Cover Page Executive Summary Table of Contents Background Problem/ Opportunity Research Objectives
Action Standard Research Method Research Results Managerial Implications Appendices Acknowledge Sources
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- A descriptive title that clearly identifies the content and the context, (i.e., company or industry, period of time) of the report, letting the reader know quickly its relevance to a decision;
- Names of the people responsible for the report’s content, and may also include the sponsoring company name, contact information and description; and the
- Date of the report.
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