Introduction(2) Many of the report types are common to most workplaces, but some are more frequently found in particular occupational areas e.g. the case study report is common in social work and related professions Reports are produced in different formats: some as letters or memos, others as much longer, more formal documents. However, all reports have certain similar features Purpose: reports are written to solve problems and to recommend action to exploit opportunities Audience: reports are usually written by order of senior staff and are then read by senior staff i. e reports are normally intra-company documents for upward trans/asss'pn2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 3,8,2, 10,11, 2,13,14,15Tasks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Introduction (2) Many of the report types are common to most workplaces, but some are more frequently found in particular occupational areas e.g. the case study report is common in social work and related professions. Reports are produced in different formats: some as letters or memos, others as much longer, more formal documents. However, all reports have certain similar features: • Purpose: reports are written to solve problems and to recommend action to exploit opportunities • Audience: reports are usually written by order of senior staff and are then read by senior staff i.e. reports are normally intra-company documents for upward transmission