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Chapter 11. Proposals, Business Plans, and Special Reports. Learning Objective 1. Identify the different types of proposals. Proposals. Informal or formal Internal or external Unsolicited or solicited. Learning Objective 2. Write formal proposal requests. Formal Proposal Requests.
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Chapter 11 Proposals, Business Plans, and Special Reports
Learning Objective 1 Identify the different types of proposals.
Proposals • Informal or formal • Internal or external • Unsolicited or solicited
Learning Objective 2 Write formal proposal requests.
Formal Proposal Requests A request for proposal (RFP) is issued to solicit proposals for specific projects, products, or services.
Learning Objective 3 Write formal and informal proposals.
Formal and Informal Proposals • Persuasive messages • Excellent content • Clearly presented
Learning Objective 4 Draft a business plan.
Business Plan • Proposal for funding to start or expand a business. • People • Products • Potential • Financing
Learning Objective 5 Develop clear policy statements.
Policy Statements • Clear • Concise • Complete
Learning Objective 6 Write an effective news release.
News Release • Written using inverted pyramid format • Should not contain a conclusion
Learning Objective 7 Prepare a constructive performance appraisal.
Performance Appraisals • Provide feedback to workers. • Should help employees improve their performance. • Should be concise, clear, and concrete. • Use the direct plan for positive or neutral evaluations. • Use the indirect plan for negative evaluations. • Should be discussed with and signed by the worker.