= What are the informational memorandum reports? =
= What are the informational memorandum reports? =
Analytical reports and informational reports both convey information to the reader, but they differ in their approach. Analytical reports analyze data to draw conclusions and make recommendations, while informational reports focus on presenting facts and details without offering analysis or recommendations. Both types of reports aim to inform the reader but serve different purposes.
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Informational reports offer data,facts,feedback,and other types of information,without analysis or recommendations.Analytical reports offer both information and analysis, and they can also include recommendations.Proposals offer structured persuasion for internal or external audiences.
Defination, The reports that offer data,facts, feedback and other types of information without analysis or recommendations Explanation, Informational Reports provide the information about that employees,managers and others that needs in order to make decisions and take action.
Organizing Informational Reports page 259
1. analytical reports 2. informational reports 3. feasibility reports 4. yardtick reports 5. peridoc reports 6. situational reports 7. conventional reports 8. compliance reports 9. investigative reports
Trip reports are required following you or your supervisor's attendance at a conference, convention, or other trip paid for by the company. These trip reports are often summarized in an email memorandum or standard memorandum identifying the event (date, time, location), outlining three to five key points (how the trip benefited the company), and itemizing expenses incurred as required (may be on a separate sheet or travel expense form). Close by expressing appreciation for the opportunity to make the trip.Progress reports, also called interim reports, describe for internal or external readers ongoing projects to bring them up to date on the status of a project, plan, or some activity. The basic format for trip reports is used where you include information in an email memorandum, or standard memorandum identifying the project, plan, or activity; summarizing three to five main points that brings the reader up to date; itemizing expenses incurred as required; and expressing appreciation or action to be taken or a statement of the value the reader will receive.Periodic reports. sometimes called, activity reports, help management keep up with company operations. Examples are reports on sales figures, inventory levels, profit figures, employee numbers, and many other bits of information that help management make decisions. Periodic reports use the same format as the previous reports-the email memorandum or standard memorandum. They include summarizing the activities that occurred during the reporting period, which may be weekly, monthly, or annually; identifying problems; noting changes in progress; and making requests as necessary. The main use of periodic reports is to keep management informed about progress within the company, whether positive or negative.Investigative reports are created about specific topics situations, or events based on research, without including interpretation or recommendation. The format used for these reports are an email memorandum or standard memorandum that includes an introduction (presents the subject, purpose, and action to date), the body (includes the facts, findings, or discussion) and a short summary (identifies the main points of the report). These reports save the reader time. The information needed is provided in a short report that can be quickly read instead of having to complete the research. The research is delegated to the office professional.
Trip reports are required following you or your supervisor's attendance at a conference, convention, or other trip paid for by the company. These trip reports are often summarized in an e-mail memorandum or standard memorandum identifying the event (date, time, location), outlining three to five key points (how the trip benefited the company), and itemizing expenses incurred as required (may be on a separate sheet or travel expense form). Close by expressing appreciation for the opportunity to make the trip.Progress reports, also called interim reports, describe for internal or external readers ongoing projects to bring them up to date on the status of a project, plan, or some activity. The basic format for trip reports is used where you include information in an e-mail memorandum, or standard memorandum identifying the project, plan, or activity; summarizing three to five main points that brings the reader up to date; itemizing expenses incurred as required; and expressing appreciation or action to be taken or a statement of the value the reader will receive.Periodic reports. sometimes called, activity reports, help management keep up with company operations. Examples are reports on sales figures, inventory levels, profit figures, employee numbers, and many other bits of information that help management make decisions. Periodic reports use the same format as the previous reports-the e-mail memorandum or standard memorandum. They include summarizing the activities that occurred during the reporting period, which may be weekly, monthly, or annually; identifying problems; noting changes in progress; and making requests as necessary. The main use of periodic reports is to keep management informed about progress within the company, whether positive or negative.Investigative reports are created about specific topics situations, or events based on research, without including interpretation or recommendation. The format used for these reports are an e-mail memorandum or standard memorandum that includes an introduction (presents the subject, purpose, and action to date), the body (includes the facts, findings, or discussion) and a short summary (identifies the main points of the report). These reports save the reader time. The information needed is provided in a short report that can be quickly read instead of having to complete the research. The research is delegated to the office professional.
The two basic types of written reports are informational reports, which provide facts and objective information on a topic, and analytical reports, which analyze and interpret information to make recommendations or conclusions.
Writing narrative reports for on-the-job training (OJT) can be crucial to the training process. Reports should be informational and detailed, but written concisely and professionally.
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