...space as needed. | | What do you see as the main focus/topic of this report? Who is the audience for this report? | Comment: Yes the main focus was lowering high turnovers rate in the company. The audience of this report was the Enron Corp personnel. | What are the best aspects of this report so far? | Comment:I felt the best aspects of this report were the figures through the report. I felt that it relayed the point in numbers. | What areas need improvement? How do you suggest the author make these improvements? | Comment: I felt that it was great, just a few run on sentences that can easily be re-worded. | Introduction Section: Does the Introduction section provide a purpose, description, and scope for the report? What do you see as the overall purpose? | Comment:Yes, the introduction does provide purpose, description, and scope in the report. I see the over all-purpose explaining to management why the rate of employee are leaving and to prevent it in the future. | Discussion Section: Is the discussion section organized in a logical manner? What do you see as the three (or more) main points discussed in this section? Is there enough detail provided to convince the reader? Does more information need to be added? | Comment:Yes the section is organized in a logical manner. | Conclusion Section: Are the main points restated in a clear and concise manner? Does the conclusion flow logically from the discussion section? Is anything new mentioned here...
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...REPORT WRITING Source: University of Canberra Academic Skills Centre Report Writing Report writing is an essential skill for professionals. A report aims to inform, as clearly and succinctly as possible. Below we give some general guidelines, but you should check with your lecturer for more detail on what is expected. A report is similar to an essay in that both need: • formal style • introduction, body and conclusion • analytical thinking • careful proof-reading and neat presentation A report differs from an essay in that a report: • presents information, not an argument • is meant to be scanned quickly by the reader • uses numbered headings and sub-headings • uses short, concise paragraphs and dot-points where applicable • uses graphics wherever possible (tables, graphs, illustrations) • may need an abstract (sometimes called an executive summary) • does not always need references and bibliography • is often followed by recommendations and/or appendices A report should generally include the following sections. (Sections marked with an asterisk (*) are essential: others are optional depending on the type, length and purpose of the report.) • Letter of transmittal • Title page* • Table of contents • List of abbreviations and/or glossary • Executive summary/abstract • Introduction* • Body* • Conclusion* • Recommendations • Bibliography • Appendices Presentation and style are important. First impressions count, so consider...
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...heard my Grandfather’s voice calling my name. When I rolled over, he was standing there in my room. He said, “Kevie, you be good and take care of your mother.” And then he was gone. After many more experiences of this kind, I have come to the conclusion a person’s soul does go on after death. How this is possible, however, I have not yet come to a reasonable conclusion other than our bodies are merely a vessel we use for time. Epistemology My daughter once asked me, “Dad, how do you know so much?” This question, for some reason, made me stop and think for a moment. How did I know or have the knowledge of the things I spoke of or acted upon? The conclusion I came to was I had the knowledge through several ways. Some knowledge was gained by life experience, while another bit of knowledge was gained by a teaching of some sort. My Grandfather teaching me about engines and how to work on them is an example. Ethics Over my nine years in law enforcement, I have been asked or “hinted” to do, say or act in a way I felt was wrong. I often would ask myself “What is the right thing to do?” I would be asked to plant evidence. To lie in court or on a report to make the person seem guiltier than the evidence already showed. I always came to the conclusion of what the right thing was to do. I would not lie in court....
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...Report writing Assignment 1: Checklist 1. Advice report 2. Budget: 100,000, limitations, personal wants. 3. Hotel manager 4. You should discuss the final date with the manager 5. With the hotel manager. 6. 20 pages for the report. Crystal clear. Assignment 2: Kings Hotel cannot compete with their modernized competition because of their old-fashioned services and interior. Customers complain because they can’t have breakfast in their hotel. The hotel suffers from lack of promotion and extra facilities. Assignment 3: How can Kings Hotel survive the tyranny of their modernized competitors and compete with their rivals while increasing profit again? Assignment 4: 1. Introduction 1 2. Current situation at Kings Hotel 2 2.1 Interior 2 2.2 Services 2 3. Problems occurring at Kings Hotel 3 3.1 Obstacles 3 3.2 Competitors 3 4. Plan of approach 4 4.1 Actions 4 4.2 Solutions 4 5. Financial resources 5 5.1 Budget Kings Hotel 5 5.2 Financial plan 5 6. Future insight 6 6.1 Interior 6 6.2 Services 6 7. Conclusion and recommendations 7 7.1 Conclusions 8 7.2 Recommendations 8 8. Reference list 9 9. Appendices 9 Assignment 5: Kings Hotel cannot compete with their modernized competition because of their old-fashioned services and interior. Customers...
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...argument essay to be effective, it must contain certain elements. For this reason, you must take a few minutes to plan before you jump into writing an argument essay. Find a Good Topic To find good topic for an argument essay you should consider several issues that will have two conflicting points of view or very different conclusions. As you look over a list of topics you should find one that really sparks your interest. While a strong interest in a topic is important, it's not enough. You next have to consider what position you can back up with reasoning. It's one thing to have a strong belief, but when shaping an argument you'll have to explain why your belief is reasonable and logical. As you explore the topics, make a mental list of points you could use as evidence for or against an issue. Consider Both Sides of Your Topic and Take a Position Once you have selected a topic you feel strongly about, you should make a list of points for both sides of the argument. One of your first objectives in your essay will be to present both sides of your issue with an assessment of each. Of course, you will conclude that one side (your side) is the best conclusion. In the planning stage you will need to consider strong arguments for the "other" side. Then you'll shoot them down! Gather Evidence When we think of arguments we might picture two red-faced people speaking quite loudly and making dramatic gestures. But that's because face-to-face arguments often become emotional. In fact...
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...questionnaire detailing their perceptions of their children's energy and activity levels, specifically after consuming sugary treats. By comparing the energy and activity levels of children who consumed large amounts of sugary foods with those who did not, the Council concluded that there is no link between sugar consumption and hyperactivity. (This is a fictional example.) 1.Do you believe the conclusions of this study? (Make sure to back up your conclusions with ideas from the reading, not just your personal experience or opinion.) I do not believe in the conclusions of this study. As stated on pg. 303 in the textbook, a “treatment” or “experimental” group may not be enough to get actual results because of the potential placebo effect. And there are many other factors that should be taken into consideration before they can draw up that type of conclusion. For example body composition and amounts of sleep could easily make the energy results change drastically. 2.What are the strengths and weaknesses of the study design? Weakness: To reinforce the second half of my belief in the conclusion, on pg. 300 it talks about representative sample. In this study there isn’t one! The placebo effect that I also talked about in question 1. This article also has some participation bias, they took volunteer families to conduct this test rather than families that are unknowing which could result in them working for the results they believe in. (ex: if they want sugar to effect children than...
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...ACKNOWLEDGEMENT In the name of ALLAH, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, All praises and gratitude to ALLAH, All Mighty for his blessings and also For giving us the strength and patience to complete this practical training. I am taking this opportunity to convey my deepest gratitude and appreciation to my Practical Coordinator, Puan Rosmawati Haron, who is a perfect example of JIT practioner. She always has the right dose of advices when I needed them most and correct time for inspirational motivation when I am poignant. I also want to give my acknowledgment and full appreciation to my supervisor, Puan Siti Rahayu Sarman for providing priceless advices, constructive comments and suggestions, without which I would not have successfully accomplish this though task. Our appreciation also goes to the partners of Leongho Co & Associates for giving me a chance to complete my 6 months practical stint. My deepest gratitudes goes to Mr Lee for all of his guidance. This company has indeed give me a valuable experience in accounting and audit field as well as has trained me to be a good employee in the future. I also greatly indebted to my family, for listening to my complaints and frustrations, for their unconditional support and encouragement to me in pursuing this task. TABLE OF CONTENTS | |PAGE | |TITLE PAGE ...
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...Lemonade Stand Part II (Informal Business Report) DeVry University BUSN115 Introduction to Business and Technology Lemonade Stand Informal Business Report INTRODUCTION Lottie's Lemonade started with the intentions of providing quality lemonade at a reasonable price and to make certain that every customer felt like they were a part of our family every time they visited. The expectation for my team has been to provide a family friendly atmosphere and service with a smile. In my opinion, we have done just that, Lottie's Lemonade has been in business now for a little over a year and every month since we opened our doors we have seen double digit growth in our profit percentages. It is now time for me to start focusing on expansion and employee growth. BRANDING STRATEGY Lottie's started out using the "Free and Freemium" pricing strategy. After a couple of months the customer demand increased and we were able to switch to a different pricing strategy and were able to raise our prices to keep up with the demand. Due to the increase in demand, we have had longer lines, so we created a website for our customers to place their orders online and have it ready for them upon their arrival. I have also implemented a rewards program for our customers. If they order 10 glasses of lemonade, they will receive a free 32oz glass in a specially designed mug that they can take home with them, of course with Lottie's logo on it. OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW LOCATIONS I have decided...
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...Organizational Charts Reflection Concentration of the budget increased awareness of perhaps creating cross-functional goals and teams as I tried to organize. The chain of command is important in the aspect that there should not be too many chiefs and not enough Indians. The responsibility of those in charge should be to create solutions and communicate that across their area. Everyone in the organization reports to someone with a higher position and greater responsibilities. An article by McDonough and Emisar states, “Structure creates order and makes the various duties assigned to a multitude of employees manageable and clear to all involved,” (2011). Placing employees was not as easy as I thought at first. I rearranged them in several drafts. The intention was to get the employees trained and then to move them into their respected areas of strength. The problem arose as I was trying to figure out who was going to train them. I had to ask the question of whether I wanted to combine areas or strengthen them individually. In a marketing management book, Kotler assesses that greater commitment to a broad range of marketing initiatives in high performing companies outranked low-performing firms that chose to concentrate on cutting marketing staff levels (Kotler, 2011). In consideration, concentration was placed on keeping the areas as already designed, but strengthen the training between them. In the Human Resources (HR) department, I left two...
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...Write a REPORT based on * Key changes back to late 19 century i.e post Industrial Revolution, and also post 1st and 2nd world wars.( Many authors consider most changes occurred after the 1950’s) * Map the key most impacting changes which have affected the Seller/Buyer relationship& conduct research regarding the evolution of selling over these years. * Study historic and contemporary attitudes to sales and selling; current and past techniques, methods and attitudes towards selling. * Discuss your findings and embellish your work with plenty of examples * Look at the CRITERIA SHEET on the next page to explore the criteria against which you will be marked to help you with your tasks and allocate time and effort accordingly! * Fill in and download a criteria sheet which you will find on Bb under ‘Assignments’ and attach to your essay FOR YOUR REFERENCE….. A REPORT is.. ‘A document, which conveys information and (sometimes) recommendations from a researcher who has investigated a topic in detail.’ People who need the information for a specific purpose will usually request a report like this ’ Headings, diagrams, tables, etc may be used ensuring you SOURCE them. Title page This should for this assignment include a title which indicates the central theme of the report, tutor, module, author’s name and P number, word count Executive summary The purpose of an executive summary is to provide the briefest possible statement of the subject...
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...condensed version of the content of a longer report. The executive summary is usually no longer than 10% of the original document. It can be anywhere from 1-10 pages long, depending on the report's length. Executive summaries are written literally for an executive who most likely DOES NOT have the time to read the original. * Executive summaries make a recommendation * Accuracy is essential because decisions will be made based on your summary by people who have not read the original * Executive summaries frequently summarize more than one document Processes for Writing an Executive Summary Executive summaries are typically written for longer reports. They should not be written until after your report is finished. Before writing your summary, try: * Summarizing the major sections of your report. You might even copy text from your report into the summary and then edit it down. * Talking aloud or even tape recording yourself summarizing sections of your report. Questions to Ask Yourself as You Write * What is your report about? * Why is it important? * What is included in the report? * What is included in each section? * Executive Summaries * Concise Statement * As a cover sheet to your document, an executive summary need not go into ANY mention of how you conducted your analysis and/or what you're basing your conclusion on. Instead, begin with a concise statement of the conclusion you reached after conducting your analysis and/or...
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...Biology lab report: If you are taking a biology course, at some point you will have to do lab experiments. This means that you will also have to complete biology lab reports. The purpose of writing a lab report is to determine how well you performed your experiment, how much you understood what happened during the experimentation process, and how well you can convey that information in an organized fashion. Biology Lab Reports: Formats A good lab report has a format that includes five main sections. They are the introduction, methods and materials, results, discussion and conclusion, and citation. Keep in mind that individual instructors may have a specific format that they require you to follow. Please be sure to consult your teacher about the specifics of what to include in your lab report. Introduction: The introduction of a lab report states the purpose of your experiment. Your hypothesis should be included in the introduction, as well as a brief statement about how you intend to test your hypothesis. To be sure that you have a good understanding of your experiment, some educators suggest writing the introduction after you have completed the methods and materials, results, and conclusion sections of your lab report. Methods and Materials: This section of your lab report involves producing a written description of the materials used and the methods involved in performing your experiment. You should not just record a list of materials, but indicate...
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...used to express opinions on current issues and events, offering new and interesting perspectives that help readers understand the world in which they live. 2. Introduction, Explain the current event or issue, Support for your argument, Clarification of your argument, Conclusion 3. Begin by listening, good topic – a topic you care about and is interesting to you 4. Online sources, Print sources, Empirical Sources 5. Below: a. Introduction: State your purpose, state your main point or thesis statement b. Explain your Current Event or Issue: Explain what has happened already and summarize the ongoing conversation about the event. Provide enough background information to help the readers understand the event or issue. c. Support your Position: Present support for your side of the argument. Identify the strongest two to five major reasons why you believe you are right about this issue. Pick your best reasons and devote your time to explaining them. d. Clarify your Position: Show your readers that you are aware of the complexities of the issue. You do this by pointing out new information or events that might alter your ideas and approaches to the topic. e. The Conclusion: Your final words should leave readers with a clear statement of your purpose and a sense of commitment to it. Restate your main point or thesis, in stronger terms than you used in the introduction. Reemphasize the importance of the topic and offer a look to the future...
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...Some potential needs for the audience that I should be aware of when writing a report is making sure that I am writing from the readers point of view. I should make sure that I am using the correct tone also to make sure that the reader understands what I done to get the information and why I am using the information. I will present management with an introduction what will briefly discuss details of the report. A title page will also be provided so that the reader will understand the structure of the report, also keeping it short and to the point. Results of my findings or the body of the report provides detailed information including work citing that might influence the reader to want to look more into the data that has been provided. The conclusion will interpret the facts explained and will not give my one opinion. My opinion will not be biased and will not be based upon my personal likes and dislikes. The risk for not considering the needs of the audience when doing the report will provide different point of views that the reader may not understand and leaving them confused. The body of the report is also important because it gives the reader the major part of the report that is needed for them to understand the title. I believe that if I don’t consider this risk there would be unwanted problems and most of all a poor job done. There will be bad conclusions, no flowing explanations and unfocused...
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