BUS-X204 Ch13

Select all that apply What should you do when designing a business report for a busy executive?

-Assume that the executive will not read all of the text. -Make it easy for the executive to navigate quickly through the document.

Select all that apply In a report on the real estate market in Florida, which two of the following charts would be most useful?

-Average Incomes in Florida Metropolitan Areas -Home Ownership Rates in Florida

Select all that apply What are the last steps in preparing a report?

-Check for fairness. -Proofread the document. -Seek final feedback from colleagues.

Select all that apply Which of the following sentences should be rewritten to be more appropriately fact-based and precise?

-Hardly anyone has a negative opinion of the company's products. -If the company invests in this venture, profits are sure to increase.

Select all that apply Which of the following sentences should be rewritten to be more appropriately fact-based and precise?

-If the company invests in this venture, profits are sure to increase. -Hardly anyone has a negative opinion of the company's products.

Select all that apply Although positivity is important in a business report, what are some common drawbacks of too much positivity?

-It can impair the writer's judgment. -It can make the report seem too enthusiastic. -It can make the report seem unprofessional.

Select all that apply In which of the following cases could a sentence that a writer takes directly from someone else's writing be considered plagiarism?

-Only half of the sentence is placed within quotation marks, and no words are altered. -None of the words are placed within quotation marks, and no words are altered. -None of the words are placed within quotation marks, and a few of the words are altered.

Select all that apply When you design a business report, you should bear in mind which of the following?

-The document should be easy to navigate. -Some readers will not have enough time to ponder everything in the document. -People will read the document in various ways.

Select all that apply Which of the following are conditions for choosing to use a direct quotation?

-The text highlights the credibility of the person being quoted. -The text flows well with the document you are writing. -The text is worded in an especially compelling way.

Select all that apply Which of the following statements about business proposals are true?

-They address the allocation of resources for business activities. -They may vary in length and format.

Select all that apply Which of the following are items in a business report that tend to increase the effectiveness of the author's recommendations?

-a rationale -clear steps that would help achieve an objective -the cost and other implications

Select all that apply Which of the following are typically used to document sources for a business report?

-a reference list -citations

Select all that apply Documenting sources for a business report helps decision makers

-assess the quality of the data. -trust the researcher's findings. -have confidence that the data was collected in a methodical way.

Select all that apply Which of the following actions tend to increase the credibility of a business report?

-being precise when citing facts -citing research sources -including details that support the report's conclusions

Select all that apply Which of the following elements are part of the basic documentation of a book used as a source according to APA style and MLA style?

-book title -year of publication -author name

Select all that apply Which of the following requires a source citation?

-deas borrowed from a secondary source -paraphrase -direct quotation

Select all that apply Excellence in thinking leads to reports that

-document all facts. -are accurate.

Select all that apply All business trend reports should have which of the following characteristics or features?

-documentation -easy navigation -objectivity

Select all that apply To improve headings in a business report, the writer should make them more

-efficient. -descriptive.

Select all that apply Which two of the following does a writer need to do to paraphrase material in a business report?

-give credit to the original author or speaker -substantially alter the wording of the original text but leave the meaning intact

Select all that apply A preview statement should

-give the reader a general idea of what the report covers. -summarize the report's key messages.

Select all that apply Which two of the following people might be enlisted to design the cover page of a formal report?

-graphic designer -public relations professional

Select all that apply Headings are used in reports to

-help readers navigate rapidly through the document. -reveal the basic logic of the document. -indicate the contents of each section.

Select all that apply To support the story line of a report, you should

-include charts only for statistics that are directly related to the central theme. -use charts to simplify complicated numerical information.

Select all that apply To support the story line of a report, you should

-include charts only for statistics that are directly related to the central theme. -use charts to simplify complicated numerical information.

Select all that apply A two-page report needs to include a cover page if it is to be submitted to

-loan officers. -venture capitalists. -stockholders.

Select all that apply Which of the following are often included in the appendixes of a business report?

-marketing materials -financial statements -biographies

Select all that apply Which of the following are essential features of a thorough, detailed approach to research?

-methodical analysis -documentation of sources

Select all that apply A cover page should include which of the following?

-names of people who wrote the report -title -date

Select all that apply After compiling data for a report, you should

-recommend actions based on the facts and conclusions in the report. -draw conclusions based on the facts in the report.

Select all that apply "Objectivity" in business means providing information, analysis, and recommendations that are which of the following?

-reliable -unbiased -sound

Select all that apply Which of the following might a business report's table of contents include?

-second-level headings -first-level headings

Select all that apply Which of the following actions are plagiarism?

-stealing and passing off the ideas of someone else as -your own -copying a text word-for-word and passing it off as your own -any literary theft

Select all that apply Which two of the following does a writer need to do to paraphrase material in a business report?

-substantially alter the wording of the original text but leave the meaning intact -give credit to the original author or speaker

Select all that apply Which two of the following would likely benefit from being presented as a list with bulleting or numbering in a business report?

-summaries of five surveys, with statistical information and source citations -the top 10 innovations that made our company the industry leader this year and how much profit each generated

Select all that apply Which two of the following have reliable guidelines for documenting sources in a business report?

-the APA style website -the Purdue Online Writing Lab

Select all that apply Which of the following are examples of what needs to be documented to avoid plagiarism?

-the exact wording of text that you quote -text that you paraphrase -other people's ideas that you borrow or reference

A business report problem statement should establish

-the purpose of the report. -the value of the report.

Select all that apply A business report problem statement should establish

-the purpose of the report. -the value of the report.

Select all that apply When your report is almost finished, you should review it to make sure that

-the report is as effective as possible. -you have been fair to yourself and your readers.

Select all that apply In a business report, bulleting is used for which of the following?

-to group information visually for easier comprehension -to break up dense blocks of text

Select all that apply Complex numerical information is most effectively presented in which two of the following formats?

-to help readers follow the direction of a lengthy text -to accentuate the takeaway messages -to frame the message

Select all that apply Which of the following describe the purpose of a preview statement?

-to help readers follow the direction of a lengthy text -to accentuate the takeaway messages -to frame the message

Select all that apply Documenting sources for a business report helps decision makers

-trust the researcher's findings. -assess the quality of the data. -have confidence that the data was collected in a methodical way.

Select all that apply What are several of the key features that should be included in all business reports?

-value to decision makers -precision -documentation

Select all that apply A report without a problem statement is likely to

-wander aimlessly. -be considered unimportant.

Select all that apply In which of the following situations are cover pages typically used?

-when the report is more than 10 pages long -when the report is formal -when the report will be submitted to decision makers outside the organization

True or false: In business reports, positivity is more important than objectivity.

False

Which of the following recommendations is the most specific and actionable?

Our company should expand delivery capability by purchasing a new tanker truck and hiring three additional drivers.

Which of the following preview statements is most effective?

Our research shows that the restaurant is gradually losing customers, primarily because the menu items are overpriced.

True or false: Citations should be used throughout your business report.

True

The conclusions and recommendations in a business report should be focused on

a clear business problem.

Where does an executive summary appear in most reports?

at the beginning of the document

If the structure of a report is familiar to decision makers, then it will

be easier to navigate.

Which of the following should be provided throughout your business report to indicate any information taken from other sources?

citations

A well-written heading should be which of the following?

descriptive and engaging

Text taken word-for-word from a source is called a(n)

direct quotation.

In the world of business, "positivity" means

having a can-do attitude or tone.

A table of contents is usually included in a business report if the document

is more than 10 pages long.

The purpose of an executive summary is to highlight

key findings and recommendations.

Documenting sources and including data to support your conclusions will tend to make a business report which of the following?

more credible

In general, how long should an executive summary be?

one page for every 10 to 20 pages in the report

When you weave together information gathered from a variety of sources and think up your own ideas, reach your own conclusions, and make your own recommendations, you are demonstrating

originality of thought.

While compiling a business report, Mary finds the discussion of a survey in a scholarly journal. She does not copy the text exactly but conveys the meaning of the material in her own words in her report. She also cites the source of the information. This is called

paraphrasing

While compiling a business report, Mary finds the discussion of a survey in a scholarly journal. She does not copy the text exactly but conveys the meaning of the material in her own words in her report. She also cites the source of the information. This is called

paraphrasing.

Which component of a business report frames the overall message in order to help decision makers follow the text?

preview statement

A document that explains why a business goal is beneficial and details how resources and funds will be allocated to meet the goal is known as a business _________

proposal

Select all that apply Which of the following are often included in the appendixes of a business report?

reference materials.

The appendixes of business reports commonly include

reference materials.

As a general guideline, a report that is fewer than 5 pages

requires at least first-level headings.

What is included in the reference list of a business report?

sources for all of the facts that were cited

What is the primary purpose of charts and tables in a business report?

to fit into the story line of the report

True or false: Researchers should clearly show how their recommendations are connected to the facts in their report.

true

If a report is based on secondary research, it is appropriate to

use information from numerous sources to reach new and perhaps unique conclusions.