When Writing Business Reports for Outsiders (Such as Customers or Suppliers),it

question 97

Multiple Choice

When writing business reports for outsiders (such as customers or suppliers) ,it is best to

• A)use a more formal tone than you would for an internal audience.
• B)use a less formal tone than you would for an internal audience.
• C)include personal references such as "you" and "us."
• D)use a great deal of idiomatic language.
• E)use contractions whenever possible.

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Definitions:

Stock Repurchase

When a company buys back its own shares from the marketplace, reducing the amount of outstanding stock on the open market.

Dividend

A portion of a company's earnings distributed to shareholders, usually in the form of cash or additional stocks.

Depressed Stock Price

Refers to the condition of a stock's market price being significantly lower than its perceived value or historical averages, often due to external factors.

Capital Restructure

The process of changing a company's debt-to-equity ratio or its capital structure through methods like issuing new securities, repurchasing shares, or swapping debt for equity.