BADM 110_Week 4_Business Communication Quiz

Explain the difference between providing information and providing an analysis of information.

• Providing information involves presenting data or facts, while providing an analysis involves interpreting or explaining the data.

• Providing information and providing an analysis are the same.

• Providing analysis involves giving raw data, whereas providing information involves detailed explanations.

• None of the above.

List the main report formats and when each should be used.

• Textual, Graphical, Tabular, and Slide; used for narrative, visual data representation, structured data, and presentations respectively

• Textual for narrative reports, Graphical for visual data, Tabular for structured data, Slide for presentations

• Narrative, Visual, Structured, Presentation; corresponding to Textual, Graphical, Tabular, Slide formats

• Textual reports for detailed analysis, Graphical reports for visual impact, Tabular for data organization, Slide for summarizing information

Which of the following best describes functional and talking headings?

• Functional headings are straightforward, summarizing the content below them, while talking headings are more engaging and often posed as questions.

• Functional headings use decorative language, while talking headings are plain and simple.

• Functional headings are used in fiction, while talking headings are used in non-fiction.

• Both functional and talking headings are styles used primarily in advertising.

Which of the following correctly defines primary and secondary research and provides two examples of each?

• Primary research involves gathering new data that has not been collected before. Examples include surveys and experiments. Secondary research involves summarizing existing data. Examples include literature reviews and meta-analyses.

• Primary research is reviewing and summarizing existing data. Examples include literature reviews and meta-analyses. Secondary research involves gathering new data. Examples include surveys and experiments.

• Primary research involves collecting historical data. Examples include archival research and historical databases. Secondary research involves creating new theories. Examples include hypothesis generation and theoretical modeling.

• Primary research involves direct data analysis. Examples include statistical reports and annual financial reports. Secondary research involves indirect data collection. Examples include interviews and focus groups.

What three questions do progress reports typically address?

• What has been accomplished so far, what is currently being worked on, and what challenges are being faced?

• Who is in charge of the project, what is the budget, and what is the deadline?

• Where is the project located, why is it important, and how will it be delivered?

• When did the project start, how many people are involved, and what are the future steps?

What is the purpose of a meeting minutes report?

• To document the discussions and decisions of a meeting

• To schedule future meetings

• To introduce new employees

• To entertain meeting participants

What is the difference between a recommendation report and a feasibility report?

• A recommendation report provides suggestions based on analysis, while a feasibility report evaluates if a project is viable.

• A recommendation report and a feasibility report are the same.

• A feasibility report provides suggestions based on analysis, while a recommendation report evaluates if a project is viable.

• There is no difference; both are types of business reports.

How can a yardstick report be useful to an organization?

• By providing benchmarks for performance comparison

• By offering financial advice

• By decorating the office

• By organizing company data

Who uses requests for proposals (RFPs) and why?

• Businesses and governments to solicit proposals for services or products

• Students for academic projects

• Tourists for travel planning

• Chefs for recipe ideas

What are the principal parts and functions of an informal proposal?

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion, and their respective functions

• Title, Abstract, Methodology, and Results

• Budget, Schedule, and Scope

• Executive Summary, Problem Statement, and Recommendations