Business Communication

RECOMMENDATION REPORT
Dr. A. Aleiss

This report is a stand-alone writing project for each student. The assignment show showcase
business writing style, critical thinking, and data collection. resources.

Assignment
1. You are a research analyst of a private firm hired by the Senior Partner of a real corporation.
Your job is to explore an ethical issue affecting that corporation, then recommend a course of
action. Your title should be as below:

Full Company Name and Ethical Issue

Example: Yahoo, Inc. and Data Breaches

First, choose one company and a clearly defined topic in a few key words (company’s full
name and ethical issue). Follow example above.

2. Second, create a brief report in the exact order of the outline (below). The report must be a
minimum of four (4) single-spaced pages in 12 pt New Times Roman font. One of the four
pages must include a graphic (table, line graph, bar graph, or pie chart).

a. Begin with a Cover Page (title of report in key words plus your name)

b. Write a Letter of Transmittal. The first paragraph describes what is being sent and the
purpose for sending it. The second paragraph summarizes key elements and provides the
recipient with other useful information (i.e., explain why the presentation has been called
for and identify the main ethical issue you’re exploring).

c. Add a Table of Contents (use two columns: left side the title of each section; right side the
page numbers)

d. You should begin with a brief background of the company itself.

e. Describe the company’s position on the issue.

f. Identify and give an objective summary of the best arguments of three of the company’s
critics (i.e., that is, those who criticize or disagree with the company’s position). Know
their counterarguments as they would view it.

g. Finally, based upon your research, recommend a course of action for the company.

h. Include a Reference Page in APA format in-text citations: one from ABI
Inform/Complete, one from Global Newsservice, and one from Business Source Premier. Do
not cite wire services. Articles cited should be 600+ words.
 APA entries should be typed, alphabetized, and single-spaced with double spaces between
each on the same page as your summary. Be consistent with your style and punctuation.

*You must identify three categories (such as consumers, the government, special interest
groups, etc.) of the company’s critics. Research CSU library databases for material on your
topic.

Specifics
Length: Remember, the report must be a minimum of four (4) single-spaced pages in 12 pt New
Times Roman font. One of the four pages must include a graphic (table, line graph, bar graph, or
pie chart).

Total Course Grade: 55 pts. Grading will be based upon your organization, format, grammar +
syntax, and ability to synthesize your data.

Due Date: Mon/Wed classes Wed Nov 14 Friday classes only Friday Nov 16