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Learn about different proposal types, formal request processes, crafting persuasive proposals, drafting business plans, developing policy statements, writing news releases, and conducting effective performance appraisals.
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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.