You are writing an analytical report on the U.S. sales of your newest product. Of the following topics, identify those that should be covered in the report's introduction, body, and close. Briefly explain your decisions.
a. Regional breakdowns of sales across the country
b. Date the product was released in the marketplace
c. Sales figures from competitors selling similar products worldwide
d. Predictions of how the struggling U.S. economy will affect sales over the next six months
e. Method used for obtaining the above predictions
f. The impact of similar products being sold in the United States by Japanese competitors
g. Your recommendation as to whether the company should sell this product internationally
h. Actions that must be completed by year end if the company decides to sell this product internationally