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i) explain the term “memorandum” ii) list four uses of a memorandum

i) explain the term “memorandum”
ii) list four uses of a memorandum

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Martin
i) Memorandum

- A memo is the short form for a memorandum. The word comes from a Latin term „memoir” which means a reminder. - A memo is the most convenient method of conveying a simple message or idea to a big or a large groups of people and very quickly within the organisation. A Memo may be accompanied with a cover note which may some other important information not mentioned in the memo.

- Memos are used for internal communication as a result of this they have a particular formation .of writing and are short Lei TO, From, Date, Subject, and Ref.

Four uses of a memorandum are;

- It is used to convey instruction or directive
- It serves as a reminder
- It is used for a request/proposal
- It is used as notice
- It is used as caution


marto answered the question on February 5, 2019 at 06:48

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