Report Writing

Discuss how to state problems in report writing. What are the purposes of 'short form' versus 'long form' problem statements? What is similar / different between the two forms?

Active/Passive Voice

I have been asked to rewrite the following in the active voice: Whenever new positions are advertised in this organisation, few qualified people apply. Important posts have to be filled in other ways and talented employees are rarely recruited. A culture of inequality exists, which means the company does not get the best out of its staff and often not enough effort is made to think about how well projects can be done. Frequent changes to the structure of the organisation can mean that important personnel are not given the chance to be effective and sometimes key decisions don't happen. This view was backed up by the latest management report. I have also been asked to identify the passi... click for more

English Language Questions

I'm researching different native speaking English dialects and I need some help. Attached are some basic grammar/language questions designed to be answered by people whose first language is English. Please answer the questions and add any comments or critique you think important.

I need help with prepositions and vocabulary.

Question 1 Put correct preposition in the blank. 1. chicken ___ from going down the ski hill (meaning: lose courage) 2. pig ___ the restaurant (meaning: eat too much) 3. make ____ in the park (meaning: kiss passionately) 4. pick ___ a woman at a nightclub (meaning: ask for a date) 5. make ___ a white lie (meaning: create) 6. let in ___ a secret (meaning: tell) 7. back ___ a car (meaning: go in reverse) 8. give ___ a camera (meaning: return) 9. pitch ___ to help with the chores (give a hand) Question 2 Match words from Group A to Group B. Group A (1) surreal (2) heckle (3) go stag (4) fidelity (5) develop a thick skin (6) schmaltzy (7) casket (8) do impressions (... click for more

Business Communications II

Business Communication At Work Copyright 2000 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc Chapter 4 (Promoting Goodwill) & Chapter 5 (Planning and Organizing Business Messages) Revise this opening paragraph to eliminate the negative attitude and focus on positive ideas. 1. We are sorry to inform you that the Travel-Lite suitecase, Model X4457, you asked about is temporarily out of stock in our ware-house, just as Ms. Cummings of our Hilldale store informed you We anticipate getting some in by next month and having them available at the Hilldale store, if you can wait that long. Just check back with them in six weeks or so. Please see attached for all questions.