Question

The statement of purpose for an analytical report is often more comprehensive than for an informational report.

Answer 1

Answer:

a. True

Explanation:

An informational report is a type of report in business that simply provides facts and data about a particular situation without supporting these details with an in-depth analysis and recommendation for improvement. An analytical report however has three of these characteristics. It provides facts and data, analyzes them, and makes the needed recommendation. The statement of purpose in an informational report is simple when compared to the statement of purpose in an analytical report which is more comprehensive. An infinitive phrase begins both reports.

For example, if in an organization, an employee named Adams John is told to prepare a report that evaluates the effect of new government regulations in the importation of parts needed for production, an informational statement of purpose would go thus:

To identify the effects of new governmental regulations on the importation of parts.

An analytical statement of purpose would go thus:

To identify the new governmental regulations limiting the importation of parts, analyze the effects of these regulations, and provide recommendations on better ways to adapt to the current situation.

The above shows a more detailed analytical statement of purpose.