Write a SINGLE proposal memo to the instructor (in proper memo format) on the scope of your suggested topics for your Formal Report. Proper memo format can be found in the assigned course readings for this unit, or by clicking here (Links to an external site.). In addition to a memo heading, brief introduction, and clear conclusion, the proposal memo should, at a minimum, cover the following:
• First choice topic: Name the company or business you wish to research. Fully describe the problem or process you want to address in the formal report and WHY it’s an important topic to be addressed. Also explain who the audience would be for this topic.
• Second choice topic: Name the company or business you wish to research. Fully describe the problem or process you want to address in the formal report and WHY it’s an important topic to be addressed. Also explain who the audience would be for this topic.
• Third choice topic: Name the company or business you wish to research. Fully describe the problem or process you want to address in the formal report and WHY it’s an important topic to be addressed. Also explain who the audience would be for this topic.
Example Topics for Formal Report
*Topics should be targeted to a single, specific company*
• Men’s Wearhouse should implement a more formal, structured training protocol for new hires
• Company X could improve their sales forecasting and ability to predict their customer profile by better using data analytics and specific statistical analysis.
• Company X should investigate ways to increase revenue stream and customer base
BAD TOPICS for the formal report (these topics do not meet assignment requirements):
• Reducing pollution
• Legalizing medical marijuana
• Reducing obesity in America
• People should not smoke
• How to improve marketing at all local restaurants
• Reducing homelessness
• Police body cameras
• Walmart should not open/operate in small towns
• College tuition should be lowered
• College athletes should be paid/compensated