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88. The ________ section of a formal business report that makes precise suggestions for actions to solve the report
problem.
a. recommendations
b. introduction
c. conclusions
d. body
89. Which of the following components is typically included in a formal report but is optional in an informal report?
a. Body
b. Conclusion
c. Introduction
d. Table of contents
90. Which of the following components is typically included in a formal proposal but is optional in an informal proposal?
a. Budget
b. Staffing
c. Authorization Request
d. Abstract or summary
Enter the appropriate word(s) to complete the statement.
91. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
Another form of proposal is a(n) ________ plan, which is critical for securing financial support when starting your own
company.
92. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
A central item in most proposals is the ________, a list of proposed project costs.
93. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
A ________ proposal is a formal proposal submitted to a government or civilian organization that explains a project,
outlines its budget, and requests money that will not have to be repaid.
94. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
The ________ statement of a business plan describes your business idea and explains the reasons it will succeed.
95. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
Ancillary materials of interest to only some readers, such as résumés of principal investigators, testimonial letters, and
audit procedures, would be included in the ________ of a formal proposal.
96. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
A(n) ________ proposal is one written in response to a company’s request for proposals (RFPs) to bid on projects.
97. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
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Trends, projected growth, and customer behavior are discussed in the ________ analysis section of a business plan.
98. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
The ________ page of a formal proposal contains the name of the client organization, name of the author, and the date of
submission.
99. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
A letter of ________ addresses the person designated to receive a formal proposal and briefly presents the major features
and benefits of the proposal.
100. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
The _______ phase of writing a formal business report should involve checking for formatting and consistency of
headings, spacing, and page numbering.
101. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
When government organizations or businesses know exactly what they want, they prepare a ________ for Proposal
(RFP), specifying their requirements.
102. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
The ________ section of a proposal describes the credentials and expertise of the project leaders.
103. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
In the operations and ________ section of a business plan, explain specifically how you will run your business, including
location, equipment, and personnel.
104. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
The company description section of a business plan should identify the form of your business as a proprietorship,
partnership, or ________.
105. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
Because they are written for managers and decision-makers, ________ summaries are less technically oriented than
abstracts.
106. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
The _______ of a proposal explains the reasons for the proposal and highlights the writer’s qualifications.
107. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
The financial analysis section of a business plan should outline two types of budgets – a realistic start-up budget and a(n)
________ budget that projects cost for personnel, insurance, rent, salaries, and so on.
108. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
________ tell what the report findings mean; they usually appear before the recommendations.
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109. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
A formal report includes findings, conclusions, and ________ with the goal of solving a problem.
110. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
________ are written offers to solve problems, provide services, or sell equipment.
111. Explain the differences between formal business reports and formal proposals. Then give an original workplace
example of when each would be written.
112. Explain what a business plan is and when one is necessary. Then list five components that should be included in a
business plan, describing the type of information included in each.
113. Explain the difference between solicited and unsolicited proposals. Then list the six parts of informal proposals,
describing what type of information is included in each.
114. In addition to the six parts of informal proposals, formal proposals often contain a number of special components.
List five of these special components, and describe the information contained in each.
115. As a department manager, you see a need to improve the formal business reports generated by your team. You
decide to hold a training session to provide important drafting and proofreading tips that can build credibility and save
time. Identify five writing tips that you will cover, and explain each.
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