A company uses ---- to make decisions about products, markets, expenses, and other elements that affect the business.

information submitted in reports

Routine operations, compliance with regulations, and company policies and procedures are all types of --

informational reports

When writing a summary, you should---

organize for readability and include headings or enumerated lists

Summaries

present the goal or purpose of the text being summarized

Direct strategy reports---

present the purpose of the report close to the beginning

Progress reports usually--

provide background information to give readers a better perspective. describe the work completed. specify in the opening the purpose and nature of the project.