Which of the following statements about business reports is most accurate?

Management decisions in many organizations are based on information submitted in the form of reports.

What is the common purpose of all business reports?

To answer questions and solve problems

Which of the following reports is an example of an informational report?

A report showing how a company has complied with IRS regulations

Which of the following reports is an example of an analytical report?

A report recommending one of three network security systems

In which of the following situations is the direct pattern of organization used for a business report?

When readers are familiar with the topic

In which of the following situations is the indirect pattern of organization used for a business report?

When readers must be educated about the topic.

An indirectly organized analytical report might follow which outline?

Introduction/Problem, Facts/Findings, Discussion/Analysis, Conclusions/Recommendations

A directly organized informational report might follow which outline?

Introduction/Background, Facts/Findings, Summary

Which of the following reports would most likely be written using an informal writing style?

A report written to your supervisor summarizing a conference you attended

You’ll be writing a business report for a client and want to use a formal writing style. Which of the following should you do?

Avoid including your own opinions and perceptions.