Which of the following is an external proposal?

A) A proposal suggesting a new volunteer program to your HR department
B) A proposal asking your boss to implement a flex-time schedule
C) A proposal seeking the business of a new customer
D) A proposal recommending a new process to your supervisor
E) A proposal requesting that your department be allocated funds for a new project

Answer: C
Explanation: C) An external proposal is addressed to people outside your organization, like a potential client or an agency that will provide funding, so this choice is correct.