GMGT 1000 Writing Skills for Business week 9

These flashcards cover key concepts from the GMGT 1000 course focusing on writing skills for business, including types of reports and essential writing principles.

Short Report

An organized presentation of relevant data on any topic.

Periodic Reports

Reports that may be daily, weekly, bimonthly, monthly, or quarterly to track quantity and quality of services.

Progress Reports

Intended for individuals not directly involved but need to coordinate activities.

Employee Performance Report

Provides details on specific tasks and projects of an employee.

Incident Report

Submitted after unexpected negative occurrences in the workplace, detailing the incident.

Test Report

Documents results or tests, including the reasons, methods, outcomes, and implications.

Objective Reporting

Ensuring the report is truthful, accurate, and complete without personal biases.

Reader-Centered Design

A design approach that helps readers locate and digest information quickly.

Purpose of a Report

To inform, analyze, and persuade, aiding in decision-making and communication within an organization.

Qualities of an Effective Report

Clear, concise, accurate, objective, relevant, and well-organized.

Informational Report

A report that presents facts and data without analysis or recommendations, typically used for monitoring or record-keeping.

Analytical Report

A report that interprets data, analyzes situations, and often provides conclusions and recommendations.

Executive Summary

A concise overview of the entire report, typically placed at the beginning, summarizing its main points, conclusions, and recommendations.

Report Structure

The typical organization of a formal report, often including a title page, executive summary, introduction, body, conclusion, and recommendations.