Chapter 14 Quiz - Business Communications

Kaylee needs to translate a report titled "Tigers: On the Verge of Extinction in Indonesia." For the task, she tried to hire a skilled translator who initially quoted a price of $20 per page. However, Kaylee feels she may be able to negotiate further and get the job done for $15. On the other hand, a volunteer with partial experience in translating has agreed to do the work for $10. Which of the following rates should Kaylee quote in the budget section of her proposal?

$20 because even if the grant is cut, she'll still be able to do the task well

Which of the following statements about writing proposals for funding is true?

Always use the type size mentioned in the format criteria when drafting your proposal.

Which of the following statements gives the best advice about the proposal writing process?

Anticipate and answer questions your readers may have.

Which of the following guidelines should you follow while responding to requests for proposals?

Ensure you stick to the RFP's specified format; do not introduce variation.

Which of the following is true of preparing the budget and cost sections of a business proposal?

Include costs that will be paid from other sources.

Which of the following is true of proposals?

Proposals are created when you or your organization want to consider new opportunities.

Which of the following is the most appropriate way to begin a sentence in your proposal?

We expect to obtain...

Which of the following is true of writing a sales proposal?

You should make sure your sales proposal presents your goods or services as solving the problem your audience perceives.

The Director of Operations of Alco Inc. is aware that the company's employees are being overworked but is unsure how to solve the situation. He seeks a proposal from a consultancy firm. Which of the following is the proposal most likely to provide?

a plan for achieving the desired change

When is the reviewer of a business plan likely to make initial decisions about you, your writing, your idea, and your logic?

after reading the "Executive Summary"

In writing proposals for funding, you should

align your idea to fit the needs of your audience in obvious ways.

When writing proposals, you should begin a brainstorming process by

considering your audience, context, and purposes.

David, an employee of Whiz Co., is writing a business proposal for a new project. In a certain section of his proposal, David summarizes the subject of his proposal and its purpose. He also provides some background information on the project and emphasizes its significance. Which of the following sections of David's business proposal has been highlighted in this scenario?

introduction

Which of the following sections of a proposal for a student report will contain bibliographic references?

methods/procedure

The Instamatic Printing Company is happy with its relationship with a paper supplier, and it asks for a proposal to renew the contract between the two companies after it expires. In this scenario, Instamatic Printing is likely to seek a(n) __________ proposal.

noncompetitive

Abdul, an employee of Better Snacks, is preparing a business proposal for producing low-carb food items. In a certain section of his proposal, Abdul outlines the steps he will follow to explore this new opportunity and also indicates the final deliverables of his project. Which of the following sections of Abdul's business proposal has been highlighted in this scenario?

project plan

Mei is going to prepare a proposal on "Limiting Plastic Waste at Fast Food Restaurants." While writing her proposal, Mei should

support the inferences in her proposal with data and other information.

One common reason that grant proposals are rejected is that

the authors fail to explain how the proposal addresses a specific need.

Which of the following types of expenses require extra attention to make sure they are fully justified in a budget proposal?

travel and lodging

If you are not following an RFP, you should begin your proposal

with a clear statement of what you propose doing.