Question

Briefly explain any four types of reports.

Explain any three types of reports used in a commercials organisation.

Name and explain any two types of reports.

Answer 1

1. Formal Report: Formal report is prepared in a prescribed format and presented before the management in an established procedure. Reports submitted by officials of Companies are usually formal reports. The formal reports are classified into two types. They are statutory reports and non-statutory reports.
2. Informal Report: Informal report is prepared in a format of the convenience of the reporter and presented directly before the required person as and when demanded. An informal report is presented in the form of a letter or memorandum. Generally, it takes the form of a person-to-person communication.
3. Special Report: Special report is prepared and presented before the top management on specific requirements. It usually contains the opinions or recommendations of the reporter with the help of facts and arguments. Examples for special report are opening of branch, introducing a new product, improving the quality or changing the shape or size of the product, etc.
4. Technical Report: Technical reports describe the process, progress, or results of technical or scientific research and include in-depth experimental details, data, and results.