2021 Business Studis Grade 11 Notes Term 3 Chapter 17
2021 Business Studis Grade 11 Notes Term 3 Chapter 17
2021 Business Studis Grade 11 Notes Term 3 Chapter 17
BUSINESS STUDIES
GRADE 11
TERM 3
CHAPTER 17
2021
PRESENTATION OF BUSINESS
INFORMATION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TOPICS PAGES
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TERM DEFINITION
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3.1 Tables
● A set of facts/figures systematically displayed, especially in columns.
3.2 Graphs
● These are visual illustrations to provide information in a clear and concise way.
● Information in the graphs requires interpretation and comparisons must be made to see
relationship between different sets of data.
3.3 Diagrams
● A drawing showing the appearance/structure/workings of data in a schematic representation.
● Diagrams and illustrations are used for making verbal descriptions clearer.
3.4 Posters
● They are used to advertise something or act as a reminder of something.
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● They are effective when they are bold and eye catching.
3.5 Hand-outs
● Printed information provided to the audience to accompany a presentation.
● People attending a verbal presentation prefer to handouts at the end of the presentation to
remind them of the key points of the presentation.
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3.7 PowerPoint
● A collection of pages arranged in a sequence that contain text and images for presenting to
an audience.
● Video clips can provide variety and capture the attention of the audience.
● Include graphics.
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● Refrain from using busy borders, different fonts and too many different colours.
● Allow an empty page at the end of the handout to allow for the audience to make
additional notes during the presentation.
● Consider external factors, e.g. noisy surroundings, which may influence the
presentation.
● Keep to the time limit to prevent boredom.
● The electronic files can be emailed, distributed in the company or posted on the internet.
● The presentation if in writing can be used by someone else if the original presenter is no
longer available.
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● The written presentation can also be sent to the stakeholders that were unable to attend the
presentation.
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● Plan the report structure e.g. title, contents page, introduction, body and conclusion
● Prepare a work plan, start early and allow time for brainstorming and preliminary research.
● Clearly display the topic of the report at the top of the page.
● Put together the first draft of the report, print the first draft and read sometime later.
● Balance the quality of information by being specific and straight to the point.
● Anticipate the audience and issues, it could be distributed to people whom it was not
intended.
● Write the executive summary.
● Reread the whole report to check for spelling, grammar and layout mistakes.
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● Use bright paper and black text if budget does not allow for colour printing.
● Repeat the question so that so that everyone can understand the basis of your response
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● Rephrase questions if uncertain and if you do not know the answer then admit
● Limit question time so that it does not make you go over your time limit.
● Always address the questions and not the person/Address questions in an orderly manner
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