Reports and Report Writing — Chapter Summary
ICSE · Class 12 · Business Studies
Summary of Reports and Report Writing for ICSE Class 12 Business Studies. Part of the ICSE Class 12 Business Studies syllabus.
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Overview
Reports are organised statements of facts prepared after inquiry or investigation and presented to interested persons with or without recommendations. They support planning, coordination, performance review, and decision-making in business organisations. A report may deal with past accomplishments,
Key Concepts
A report is a written statement
A report is a written statement based on a collection of facts and opinions. It is prepared after an inquiry or investigation and presented to interes
A good report must have simplicity
A good report must have simplicity, clarity, accuracy, precision, completeness, relevance, cross-reference, objectivity, brevity, and reader orientati
A formal report generally contains Introduction
A formal report generally contains Introduction, Headings, Address, Table of Contents, Findings, Recommendations, Summary, Appendix, and Signature and
Four common formats are printed forms
Four common formats are printed forms, letter format, memo format, and manuscript format. The choice depends on the nature, length, scope, function, a
These reports are prepared at regular
These reports are prepared at regular intervals in the routine course of business. They contain factual information without opinion or recommendations
Learning Objectives
- Understand the meaning and definition of a report
- Identify the essentials of a good report
- Recognise the main parts of a formal report
- Differentiate between common formats of reports
- Classify reports by communication form, nature, function, periodicity, and purpose
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