When a firm is looking for multiple competitive bids, they distribute a(n) _____.

When a firm is looking for multiple competitive bids, they distribute a(n) _____.
 
  A) request for proposal (RFP)
  B) unsolicited proposal
  C) solicited proposal
  D) internal proposal
  E) noncompetitive proposal

Ques. 2

Which of the following is an external proposal?
 
  A) A proposal suggesting a new volunteer program to your HR department
  B) A proposal asking your boss to implement a flex-time schedule
  C) A proposal seeking the business of a new customer
  D) A proposal recommending a new process to your supervisor
  E) A proposal requesting that your department be allocated funds for a new project

Ques. 3

Which of the following questions is used to identify the level of persuasion necessary for the proposal, as well as its appropriate form?
 
  A) What are the benefits of my proposal for the audience?
  B) What content must I include?
  C) How can I establish credibility?
  D) Is my proposal solicited or unsolicited?
  E) What are the possible objections to this proposal?

Ques. 4

By definition, a(n) ________ proposal is one your audience has asked you to submit.
 
  A) external
  B) internal
  C) solicited
  D) unsolicited
  E) noncompetitive

Ques. 5

A proposal that the writer initiates is called a(n) _____ proposal.
 
  A) solicited
  B) external
  C) formal
  D) internal
  E) unsolicited

Ques. 6

By considering the ________, you can identify the level of persuasion necessary as well as the appropriate form for the proposal.
 
  A) purpose
  B) need
  C) context
  D) content
  E) medium

Ques. 7

Which of the following is an internal proposal?
 
  A) a proposal asking another company to do a joint venture
  B) a proposal asking local businesses if they will sponsor your charity event
  C) a proposal asking a client to select your firm for an upcoming project
  D) a proposal asking your supervisor to implement a new initiative
  E) a proposal asking a foundation to fund a program for your community