Report Writing

A report is a logical presentation of facts and information. The report information is needed for reviewing and evaluation progress, for future planning course of action and for taking decisions.

Report provides a feedback to the managers on various aspects of the organization

Every organization has a system of routine periodical reporting on the progress and the status of different activities.

Types

Reports may be routine or special.

Routine reports are periodical and are usually prepared by filling in printed forms to convey information about the progress or status of work.

Special reports are required when a special situation or problem arises.

1)   Routine

2)   Special

Routine Reports

Routine reports are usually forms in which blanks have to be filled in or multiple choice statements are to be ticked.

This is filled carefully to ensure that the management gets complete information.

the following are routine reports

1)   Progress report

2)   Inspection report

3)   Performance appraisal report

4)   Periodical report

Special Reports

Special reports may be written by an individual or by a group of persons to whom the task has been assigned. The report is submitted to the authority that has assigned it.

1)   F.I.R

2)   Investigation report

3)   Survey report

4)    Project report.