Which of the Following Statements About Reports Is True

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about reports is true?

• A) All reports have a consistent format and an equal number of components.
• B) As the need for formality decreases, the number of components in a report increases.
• C) When the situation is informal and the report is short, prefatory pages are included.
• D) A business writer should decide the makeup of a report on the basis of its topic and cost.
• E) Less complex problems and less formal situations will require less elaborate reports.

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Definitions:

Common Law Courts

The three historical English courts (the Court of Common Pleas, the Court of King’s Bench, and the Exchequer Court), where in theory law was discovered in the customs and traditions of the people.

Stare Decisis

A legal doctrine that obligates courts to follow the precedents established in previous rulings, ensuring consistency and predictability in the law.

Courts of Chancery

Courts that administer equity and handle matters such as trusts, estates, and guardianships, distinct from courts that deal with law.

Law of Equity

A branch of law that supplements common law by providing remedies and justice that are not available in traditional legal systems, focusing on fairness.