Question

Consider the following statements regarding business reports:
• [(a)] A good report should be objective and concise.
• [(b)] Reports should contain verified facts and findings.
• [(c)] Visual aids like graphs disrupt the flow in reports.
• [(d)] Business reports should avoid any logical structure. Which of the statements given above are correct?

• A. (a), (b) and (c) only
• B. (c) and (d) only
• C. (a) and (d) only
• D. (a) and (b) only

Hint:

Features of a Good Report:
• Accurate
• Objective
• Logical
• Concise
• Fact-based

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Examine Statement (a).
A good report should be:
• Objective
• Clear
• Concise
• Accurate Therefore, \[ {\text{Statement (a) is correct}} \]

Step 2: Examine Statement (b).
Business reports must contain:
• Verified facts
• Reliable data
• Authentic findings Hence, \[ {\text{Statement (b) is correct}} \]

Step 3: Examine Statement (c).
Graphs, charts and tables improve understanding and presentation of data. They do not disrupt the report. \[ {\text{Statement (c) is incorrect}} \]

Step 4: Examine Statement (d).
A report must follow a logical structure. Typical sections include:
• Introduction
• Analysis
• Findings
• Conclusion
• Recommendations Thus, \[ {\text{Statement (d) is incorrect}} \] Therefore, \[ (a) \text{ and } (b) \] are correct. \[ {\text{Option (D)}} \]