Explain the Types of Reports?

i) Information reports

• Presents data without analysis
• Routine activities - daily, weekly and monthly reports
• Form reports - complaints, accidents etc.

ii) Progress reports

• Monitors non routine activities

iii) Justification reports / Recommendation reports

• Presents information
• Offer analysis
• Aims to solve problems by evaluating options
• Offers recommendation

iv) Feasibility Reports

• Analyzes whether a company should proceed with a plan of action.
• Should a company invest thousands to expand its Web site?

v) Minutes of Meetings

• Record of proceedings of a meeting

vi) Summaries

• Organizes and condense information for quick reading and reference.
• Example : Executive Summary condenses long reports such as business plan and proposals.