Question

Business reports are often systematic compilations of complex information; therefore, the best reports are methodically developed using the 3-x-3 writing process to help organize and structure the report. Follow the seven steps outlined in your textbook to develop an effective report. Read the scenario, and then answer the question. Your boss tells you to investigate how ergonomic office equipment can help prevent employee back injuries. She asks you to write a report about your findings.

1. After forming a clear problem statement, you find there are many questions you could research, but you can’t address all of them. What should you do?

Determine the report’s style.

Develop a scope statement.

Prepare a work plan.

Answer 1

1. To give a direction to the research and to define its boundaries, finalizing project scope is very critical. Project scope defines the work that will need to be completed for successful completion of the project. While finalizing the project scope, we need to consider the project goals that need to be accomplished, the project deliverable, the tasks involved, the cost incurred and the deadlines to be followed. This helps in concentrating our efforts to the process that is relevant to the project.