Formal and Informal Reports

"A business report is an orderly, unbiased communication of factual information that serves some business purpose."
Reports provide feedback to the manager on various aspects of organization. The information is needed for reviewing and evaluating progress, planning for future course of action and taking decisions.
Reports can be written in direct and indirect method/approach:
The Direct approach saves time and makes the report easier to understand by giving readers the main idea first. This method is use when audience is supportive.
The Indirect approach helps overcome resistance by with-holding the main idea until later in the report. This method is use when audience is un supportive and need more education and knowledge.
TYPES OF REPORTS
Reports come in all sizes. The type of report depends on its function
Formal and Informal Reports
.There are clear differences between informal and formal reports. In a business setting, informal reports are usually exchanged among a department's members. Informal reports usually arise based on the needs of the members of the organization or group. On the other hand, formal reports, will be a report that is exchanged or submitted to higher management or outside the company. Formal reports can be cumbersome and time consuming. They are usually longer than informal reports.
Formal: in org there is mostly formal reports are written
Different Types of Formal Reports
When one is looking through the different types of formal reports, they will have to distinguish between two categories: informational reports and analytical reports, in addition to various tips which will easily guide a person in selecting and executing a proper report.
Informational Reports: Informational reports are simply a gathering and presentation of information
Example: Manager of a city’s website might prepare an informational report for the city council; the report would provide statistics on the number of people who pay their city water and