ReadingPost-reading FurtherReadingLearningObjectivesPre-readingWhatisabusinessreport?(definition)Abusiness report is defined as an official document that contains factual information,statistical data,researchfindings,oranyotherformofinformation relevanttothecourseof thejob.This reportisaformal document writtento-the-pointto conveyinformationinconciseayet clear manner. Business reports are majorly used for internalcomrnication within an organization.Objectivityis a maior elementwhile writing客观性a state or situationin whichryousayshouldbesuppo简明的：简练的：简洁的something is based only on facts andple,instead of sayinggiving only the information thatSevidenceis necessary and importantns ofdata.usingfewwordsStill not convinced?Here are 4 compelling reasons why business reports areimportantforefficientworkflowinanorganization
Learning Objectives Pre-reading Reading Post-reading Further Reading What is a business report? (definition) A business report is defined as an official document that contains factual information, statistical data, research findings, or any other form of information relevant to the course of the job. This report is a formal document written to-the-point to convey information in a yet clear manner. Business reports are majorly used for internal communication within an organization. is a major element while writing business reports. Whatever you say should be supported by data and facts, not opinion and perspective. For example, instead of saying “sales in the last quarter were very low” , you show it by means of data. Still not convinced? Here are 4 compelling reasons why business reports are important for efficient workflow in an organization. concise Objectivity 简明的；简练的；简洁的 giving only the information that is necessary and important, using few words 客观性a state or situation in which something is based only on facts and evidence
ReadingPost-reading FurtherReadingLearningObjectivesPre-readingImportanceofbusinessreports1.ModeofcommunicationYou know howyou text or call in daily life to communicate?Inbusinesses,reportsare prepared for it. We can say that business reports act as a medium of communication被污染的：受污染的in an organization.made dirty,polluted,orpoisonous by theadditionofvorkflow thatBut whyisitdone?Well,inbigcompaniestakes place.It is also known as a delegatio a chemical, waste, or w, there areinfectionbranches,sub-branches,departments,andnicnenzones.communication isdoneverbally,informationmaygetlostorcontamitatedSo for every important piece of communication, a written report is created.Anyonewho needs accessto that informationcanreadthe report andequipthemselves withfirst-hand data
Learning Objectives Learning Objectives Pre-reading reading Reading Reading Post Post-reading reading Further Reading Further Reading Importance of business reports 1. Mode of communication You know how you text or call in daily life to communicate? In businesses, reports are prepared for it. We can say that business reports act as a medium of communication in an organization. But why is it done? Well, in big companies, there is an entire line of workflow that takes place. It is also known as a delegation of duties. In this workflow, there are branches, sub-branches, departments, and niche specific zones. If communication is done verbally, information may get lost or . So for every important piece of communication, a written report is created. Anyone who needs access to that information can read the report and equip themselves with first-hand data. contamitated 被污染的；受污染的 made dirty, polluted, or poisonous by the addition of a chemical, waste, or infection
ReadingPost-readingFurtherReadingLearningObjectivesPre-reading2. Decision makingThinking about launching a new product line? Prepare a report. Aiming to cut companycosts? Prepare a report. From deciding the target audience to laying off employees, everydecisionistakenonthebasisofdetailedreportsprepared withfactsand stats.Reports are transferred two-way in an organization. Eneports流言蛋语：闲言碎语informal talk or storiesand send them to higher management for decision makreatesabout otherpeople'sreportsto circulate information,tasks,etc.among the workprivate lives,that may beunkindornottrue3.CrisismanagementIn case of a crisis, chaos, and panic outbreaks, everyonematter,gossip. In such a situation,and thetransferof thoughtsverballygivesriseto workplacebusiness reports are created to get everyone on the same page and then factually analyzethe problem.Crisis management reports comprise of the cause of the issue,steps to take fordamage control, and policies suggestingfutureprotection from suchcrisis
Learning Objectives Pre-reading Reading Post-reading Further Reading 2. Decision making Thinking about launching a new product line? Prepare a report. Aiming to cut company costs? Prepare a report. From deciding the target audience to laying off employees, every decision is taken on the basis of detailed reports prepared with facts and stats. Reports are transferred two-way in an organization. Employees create business reports and send them to higher management for decision making. Upper management creates reports to circulate information, tasks, etc. among the workforce. 3. Crisis management In case of a crisis, chaos, and panic outbreaks, everyone has an opinion on the matter, and the transfer of thoughts verbally gives rise to workplace . In such a situation, business reports are created to get everyone on the same page and then factually analyze the problem. Crisis management reports comprise of the cause of the issue, steps to take for damage control, and policies suggesting future protection from such crisis. gossip 流 言 蜚 语 ； 闲 言 碎 语 informal talk or stories a b o ut o th e r p e op l e 's private lives, that may be unkind or not true
ReadingPost-readingFurtherReadingLearningObjectivesPre-reading4.EffectivemanagementThe delegation of dutiesis done via reports. Every employee has their own to-dotasks with an assigned deadline.This helps building more sound and effectiveviablewritten documents,management of the company.All the information isindecisions are taken upon careful analysis, and the overall foningofthecompanyissinessbetterusingbusinessreports.Sonowthatweknow可实施的；切实可行的reports to survive in the corporate world, let' s mc that can be done; that will bey thesuccessfulmostimportantsectionwhereweteachyouhowyoroperreport
Learning Objectives Pre-reading Reading Post-reading Further Reading 4. Effective management The delegation of duties is done via reports. Every employee has their own to-do tasks with an assigned deadline. This helps building more sound and effective management of the company. All the information is in written documents, decisions are taken upon careful analysis, and the overall functioning of the company is better using business reports. So now that we know that we HAVE TO prepare business reports to survive in the corporate world, let’s move on to the next and probably the most important section where we teach you how you can get started on writing a proper report. viable 可实施的；切实可行的 that can be done; that will be successful