In Which of the Following Situations Should the Indirect Pattern

question 2

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations should the indirect pattern of organization be used for a business report?

• A) When readers are familiar with the topic
• B) When readers must be educated about the topic
• C) When readers are supportive of the topic
• D) The indirect method should be used in all of these cases.

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Definitions:

Short Run

The period of time for which two conditions hold: The firm is operating under a fixed scale (fixed factor) of production, and firms can neither enter nor exit an industry.

Total Variable Costs

The sum of all costs that vary with the level of output or production.

Variable Costs

Costs that change in proportion to the level of production or business activity, such as raw materials and labor expenses.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.