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Chapter 12 Preparing To Write Business Reports

Chapter 12 Preparing To Write Business Reports. David Gadish, Ph.D. What Are Business Reports?. Business reports are systematic attempts to answer questions and solve problems. They include the following activities. Planning. Planning. What Are Business Reports?.

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Chapter 12 Preparing To Write Business Reports

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  1. Chapter 12Preparing To Write Business Reports David Gadish, Ph.D.

  2. What Are Business Reports? • Business reports are systematic attempts to answer questions and solve problems. They include the following activities. Planning

  3. Planning What Are Business Reports? • Business reports are systematic attempts to answer questions and solve problems. They include the following activities.

  4. Research Planning What Are Business Reports? • Business reports are systematic attempts to answer questions and solve problems. They include the following activities.

  5. Research Planning What Are Business Reports? • Business reports are systematic attempts to answer questions and solve problems. They include the following activities.

  6. Research Organization Planning What Are Business Reports? • Business reports are systematic attempts to answer questions and solve problems. They include the following activities.

  7. Research Organization Planning What Are Business Reports? • Business reports are systematic attempts to answer questions and solve problems. They include the following activities.

  8. Research Organization Presentation Planning What Are Business Reports? • Business reports are systematic attempts to answer questions and solve problems. They include the following activities.

  9. Ten Truths About Business Reports • Everyone writes reports. • Most reports flow upward. • Most reports are informal. • Three report formats (memo, letter, and manuscript) are most common. • Reports differ from memos and letters.

  10. Ten Truths About Business Reports • Today’s reports are written on computers. • Some reports are collaborative efforts. • Ethical report writers interpret facts fairly. • Organization is imposed on data. • The writer is the reader’s servant.

  11. Report Functions • Informational reports • Analytical reports

  12. Report Formats • Letter format • Memo format • Manuscript format • Printed forms

  13. Writing Style • Formal • Informal

  14. Audience Analysis and Report Organization If readers are informed

  15. If readers are informed Audience Analysis and Report Organization

  16. If readers are informed Direct Pattern Audience Analysis and Report Organization

  17. If readers are informed Direct Pattern Audience Analysis and Report Organization

  18. If readers are informed Report -----Main Idea ---- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- Direct Pattern Audience Analysis and Report Organization

  19. Audience Analysis and Report Organization If readers are supportive

  20. If readers are supportive Audience Analysis and Report Organization

  21. If readers are supportive Direct Pattern Audience Analysis and Report Organization

  22. If readers are supportive Direct Pattern Audience Analysis and Report Organization

  23. Report -----Main Idea ---- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- If readers are supportive Direct Pattern Audience Analysis and Report Organization

  24. Audience Analysis and Report Organization If readers are eager to have results first

  25. If readers are eager to have results first Audience Analysis and Report Organization

  26. Direct Pattern If readers are eager to have results first Audience Analysis and Report Organization

  27. Direct Pattern If readers are eager to have results first Audience Analysis and Report Organization

  28. Report -----Main Idea ---- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- Direct Pattern If readers are eager to have results first Audience Analysis and Report Organization

  29. If readers are informed If readers are supportive If readers are eager to have results first Audience Analysis and Report Organization

  30. If readers are informed If readers are supportive If readers are eager to have results first Audience Analysis and Report Organization

  31. If readers are informed If readers are supportive Direct Pattern If readers are eager to have results first Audience Analysis and Report Organization

  32. If readers are informed If readers are supportive Direct Pattern If readers are eager to have results first Audience Analysis and Report Organization

  33. If readers are informed Report -----Main Idea ---- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- If readers are supportive Direct Pattern If readers are eager to have results first Audience Analysis and Report Organization

  34. Audience Analysis and Report Organization If readers need to be educated

  35. If readers need to be educated Audience Analysis and Report Organization

  36. If readers need to be educated Indirect Pattern Audience Analysis and Report Organization

  37. If readers need to be educated Indirect Pattern Audience Analysis and Report Organization

  38. If readers need to be educated Report ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- -----Main Idea ---- Indirect Pattern Audience Analysis and Report Organization

  39. Audience Analysis and Report Organization If readers need to be persuaded

  40. If readers need to be persuaded Audience Analysis and Report Organization

  41. If readers need to be persuaded Indirect Pattern Audience Analysis and Report Organization

  42. If readers need to be persuaded Indirect Pattern Audience Analysis and Report Organization

  43. Report ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- -----Main Idea ---- If readers need to be persuaded Indirect Pattern Audience Analysis and Report Organization

  44. Audience Analysis and Report Organization If readers may be hostile or disappointed

  45. If readers may be hostile or disappointed Audience Analysis and Report Organization

  46. Indirect Pattern If readers may be hostile or disappointed Audience Analysis and Report Organization

  47. Indirect Pattern If readers may be hostile or disappointed Audience Analysis and Report Organization

  48. Report ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- -----Main Idea ---- Indirect Pattern If readers may be hostile or disappointed Audience Analysis and Report Organization

  49. If readers need to be educated If readers need to be persuaded If readers may be hostile or disappointed Audience Analysis and Report Organization

  50. If readers need to be educated If readers need to be persuaded If readers may be hostile or disappointed Audience Analysis and Report Organization

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