Memo

Memos are a much more formal means of communication than business letters.

• True

• False

What purpose does the first sentence of the body of a memo serve?

• Introduces the writer of the memo

• Serves as a formal greeting

• Tells the audience who to contact if they have questions

• States the purpose of the memo

Memos are usually _____ page(s) long.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Memos sometimes contain subheadings to signal a shift in topics.

• True

• False

Which two adjectives best describe a memo?

• Lengthy and in-depth

• Detailed and formal

• Short and concise

• Verbose and succinct

On the top of a memo, you need to have; To, From, Date, and Subject

• True

• False

One should sign off a memo.

• True

• False

The "from" column should include the following except:

• sender's name

• sender's position in a company

• sender's signature

• sender's address

One uses memo to communicate with people outside the company.

• True

• False

Below are the items that one includes in a memo except

• Problem(s) and the seriousness of the problem(s)

• Threats/ negative notes

• Details of an event

• Reasons/ benefits of implementing new policy/ a change in