Профессия – менеджер. Учебно-методическое пособие

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Рецензенты:

кандидат философских наук, доцент, заведующий кафедрой гуманитарных дисциплин НЧФ НОУ ВПО «Университета управления

«ТИСБИ» Е.В. Кузнецова;

кандидат педагогических наук, доцент кафедры иностранных языков ФГБОУ ВПО «НИСПТР» Н.В. Кагуй.

Зубцова Л.К.

Профессия – менеджер: учебно-методическое пособие / Л.К. Зубцова. – Наб. Челны, 2012. – 94 с.

Учебно-методическое пособие разработано для более углубленного изучения английского языка студентами по направлению подготовки «Менеджмент» в соответствии с требованиями ФГОС ВПО и предполагает формирование общекультурных и профессиональных компетенций в ходе обучения.

Предназначено для студентов неязыковых факультетов высших учебных заведений, а также для преподавателей английского языка.

©Зубцова Л.К., 2012 © ФГБОУ ВПО «НИСПТР», 2012

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ПРЕДИСЛОВИЕ

Учебно-методическое пособие составлено с учетом модулей рабочей программы бакалавриата по направлению подготовки «Менеджмент» и актуально тем, что предназначено не только для более детального рассмотрения тематического материала во всех его аспектах, но и для совершенствования навыков и умений разговорной речи на английском языке.

Результаты освоения ООП ВПО определяются приобретаемыми выпускником компетенциями, т.е. способностью применять знания, умения и личные качества в соответствии с задачами профессиональной деятельности. В связи с чем, предлагаемый материал пособия послужит формированию у студентов следующих общекультурных и профессиональных компетенций:

-использование иностранного языка в межличностном общении и профессиональной деятельности;

-выражение своих мыслей и мнений в деловом общении на иностранном языке (публичные выступления, переговоры, деловая переписка, электронные коммуникации);

-извлечение необходимой информации из оригинальных текстов на иностранном языке по проблемам экономики и бизнеса;

-развитие навыков устного и письменного сообщения информации страноведческого, общеэкономического и профессионального характера с помощью простых речевых средств;

-умение фиксировать основное содержание информации, полученной при чтении (составление планов, аннотаций и др.) и аудировании;

-способность к анализу и проектированию межличностных, групповых и организационных коммуникаций.

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II. What word do these expressions mean:

Model: What a person does to earn a living ; employment is…...

What a person does to earn a living ; employment is a work.

Buying or selling of goods; exchange of goods for money or other goods is ... .

One needing advanced education and special training…… Act of choosing; right or possibility of choosing…… Deciding; judging; result of this; settlement of a question…… Complete; get something done; gain or reach by effort…… Capacity or power to do something physical or mental…… Awaken; cause somebody to become active……

Support; give hope courage or confidence to……

Piece of work, either to be done, or completed; employment; position…… Familiarity gained by experience; range of information……

Feeling of being sorry or sad at the loss of something or of annoyance of disappointment because something has or has not or cannot be done…… Having or showing skill; ability to do something well……

Show that a person, statement is right, reasonable or proper……

Taking and holding possession of; business, trade……

III. Arrange the pairs of synonyms :

a)development, diversity, education, habit, protect, share, leisure, affirm, humanity;

b)time off, mankind, improvement, teaching, dissimilarity, divide, tendency, defend, declare.

IV. Use the words given below instead of distinguished expressions:

1.It is very important for a specialist in business matters to be a SKILFUL user of computers.

2.MANAGERS play an important role in the modern society.

3.It was my father who AROUSED my interest in that field.

4.Culture is a way of life and a way of being for a given SOCIAL

COMMUNITY.

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Leaders, professional, environment, stimulate

V. Use the following words and phrases in the sentences of your own:

The very essence of my future profession; economic management; to choose the right one; to be a skilful user; development of our societies; diversity; affirm; share with others; trends.

VI. Read the text below:

TEXT A. Choosing an Occupation

There are many interesting and useful professions, and it is really not an easy task to choose the right one. I began to think about my future profession at the age of 15 when I studied at school. It offered a general course of academic and non-academic subjects, providing general education. Besides, it offers a number of courses giving profound knowledge in a variety of fields: the humanities, natural sciences, mathematics. My favourite subjects at school were mathematics and English. My teachers were well-educated people with deep knowledge of the subjects. They encouraged me in my desire to become an economist. As for my parents, they always discussed their professional matters at home. It was my father who aroused my interest in that field. You see, he is a chief economist at a large plant and I often saw him worked at home and discussed business matters with his colleagues.

Now I know well what I‘m going to do in future. It is a career in business economics. I came to this decision little by little. In my opinion, a job should be interesting and socially important. That is the reason why I have chosen the profession of an economist. I am very well aware of the fact that I need profound knowledge in the chosen field. To become a good specialist in economics and business one must know many sciences, such as business economics, finance and credits, history of economic theory and philosophy, mathematics, as well as economic management, trade business and, of course, marketing which is a modern philosophy of business.

It is important for a specialist in business matters to be a skilful user of computers and to speak at least one foreign language. It should better be English as it is the most popular language of international business communication. You‘ll be able to follow business developments in the world by listening to radio and TV views, by reading newspapers or magazines, or by getting in contact with your business partners abroad.

If I pass my entrance exams successfully and enter the University, I‘ll try to study to the best of my abilities to achieve my life‘s ambition and to justify the hopes of my parents. I also hope that I‘ll never regret my choice and get a well-paid and interesting job afterwards. I think to become an economist is my final choice.

Maybe I should consider a job in a world of banking. There‘s a surprisingly wide range to choose from, in the financial world. For example, I could work for a big international company, run my own company, write about economics as a financial journalist, run my own international Business Research Agency, raise money for charities or just sell famous paintings.

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VII. Identify these terms:

Useful professions; an easy task to choose; well-educated people; my desire to become an economist; discuss business matters with one‘s colleagues; a skilful user of computers; international business communication; to get in contact with one‘s business partners abroad; to justify the hopes of one‘s parents; a well-paid and interesting job; to raise money for charities; economy; business economics; finance and credits; history of economic theory and philosophy; mathematics; trade business; marketing.

VIII. Complete the following sentences:

1.There are many…

2.I came to this decision…

3.My father was a chief economist…

4.To become a good specialist…

5.It is better to know English as it…

6.I‘ll try to study…

IX. Answer the following questions:

1.Are there any interesting and useful professions in the world?

2.What are they?

3.What was your dream at school?

4.What do you specialize in?

5.Why have you chosen the career of a manager?

6.Why have you decided to enter the University?

7.What sciences must you know to become a good specialist?

8.What is the role of computer and English in business matters?

9.Is your profession socially important?

10.Does the University give profound knowledge in a variety of fields?

X. Discuss in class which ideas from the text you share and which you don’t.

Here are some useful expressions:

The point I am making is…

It is generally felt…

I‘m bound to say…

I‘m inclined to point out…

I couldn‘t agree more…

Everyone knows that…

Don‘t forget…

XI. Express the main idea of the text in 5 sentences. Use the patterns given below:

The text deals with …

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It has been stated that …

It has also been claimed …

It has been concluded …

As far as I know…

XII. Retell the text.

XIII. Learn these words:

designer, nurse, manager, teacher, journalist, architect, bank clerk, driver, police, farmer, gardener, engineer, waiter, free-lance photographer, interpreter, security officer accountant and say:

XIV. Work in pairs:

a)make remarks on a topic about the role of choosing an occupation in the young people’s life. Use the following patterns expressing doubts

and reservations:

I‘m not sure about that… Yes, but don‘t you think…

I‘d like to reserve judgment on that…

Everyone knows that…

You must admit that…

b) read and reproduce these dialogues:

Model 1

-Has Willy a sister? -Yes, he has.

-What‘s his sister‘s job?

-She is a secretary.

-Does she work hard?

-Yes, she types a lot of letters and contracts.

- Must the workers of your office know English?

-Yes, they must. We have customers in many English-speaking countries.

Model 2

-Mr. Brown, let me introduce my colleague to you. This is Mr. Belov, our manager.

-How do you do, Mr. Belov. -How do you do, Mr. Brown. -Sit down, please. Tea or coffee?

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-Coffee, please. -Here you are. -Thank you.

-Not at all. Shall we begin our talk? -All right.

XV. Imagine yourself in one of the following situations and act on this instructions:

1.Some people think that the scientific and technological progress is a negative phenomenon in our life; other people think it is a positive phenomenon. Your friend wants to find out your opinion. Answer his questions, give your arguments. Find out your friend‘s opinion.

2.You are Sales Manager and have just arrived in Moscow from Toronto. You are glad to meet your business partners. Speak about your companies.

XVI. Translate this text into Russian:

TEXT B

Today there are different kinds of jobs and new ones are constantly appearing. No wonder that it is not an easy thing to make the right choice. There are also many careers in economy. Some of the principles are concerned with macroeconomics while others connected with microeconomics. When choosing a future career, we should consider different factors: money and satisfaction from our job. Money is one of the most important factors when you make a choice. There are highly - paid jobs and low-paid jobs. For example, a businessman, a president are highly-paid jobs. A worker, a doctor or an engineer are low-paid jobs. I think everybody wants to earn as much money as possible. Training promotional prospects and conditions should be also taken into account. When you are an economist, for example, your education never ends.

On the other hand, it‘s good when you get satisfaction from your job. It is very important to choose a profession that suits your interests. In my opinion, a job should be interesting and socially important. Some jobs are considered to be more suitable for men and others for women. For example, the professions of secretary or nurse are more suitable for women. A lifeguard or a pilot are more likely the jobs for men. You should also decide whether you want to work indoors or outdoors.

To make the right choice, you should take into account your traits of character. It goes without saying that to become a good doctor you must be patient caring and kind. Teacher‘s work requires love for children, profound knowledge of subjects, and the ability to explain. A secretary has to be efficient and careful in order to do her work quickly and accurately. Salespeople

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need to be friendly and persuasive, to get people buy their products. Psychologists are innovators, inventing new approaches to people and societies. Some other jobs like helping with the design of computer systems are less wellknown.

There are so many people who influence us in choosing our occupation. Parents and friends play a very important role in our choices.

XVII. Translate from Russian into English:

Из всех интересных и полезных профессий нелегко выбрать правильную. Для достижения своих жизненно важных целей я выбрал экономические науки. Чтобы стать хорошим специалистом, необходимо знать экономику предприятий, финансы и кредиты, историю экономических учений, философию, математику, маркетинг. Английский язык – это язык международного делового общения. Зная его, мы можем следить за развитием бизнеса в мире, слушать радио и телевизионные новости, читать газеты и журналы, общаться с деловыми партнерами за рубежом. Интернет также позволяет быстро и эффективно делиться специальными знаниями и огромными объемами информации с коллегами со всего мира.

XVIII. Text for additional reading:

TEXT C. Choosing a Career

Let me introduce myself. My name is Kate Smirnova. I am the only child in my family. I am a pupil of the eleventh form of a secondary school. I leave my school this year and understand that the time to choose my future profession has come. It's not an easy task to make the right choice of a job. I have known for a long time that leaving school is the beginning of my independent life, the beginning of a far more serious examination of my abilities and character and I hope my school education will form a basis for my future occupation.

I have asked myself a lot of times: "What do I want to be when I leave school?" A few years ago it was difficult for me to give a definite answer. As the years passed I changed my mind a lot of times about which science or field of industry to specialize in. It was difficult to make up my mind and choose one of the hundreds jobs to which I might be better suited.

There are many useful professions and I think, now in Russia in demand are professions connected with economics, computers, advertising business and tourism.

A couple of years ago I wanted to become a historian. I thought it was a very interesting profession. I was good at history in school. I decided to enter the History Faculty. I am interested in it because history helps scholars to ex-

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