Homework: Business Communications
Chapter 13 Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports
Chapter Review Questions.
o Why are formal and informal proposals written?
o Why do government agencies make requests for proposals (RFPs)?
o Why might you use a "hook" in a proposal, and what is an example?
o What should be highlighted in the staffing section of a proposal?
o In what two ways do formal and informal proposals differ?
o Name eight components of typical business plans.
o What should a business plan mission statement include and how long should it be?
o Why are formal reports written in business? Give an original example of a business related formal report.
o What is a letter or memorandum of transmittal, and what should it include?
o How long should a typical executive summary be?
o Describe how to write an executive summary for a formal business report.
o What should be included in the introduction to a formal report?
o What should the writer strive to do in the body of a formal report?
o Why must writers list their sources and identify them in the text?
o In your view, what are six of the most important tips for the writer of a formal report? Explain each of your choices.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.