Memorandum

A memo is normally used for communicating policies, procedures, or related official business ____________________.

• within an organization

• outside an organization

• between companies

• between organizations

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The purposes of memos include the following EXCEPT for ONE.

• information

• persuasion

• call to action

• goodwill

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It refers to the unofficial, informal communication network within an organization.

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Check all the common workplace purposes of a memorandum.

• Solicitation for opinions

• Changes in such aspects as policies, procedures, and prices

• Confirmations of verbal discussions, decisions, and meeting times

• Relationship building with other businesses

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A type of memo that is an in-house communication addressed to one or more individuals that convey one or more directives.

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What can be found in a heading segment?

• TO and FROM

• TYPIST

• SUBJECT

• DATE

• ADDRESS

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It announces the main topic, the purpose of the memo, the context and problem, and the specific assignment or task.

• closing segment

• opening segment

• introduction

• discussion

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It elaborates or lists major points associated with the topic; include all the details that support your ideas.

• closing segment

• opening segment

• introduction

• discussion

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It provides documentation or additional information your readers will need and list them at the end.

• closing segment

• summary

• introduction

• attachment

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