Which of the Following Statements Is True of Short Reports

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of short reports?

• A) Short reports tend to use the indirect order in presenting information.
• B) Short reports generally require an elaborate coherence plan.
• C) Short reports such as weekly sales reports have a greater need for introductory material.
• D) Short reports generally use a personal style of writing because of their relatively routine nature.
• E) Short reports have long lives and are more likely to be kept on file for longer periods of time.

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Definitions:

Theory of Reasoned Action

A theory that predicts an individual's intention to engage in a behavior at a specific time and place, based on the attitude toward the behavior and subjective norms.

Predicting Behaviour

The process of forecasting individuals' actions based on factors such as past behavior, psychological tendencies, or situational variables.

Original Fishbein Model

An attitude model suggesting that an individual's attitude towards an object is a function of their beliefs about and evaluation of several of its attributes.

Descriptive Norm

Norms that convey information about what is commonly done in specific situations.