A Business Report Writer Should Always Carefully Document Report Data

question 52

Essay

A business report writer should always carefully document report data for three reasons.List and explain these reasons.Then describe four types of information that must be documented.

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Definitions:

Memory Span

The capacity to hold a small amount of information in mind in an active, readily available state for a short period.

Short-Term Memory

An ability to hold a small volume of information in a state that is both active and easily accessible for a limited time.

Encoding

The process by which information is transformed into a format that can be stored in memory, an initial step in memory formation.

Short-Term Memory

A cognitive system with a limited capacity that is capable of temporarily holding information available for processing. Short-term memory is essential for day-to-day tasks such as reasoning and decision-making.