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Business Written Report

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What is a Business Written Report?

Business Written Report is a type of assignment in which you

analyze a situation (either a real situation or a case study)and apply business theories to produce a range of

suggestions for improvement.

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Business reports are typically

assigned to enable you to:

Examine available and potential solutions to a problem,

situation, or issue.

Apply business and management theory to a practicalsituation.

Demonstrate your analytical, reasoning, and evaluation skills

in identifying and weighing-up possible solutions and

outcomes.

Reach conclusions about a problem or issue. Provide recommendations for future action.

Show concise and clear communication skills.

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Here are some samples of

Business Written Report

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Minutes of Meeting

Meeting minutes are the written or recorded documentation

that is used to inform attendees and non-attendees of the

happenings during the meeting. The meeting minutes are

generally taken or recorded during a meeting so that

participants have a record of what happened during the

meeting.

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Minutes of Meeting usually include:

The names of the participants.

The agenda items covered.

Decisions made by the participants.

The follow-up actions committed to by participants.

True dates for the completion of commitments.

Any other events or discussions worth documenting for futurereview or history.

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Why is the Minutes of Meeting

important in a company or

organization?

Aiding with Plans

Sharing Evidence

Tracking Progress Resolving Problems

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Memorandum

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What is a Memorandum?

Memorandum is also called Memo

Memosare used within organizations to report results,instruct employees, announce policies, disseminateinformation, and delegate responsibilities. Whether sent onpaper, as emails, or as attachments to emails, memosprovide a record of decisions made and actions taken. Theyalso can play a key role in the management of many

organizations because managers use memos to inform andmotivate employees.

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What are the importance of

Memorandum?

Memorandum updates and reminds a worker about current

events.

Memorandum is also used to motivate co-worker.

Memorandum serves as a sticky note to everyone in an

organization.

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Sample image of a Memo

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News Bulletin

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What is a News Bulletin?

A short news announcement concerning some on-going

news story.

News bulletin function and importance is similar to

Memorandum.

News bulletin should always be updated.

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Instructional Manual

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What is an Instructional Manual?

Is an instructional manual booklet or book containing

information about a product and explaining how to install oroperate it.

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Contents of an Instructional Manual

Safety Instructions

Assembly Instructions

Installation

Setup Instructions

Maintenance Instructions

Service Locations

Warranty

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Steps on creating an effective

Instructional Manual:

Know the objective/s

Make an outline

Make it easy to understand

Make it brief

Use a visual aids or other paraphernalia if possible

Give it a test before dissemination

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