Business Report Writing

This text takes a developmental process approach to the crafting of various business reports, with the idea that business reports, from basic reports to feasibility studies, business plans, and employee manuals, are vital tools in business decision-making. Beginning with the fundamentals of writing, students are taken through the process of drafting, revising, editing, and producing simple reports, as well as planning and conducting research which culminates in a well-prepared report. Once report preparation and writing is mastered, presentation techniques and skills are discussed so students learn to effectively communicate the information contained in their reports.

Report writing is an essential part of business life and if you can effectively communicate your ideas you are likely to reap the rewards. This new edition, extensively rewritten and updated, aims to provide you with a comprehensive, clear, brief and relevant set of guidelines for writing effective reports. The key to effective report writing is to be able to communicate a message in a way that enables the reader to understand it in exactly the way it was intended. To achieve this the writer needs to be able to produce information in a clear, concise and readable way to deliver a message without the danger of ambiguity or misinterpretation. Guidance and examples are given. This book is aimed at business managers as well as students of management who need to write reports for distribution within their organisations. Reading this book will present you with the knowledge to modify your own personal report style and approach. This new edition has been extensively rewritten and updated Provides you with a comprehensive, clear, brief and relevant set of guidelines for writing effective reports Will give you the knowledge to develop your own report style and approach

Professional Report Writing is probably the most thorough treatment of this subject available, covering every aspect of an area often taken for granted. The author provides not just helpful analysis but also practical guidance on such topics as: ¢ deciding the format ¢ structuring a report ¢ stylistic pitfalls and how to avoid them ¢ making the most of illustrations ¢ ensuring a consistent layout. The theme throughout is fitness for purpose, and the text is enriched by a wide variety of examples drawn from the worlds of business, industry and government. The annotated bibliography includes a review of the leading dictionaries and reference books. Simon Mort's book is destined to become an indispensable reference work for managers, civil servants, local government officers, consultants and professionals of every kind.

A useful handbook, this text presents guidelines frequently followed by writers of reports of empirical research designed for publication in scientific business journals. The guidelines describe the types of information that should be included, how this information should be expressed, and where various types of information should be placed within a report. Excerpts from journal articles are used to illustrate most of the guidelines. At the end of each chapter, there are questions for classroom discussion.

Master the skills of CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS REPORT WRITING, 4e, INTERNATIONAL EDITION using this step-by-step guide to creating all types of reports, such as a feasibility studies, business plans, and employee manuals. Starting with writing fundamentals, you'll work through the processes of planning and conducting research, then drafting, revising, editing, and producing a simple report. You'll also learn presentation techniques and skills you can use to effectively communicate the information contained in your reports.