Author Question: Which of the following would be the most ethical approach to proposal writing? A) Discuss flaws ... (Read 86 times)

burchfield96 · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

Which of the following would be the most ethical approach to proposal writing?

A) Discuss flaws in your competitor's products or services so the audience does not error in deciding who to grant the project to.
B) Make product or service comparisons based on customer reviews
C) Ignoring other options that would work for the audience, if the audience did not specifically request information on those
D) Promise whatever it will take to win the contract, and determine how to meet those obligations after
E) Discuss the costs that will accurately meet your audience's requirements and expectations.

Question 2

After reading the ________ of your proposal, your audience should understand your main ideas without having to read the entire proposal.

A) analysis
B) introduction
C) overview
D) context
E) requirements

nekcihc358 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: E
Explanation: E) As a writer, avoid common traps that undermine the integrity of your proposal. Do not knowingly exaggerate the benefits of your proposal or hide the costs in order to meet your audience's requirements or expectations.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C
Explanation: C) The overview or executive summary is a condensed description of the proposal that summarizes key ideas. The executive summary should enable your audience to understand your proposal's main ideas without having to read through the entire document.