CMA Foundation · Fundamentals of Business Laws and Business Communication · Writing and Drafting for Business Audiences
In a formal business report, the executive summary (synopsis) is best described as:
An executive summary is a short overview of the report's purpose, main findings and recommendations, placed near the start so busy readers can grasp the essentials quickly. It is not a bibliography, a methods section or a collection of supporting tables.
- AA list of all sources consulted, placed at the end
- BA brief overview of purpose, key findings and recommendations, so a busy reader grasps the report without reading it allCorrect
- CA detailed account of the methods used in data collection
- DA set of tables and charts supporting the analysis
Explanation
The executive summary condenses the purpose, main findings and recommendations into a short piece, usually placed near the front. It is meant for senior readers short of time. Source lists are bibliography, methods belong in the body, and tables belong in the body or appendix.
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