Module 21

Module 21 was about Proposals and Progress Reports. In this chapter, the author explains how to define reports in the workplace, estimate time for business proposal writing, identify sections for business proposal organization, identify "hot buttons" for business proposal strategies and beyond, and lastly identify sections for progress report organization. There are three levels of reports. Information only reports include sales reports and quarterly reports. Information plus analysis reports include annual reports, audit reports, and make-good or pay-back reports. Information plus analysis plus a recommendation reports inculde feasibility reports, justification reports, and problem-solving reports. When creating a proposal for a class project, there are nine different steps to take in order to create an effective proposal: Summarize the topic and your purpose; what problem exists; feasibility of the problem; who your audience is; topics to investigate; methods/procedure; qualifications/facilities/resources; work schedule; and lastly a call to action. Other types of proposals include proposal for funding, sales proposals, and figuring the budget and costs. Lastly, items you should include in a progress report need to be things that will enhance your image, float trial balloons, and minimize potential problems.