Author Question: A cover letter for a grant proposal ________. A) is not necessary B) should avoid mentioning the ... (Read 131 times)

saliriagwu · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

A cover letter for a grant proposal ________.

A) is not necessary
B) should avoid mentioning the specific amount of money you are requesting
C) should specify how your request addresses the agency's mission
D) should end with a request that the reader consider your proposal, but wait for them to suggest a meeting
E) should be brief and not address issues like the feasibility of the project

Question 2

The process of negotiating an agreement in China can take a long time because ________ Chinese businesspeople.

A) relationships are very important to
B) unsolicited sales proposals are not entertained by
C) financial advantage and profit are not important to
D) oral commitments are not recognized by
E) written agreements are never used by

bobsmith · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: C
Explanation: C) When funding agencies review multiple proposals, they expect the cover letter to help them quickly understand who you are, what you are requesting, why the request is important, how it addresses the agency's mission, and why you believe your project is feasible.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Intercultural communication expert Linda Beamer explains that the Chinese generally consider the effect of a solution on the people and relationships before they take action. Because relationships are so important to Chinese businesspeople, the process of negotiating an agreement can take a long time.