Prepared and presented at regular, prescribed intervals. They may be submitted annually, semi-annually, quarterly, monthly, fortnightly, weekly or even daily.
It analyses the facts, draws conclusions and makes recommendations.
Usually in the form of a person-to-person communication. It may range from a short, almost fragmentary statement of facts on a single page, to a more developed presentation taking several pages.
These reports present facts about certain given activity in detail without any note or suggestions.
Prepared in a prescribed form and is presented according to an established procedure to a prescribed authority.
Formal reports which are not required under any law but which are prepared to help the management in framing the policies.
A report prepared and presented according to the form and procedure laid down by law.
They are related to a single occasion or situation. Such as technical report of a particular product.
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Interpretative
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Informal
Informative