Contemporary Business Reports

This text contains general guides for report writing and specific guides for a variety of common business reports, plus step-by-step instructions for using Internet tools for research, Microsoft Office 2010 for writing and editing reports, and PowerPoint for oral presentations. In addition to basic skills, the text also covers advanced skills such as planning and conducting business research, using and documenting primary and secondary sources, and analyzing data for complex reports. This fifth edition offers new sections on using electronic technology. Two additional online chapters cover areas not often treated in standard texts, such as business plans, employee manuals, and instruction sets. Instructor resources are also available online. The book is illustrated with b&w screenshots and examples of documents. Other learning features include discussion questions, ethical considerations, and application exercises for small groups and individuals. Kuiper and Clippinger are both professors emerita of business management at the University of South Carolina. Annotation c2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)