This section tells why you are writing this business memo to someone in authority, who can implement major changes.•Be brief and to the point.
•Clearly state the purpose of your executive memorandum, i.e. why are you writing this memo to support your position.
•Define your position clearly.
•Provide a brief overview of the problem/issue for which you are providing your position. You will be setting up your reader to have a clear understanding of your position and its importance.
•Briefly discuss relevant background/history and the context of the problem as to why it is important to address. Also highlight “any controversy” from the literature, as applicable.
•Briefly state one or two main theme(s)that support(s) your thesis statement.
•Provide a brief explanation of what is contained in this memo, i.e. the analysis where you present a comprehensive analysis and your recommendations.
