Jan is a technical writer for Endco, Inc., a company that has just completed a study to determine whether to convert to a more advanced type of server software. Jan is now compiling information for a report that will document the study and will be presented to Endco's CEO, budget director, and operations manager. Jan made a table showing the pros and cons of each of the three brands of software under consideration, along with costs. Endco's Computer Services director also gave Jan his conclusions about each brand and suggestions for what the company ought to do next. Which of the following statements is correct?
A) Jan should prepare an informational report.
B) Jan should include the problems that initiated the study.
C) Jan should not include the computer services director's recommendations because the CEO is the final decision maker.
D) Jan's report should not include the table about software because her most important readers are not knowledgeable about server software.

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Including the problems that initiated the study provides context and justification for the study, helping decision-makers understand the need for the evaluation and potential change.

Jan Is a Technical Writer for Endco, Inc