Business Management: Command Words

Question	Answer
Describe	Provide a thorough description
Discuss	Examine closely taking account of strengths and weaknesses in an argument; offer reasons for and against (advantages & disadvantages). Try and use the word whereas when comparing factors.
Distinguish	Identify the differences between 2 or more factors. Try and use the word whereas when comparing factors.
Explain	Give a detailed response (definition and explanation) as to how/why something may benefit/hinder. Try and use the words therefore or so that or which means that when adjoining sentences. An explanation is asking for a consequence or the end result of something.
Give	Pick some key factors and name them.
Identify	Give the name or identifying characteristics of something.
Justify	Give reasons to support suggestions, conclusions.
List	State the factors (with no explanation or elaboration)
Name	Identify the names or make a list
Outline	State the main features
State	Present in brief form
Suggest	State a possible reason or course of action (no development required). Your suggestion as expert advising someone.
Compare	Identify similarities and differences between 2 or more factors. Try and use the word whereas when comparing factors.
Define	Give a clear meaning

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	Created by Lewis White over 11 years ago