BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The main difference between a letter and a memo is ____
A
length
B
formality
C
audience
D
tone
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Key Differences Between Memo and Letter A memo uses informal tone and is straight to the point. On the other extreme, letters are very formal and contain lots of information.

Detailed explanation-2: -Memos are brief business documents usually used internally to inform or persuade employees concerning business decisions on policy, procedure, or actions. Letters are brief, print messages often used externally to inform or persuade customers, vendors, or the public.

Detailed explanation-3: -Emails are generally used both within an organization (“in-house”) and outside an organization, when the subject is relatively informal and routine. Memos are used only for communication within an organization, especially when the subject is more formal, non-routine, and more serious than what you’d write in an email.

Detailed explanation-4: -1. Circulars are intended for mass distribution whereas memos are intended for a select few. 2. Circulars often bear general announcements and have several subjects while memos often bear a limited subject matter.

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