Business Reports

^{Example 1: Executive Summary} 

Context: A company analyzing its sales performance over the last quarter.

"This report provides an overview of the company's sales performance for Q4 2024. The analysis shows a 12% increase in total revenue compared to the previous quarter, mainly due to higher demand for our premium products. However, online sales have slightly declined by 5%, highlighting the need for a revised digital marketing strategy. Based on these findings, we recommend increasing investment in targeted social media campaigns and optimizing the e-commerce platform."

1. What is the main purpose of an executive summary in a business report?

a) To provide detailed explanations of every section

b) To summarize the key points for quick reading

c) To discuss the company’s history

2. Based on the example of the Executive Summary, what was the recommendation for improving sales performance?

a) Reduce the price of all products

b) Increase investment in targeted social media campaigns and optimize the e-commerce platform 

c) Focus more on in-store promotions

Example 2: Findings & Data Analysis 

Context: A company evaluating employee satisfaction based on a survey.

"The employee satisfaction survey conducted in January 2025 reveals that 78% of employees are satisfied with their work environment. The main positive aspects mentioned include flexible working hours (65%) and career development opportunities (58%). However, 35% of employees expressed concerns about workload distribution. Additionally, 20% reported difficulties in communication between departments. These results suggest that the company should consider implementing workload management strategies and improving internal communication channels."

3. In the Findings & Data Analysis section, what percentage of employees were satisfied with their work environment according to the survey?

a) 58%

b) 78%

c) 35%

4. What was a common concern among employees in the survey mentioned in the Findings & Data Analysis?

a) Workload distribution

b) Flexible working hours

c) Career development opportunities

Example 3: Recommendations Section 

Context: A report proposing solutions for reducing costs in a logistics company.

"To enhance cost efficiency in our logistics operations, we recommend the following actions:

Optimize delivery routes – Implementing AI-driven route planning software could reduce fuel consumption by 15%.

Negotiate supplier contracts – Renegotiating agreements with key suppliers may lead to a 10% reduction in procurement costs.

Increase warehouse automation – Introducing automated inventory management systems will minimize human errors and improve efficiency.

By implementing these strategies, we estimate an annual cost reduction of approximately €500,000."

5. Based on the Recommendations section, what is one of the proposed strategies to reduce costs in a logistics company?

a) Increase delivery times

b) Implement AI-driven route planning software 

c) Hire more drivers

6. According to the example of the Recommendations section, what is the estimated annual cost reduction after implementing the proposed strategies?

a) €1,000,000

b) €200,000

c) €500,000

General Questions on Business Reports 

7. In business reports, the language used should be:

a) Informal and conversational

b)Personal and casual

c) Formal and objective

8. Which of the following is the correct way to introduce findings in a business report?

a) "The data suggests that…"

b) "I think that…"

c) "Once upon a time…"

9. Which of these sections is typically included in a business report?

a) Recommendations based on data

b) A list of personal opinions

c) The history of the writer’s career

10. What is NOT typically analyzed in a business report?

a) Company performance

b) Financial results

c) Personal feelings of employees