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Business Correspondence — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 12 · Business Studies

What Business Correspondence covers in ICSE Class 12 Business Studies: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Need and Functions of Business.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 12 Business Studies · 2026-27

Topics in Business Correspondence

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1. Need and Functions of Business Correspondence

  • Business letters help widen contacts because a firm cannot send representatives everywhere, but it can reach many people through letters.
  • Circular letters are used to share information about new branches, expansion, change of address, new products, agency announcements, clearance sales, and admission of new partners.
  • Oral messages on the telephone require written confirmation because letters serve as authoritative proof and can be used as documentary evidence in court.
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2. Elements and Components of a Business Letter

  • Heading contains the firm’s name, address, telephone number, telex number, fax number, and e-mail address.
  • Most firms use printed letterheads for correspondence.
  • If the firm’s name does not clearly show the nature of business, the nature of business should also be written.
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3. Types of Business Letters

  • Application letter for a job: written by a person seeking employment; it is a kind of sales letter because the applicant seeks to sell his services.
  • Solicited application letters are written in response to a job advertisement; unsolicited application letters are written without an advertisement.
  • Interview letter: sent to selected applicants after scrutiny of job applications.
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4. Job Application Letters

  • An application letter should create a favourable impression and show suitability for the job.
  • The first and immediate objective of a job application letter is to obtain an interview.
  • The application should follow the you approach and should be brief, direct, and clear.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Formal written communication used in business for exchange of information, transactions, decisions, and records

Need and functionsElements and componentsApplication letters for a jobInterview lettersOffer of appointmentLetter of enquiryQuotation letterOrder letter

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Business Correspondence for ICSE Class 12 Business Studies?
Key topics in Business Correspondence include Need and Functions of Business Correspondence, Elements and Components of a Business Letter, Types of Business Letters, Job Application Letters. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Business Correspondence for the ICSE Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 69 practice questions on Business Correspondence. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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