CMA Foundation · Fundamentals of Business Laws and Business Communication · Use of Graphics and References for Business Communication
A sales manager at an Indian firm replaces three pages of quarterly figures in her report with a single bar chart. Which main communication benefit is she seeking?
She is seeking to make comparisons quickly understandable. A bar chart condenses pages of figures into one visual, letting readers see differences and trends at a glance, which saves time and improves comprehension. It does not remove data collection or ensure the reader agrees.
- AMaking comparisons quickly understandable to the readerCorrect
- BMaking the report legally binding on the reader
- CRemoving the need to collect any data
- DGuaranteeing that the reader agrees with the findings
Explanation
Graphics condense large amounts of data into a visual form so readers can see patterns and compare values at a glance. A chart does not create legal obligations, remove data collection, or ensure agreement.
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