Business Report Writing

Question 1

What are the purposes of business reports?

Answer 1

•informing and communicating
•supporting decision making
•evaluating performance
•problem identification and resolution
•tracking progress and accountability
•compliance and documentation
•forecasting and strategic planning
•supporting collaboration and communication across departments

Question 2

List the types of business reports

Answer 2

•informational reports
•analytical reports
•research report
•marketing report
•periodic report
•explanatory report
•progress report

Question 3

List the components of a progress report

Answer 3

•Title
•executive summary (when writing longer reports)
•introduction
•terms of reference
•methodology
•findings
•Conclusion
•Recommendations
•References