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What is the primary purpose of a directive?
a. to provide directions for someone traveling from one place to another
b. to direct the reader to additional sources of information
c. to explain a policy or procedure you want your readers to follow
d. none of the above

c. to explain a policy or procedure you want your readers to follow

A field report explains a problem, methods, results, and conclusions, but it deemphasizes the methods and can include recommendations.
a. True b. False

a. True

What is the difference between a progress report and a status report?
a. There is no difference.
b. A progress report communicates the current status of an ongoing project, whereas a status report is an update on the entire range of operations of a department or division of an organization.
c. A status report communicates the current status of an ongoing project, while a progress report is an update on the entire range of operations of a department or division of an organization.
d. A progress report is written for readers outside of the originating organization, while a status report is written for readers within the organization.
e. A progress report is a briefer version of a status report.

b. A progress report communicates the current status of an ongoing project, whereas a status report is an update on the entire range of operations of a department or division of an organization.

A directive should include the reasoning behind the new policy or procedure so that you can persuade readers that the new policy or procedure is desirable or at least necessary.
a. True b. False

a. True

According to Chapter 12, which two of the following organizational patterns are frequently used in progress reports?
a. spatial pattern
b. time pattern
c. cause-and-effect pattern
d. task pattern
e. progression pattern

b. time pattern
d. task pattern

A status report is usually organized according to task.
a. True b. False

a. True

What is the subject of the sample progress report contained in Chapter 12?
a. the progress made in a feasibility study about using "clicker" technology at a university
b. the progress made in a feasibility study into music options for a fitness center
c. the results of a feasibility study into purchasing new computers at a woodworking business
d. a discussion of whether a school should invite a speaker
e. none of the above

a. the progress made in a feasibility study about using "clicker" technology at a university

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What is a report status?

What is a status report? A status report is a collection of information about the current status of a project. Project status reports are used to communicate the current progress on a project to the project team and stakeholders.

What is a status report quizlet MIS?

Status reports are periodic reviews of actual performance versus expected performance.

What is the purpose of a status report?

One of the main purposes of the status report is to compare the project's progress with the project plan estimates. To do this, include a short summary of the forecasted completion date and costs of the project. This allows project managers to control the project's execution and measure success.

How are status reports useful quizlet?

Recall that progress reports focus on accomplishments during a specific time period, while status reports focus on where the project stands at a certain point in time. These reports provide valuable reflections by people who know what worked or did not work on the project.