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COMSATS UniversityIslamabadFirst Sessional ExaminationFall 2020Subject: Report Writing Skills Course Code: HUM Time Allowed:1 Hour Max Marks: 20Student Name: _____________________________ Registration Number: ______________________Campus: ___________________________ Moderator Name: _________________...

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COMSATS University Islamabad First Sessional Examination Fall 2020 Subject: Time Allowed:

Report Writing Skills 1 Hour

Course Code: HUM102 Max Marks: 20

Student Name: _____________________________ Registration Number: ______________________ Campus: ___________________________ Moderator Name: _________________________________ Declaration:I hereby declare that the paper submitted is the sole result of my own honest endeavors and that I abide by academic integrity. If found guilty of violating the above, I shall be liable to procedures and consequences thereof, as prescribed by the rules and regulations of COMSATS University Islamabad. Instructions for Attempting the Exam: 1. Attempt all questions. 2. Copy pasting is strictly prohibited

HAMZAHURAIRA FA19-BSE-002 BSE 3A Section A – Short Questions Question 1 [4 marks, CLO1-C1] What are the different parts of a title page?

ANSWER: Different parts of a title page are the following: 1. Title of report. Title of the report means we have to give a specific title or heading to the report. 2. Date of submission. Date of submission is the date on which the report is to be submitted. 3. Addressers Name. Addressers name is name on which the report should be sent. 4. Addressees Name. Addresses name is the name of the sender. HUM102

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Question 2 [4 marks, CLO1-C1] Why do we avoid the use of first person in a report? ANSWER:

If we use first persin in a report it would objectivity from the report and will give the impression that the results and observations are unique to our own viewpoint. Avoiding the use of first person will express our opinions generally. And we wish to sustain a neutral tone that will suggest that our study is as best as possible that is why we avoid the use of first person. Question 3 [4 marks, CLO1-C1] What do we mean by factual information in a report? ANSWER:

The term factual information means ‘True, specific piece of information’. An information report has factual information to inform the reader about a very specific topic in the report. Factual information made the information very clear for reader that this information is important and I should it more attention. Examples of Factual information reports can be seen in technical books, science books, magazines and encyclopedia etc. Section B – Long Questions Question 4 [8 marks, CLO1-C1] What is the significance of report in an official environment? Discuss in details alongside its relevance.

ANSWER: Reports are very important in an official environment because reports are the backbone to the thinking process of an office, and these reports are very much involve in evolving an ineffective or an effective work environment. Reports presents a lot of important information in a lot of situations of a business environment. The main purpose of official reporting is that it provides a very significant tool for the official communication and to fulfill to organizations accountability

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The importance of official reporting: Official reports provides very useful insights for the management team like the information of profits and growth. Reports can deliver such information that can develop future predictions, improve the decision planning and budget planning etc. The managers in the organization use the information reports to track the progress of profit growth and loss in the company, the reports also helps to identify the new trends or the irregularities that may need some attention. These reports includes annual budgets, sales, meetings and planning initiatives.

Actions of Business reports Different reports will provide information for some functional areas like reports for market analysis, trend analysis and financial analysis and also operational nad performance reports.

Market analysis reports Market analysis report helps the organization owners and managers to decide that how to allocate their resources. For Example; When an analysis of the market shows that in this year the business will show some growth then companies can increase their budget to take advantage of this.

Performance reports Monitoring the performance tendencies can help the company to achieve business goals based on the most important features of the business. Performance reporting allows the business to compare performance over different timeframes and report objectives should always bring into line with KPIs to reveal if these have been met or even exceeded.

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Good luck!

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