What Is the Difference Between a Progress Report and a Status

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Multiple Choice

What is the difference between a progress report and a status report?

• A) There is no difference.
• B) A progress report communicates the current status of an ongoing project, whereas a status report is an update on the entire range of operations of a department or division of an organization.
• C) A status report communicates the current status of an ongoing project, whereas a progress report is an update on the entire range of operations of a department or division of an organization.
• D) A progress report is written for readers outside of the originating organization, whereas a status report is written for readers within the organization.

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Definitions:

Minimum Quantities

The smallest amount of a product that can be ordered, produced, or maintained in inventory.

Maximized Total Cost

Refers to the highest possible sum of all costs associated with a certain process, project, or production activity.

Raw Materials

The basic, unprocessed resources or inputs used in the production of goods and services.

Labour

The human workforce involved in productive work, especially physical work, in an economy or for a specific project or company.