Revise These Sentences to Conform to Standard Business Communication Principles

question 11

Essay

Revise these sentences to conform to standard business communication principles. Add details as needed.
a. If you want to order a copy of the training video, call 1-800-555-1234.
b. I hope that my analogies help you understand the hierarchical structure of a file server.
c. Perhaps you'd like to try the facial cream for a 30-day trial period. You might be pleased with the results.
d. I realize that you are a busy account executive, but we would appreciate your completing this questionnaire.
e. I know that my qualifications are worthy of an interview.
f. Customers like you are this company's most valuable asset.
g. Surely you realize that our business can't exist if you do not pay your bills on time.
h. I am very surprised that you didn't think you'd win the election for student body president.
i. Assume you are comparing the following features of two computer systems. Write a sentence that emphasizes the best feature of each system. Then write a sentence that compares the two systems in terms of memory. Finally, write a sentence comparing them in terms of capacity and stating that the lower hard-drive space is sufficient for your needs.
j. The well-written report was prepared by the new assistant. (Emphasize the doer of the action.)
k. The female supervisor will discuss the dress code for male assistants.
l. We need more manpower to get the project done on time.
m. Businesswomen like the extended mall hours during the holiday season.
n. Mr. Johnson and Emily Warden will attend the board meeting.
o. Each restaurant waiter and waitress must purchase his or her own attire.
p. Each student must submit his report by the end of the month.
q. The plaintiff's 60-year-old Hispanic attorney is known for winning cases.
r. The snack machine gypped me out of my money.
s. Teresa and Mindy, two lesbian secretaries, are great proofreaders.
t. I mailed the money order on Monday.
u. We have already budgeted money for another charity.
v. You failed to indicate the number of dependents on the tax form.
w. You need more evidence to support your claim.

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Definitions:

Salvage Value

Salvage Value is the estimated residual value of an asset at the end of its useful life, expected to be recovered once the asset is no longer useful in operations.

Straight-Line Method

A method of allocating the cost of an asset evenly across its useful life for accounting and depreciation purposes.

Completed-Contract Method

An accounting method where revenue and expenses are recorded only when a contract is completed, used primarily for long-term projects.

Percentage-Of-Completion Method

An accounting technique that recognizes revenue and expenses related to long-term projects as a percentage of the work completed during the period.