Question 1

Why is a business report called an 'assignment'?

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Because someone in authority gives it to you.

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Because it is compulsory to do it.

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Because it is part of your coursework.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a report?

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To present factual information, analysis, and findings on a specific topic or issue.

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To persuade and convince the reader to engage in charitable action.

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To entertain and engage the reader with interesting anecdotes or stories.

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To provide personal opinions and subjective viewpoints on a topic.

Question 3

What is the structure of a typical report?

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Introduction, methodology, findings, analysis, conclusion, recommendations.

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Introduction, recommendations, methodology, analysis, conclusion, findings.

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Findings, analysis, introduction, recommendations, methodology, conclusion.

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Conclusion, findings, analysis, recommendations, introduction, methodology.

Question 4

What are the two main objectives of a report?

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Inform and persuade

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Evaluate & persuade

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persuade & entertain

Question 5

Which two components are considered the most important in the 'order of reading' of a report?

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Executive Summary & recommendations

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Introduction & Main Body

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Methodology & conclusions

Question 6

At which point in the 'process of writing' should you write the executive Summary?

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Last stage

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during the writing

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At the beginning

Question 7

Where should you include the executive summary according to the 'order of presentation'?

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After the cover page

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After the introduction

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After the recommendations

Question 8

Where should you include the 'conclusions' section in the finalised report?

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After the main body and before the recommendations

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After the executive summary and before the Main body

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After the recommendations and before the references

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