Question

select the correct answer.
read this excerpt from the executive summary of a proposal:
evidence from employee surveys indicates low employee morale. we propose four ways to improve employees’ attitudes: team-building exercises, team outings, leader interviews for performance, and more employee and management interaction. these recommendations will cost the organization less than $6,000. the initiative will also improve employee trust in management and increase overall productivity.
how does this executive summary help readers of the proposal?
a. it identifies the resources used to create the proposal.
b. it helps readers understand solutions to the stated problems.
c. it provides readers with a thorough idea of the problems discussed.
d. it gives readers an idea of the meaning of the terms used in the proposal.
e. it outlines the content of the proposal for readers.

Explanation:

The executive summary presents the problem (low morale) and the proposed solutions (four ways to improve). Option B says it helps readers understand solutions to stated problems, which matches as the summary states the problem and the solutions. Other options: A (no resource info), C (not thorough), D (not about term meanings), E (outlines content but main is problem - solution link).

Answer:

B. It helps readers understand solutions to the stated problems.