What is a Memo?
A Memo, also known as Memorandum, is defined as the type of document for highlighting a specific content or information which in turn is essential for the purpose of communication at workplace. A memo is a most common form of communication within an office environment to easily convey information from one section or department of the company to another. A memo is often drafted by the management of the company and addressed to the employees or coworkers or from the head of the department to the company in a quick and informative way. Some of the basic elements of a memo include name of the originator of the document, intended recipient or recipients, issuing date, general topic, body of the document, signature along with seal of the originator. A memo is a useful tool in any business setting that involves two or more parties or workers. A memo can be issued and stored as a manual document or as an electronic document as well as in form of hard copy.