- •Unit 1 Companies
- •2. Work in pairs and discuss what you know about Ford and its history. Now read the magazine article. Ford of Britain
- •3. Match the information about these multinational companies to the correct company.
- •4. Read this history of Dr. Martens shoes. The writer uses the Present tense to make the summary seem “alive”. Dr. Martens always living shoes
- •5. The text is about the French company, Bic. Can you name three of Bic's products? Now quickly read the text to check. Bic’s success in a throwaway world
- •6. Read the information about Boeing, ignoring punctuation for the moment.
- •8. Work in pairs to find out about emi (Electrical Musical Industries), one of the world's leading music companies.
- •Introduction
- •Main Body of the Presentation
- •10. Self-study task
- •Key Vocabulary (Unit 1)
- •Unit 2 Recruitment
- •2. Read the questions and check the meaning of the words in bold. Ask and answer the questions in pairs.
- •3. Which workers normally do these things? Make sentences using the suitable professions.
- •4. Look at the list of expressions describing job requirements, then match the definitions (1-6) to an expression.
- •5. Complete the sentences below using the given words/phrases.
- •7. Prepare to describe a job you would like to do in the future. Make notes on the following:
- •8. Read the introduction to the text. Who is Ricardo Semler? What problem did he have?
- •9. Read the quotes and say if you agree or disagree with them, then discuss the quotes with your partner.
- •A) Where do you think each of the following headings should be placed?
- •11. Read about the letter of application. The Letter of Application
- •12. Read the article. Job swapping
- •13. Self-study task
- •Key Vocabulary (Unit 2)
- •Unit 3 Management Styles
- •3. Read the portraits of managers in five different countries and decide which country each one corresponds to.
- •What are managers?
- •4. Read about management styles and then the stories of people from different countries about their bosses. Management styles
- •My beloved boss…
- •5. Listen to the interview.
- •Choose the correct option:
- •Listen again. What did Mr. Wilkins reply to each question?
- •Self-study task
- •Key Vocabulary (Unit 3)
- •Unit 4 Setting up a Business
- •2. In pairs, decide which of the advantages and disadvantages below you would associate with the following forms of business. In some cases there may be more than one correct answer.
- •3. Read the following expressions and check you understand them. Then discuss the questions using the given phrases.
- •4. Listen to the first part of a seminar and answer the questions.
- •A) Listen to the rest of the seminar. Which of the expressions in ex. 3 does the speaker mention?
- •How to be an entrepreneur
- •44 Or above
- •Between 44 and 22
- •Below 22
- •Answer the questions:
- •Is starting a business for me?
- •Discuss the questions:
- •What could I do?
- •What kind of business can you start? Will it work?
- •How to present ideas to a group
- •Key Vocabulary (Unit 4)
- •Unit 5 Business Environment
- •2. Look at the shopping baskets which show the prices of everyday goods in five countries.
- •3. 'The Big Mac Index' shows how long it takes in different countries to earn enough money to buy a Big Mac with French fries. Look at the information below. The Big Mac Index
- •4. Read the story.
- •Vibrant Business Environment
- •Read the following sentences and match them to possible reasons.
- •Look at the top list which ranks countries according to competitiveness. World beaters: the most competitive countries (previous ranking in brackets)
- •7. The words in bold are connectors that show the writer is adding more information. Read the examples to see how they are used.
- •8. Self-study task
- •Key Vocabulary (Unit 5)
- •Unit 6 Company Performance
- •Read the information below. What’s an annual report?
- •Answer the questions:
- •Ikea sales
- •Ikea purchases
- •4. The newspaper article below is about Marks & Spencer (m&s). Read the first two paragraphs. What were profits like when the text was written? No Quick Respite in Sight for m&s*
- •Read paragraph 3 and say which two sectors Marks & Spencer deals in. Which one is doing well?
- •On the retailing side m&s is involved in various product ranges. Read paragraphs 3-5 and say which of the following are mentioned:
- •Read paragraphs 6, 7, 8, then answer the questions:
- •The text describes the trends for m&s's profits in key markets. Put each word from the box in the table:
- •E) Listen to how the verbs and nouns are pronounced:
- •5. Describing trends
- •European car sales 1991 - 2000
- •Key Vocabulary (Unit 6)
- •Appendix Unit 1
- •8. Student b
- •6. Student b: Look at the graph below which shows cinema attendance for Poland, Germany and Britain.
- •Tapescripts Unit 1 Companies
- •Unit 2 Recruitment
- •Unit 3 Management Styles
- •Unit 4 Setting up a Business
- •Unit 5 Business Environment
- •Contents:
3. 'The Big Mac Index' shows how long it takes in different countries to earn enough money to buy a Big Mac with French fries. Look at the information below. The Big Mac Index
Working time required to buy a Big Mac type hamburger and a large portion of French fries around the world:
Chicago 14 min.
Frankfurt 23 min.
Tokyo 25 min.
London 38 min.
Johannesburg 45 min.
Buenos Aires 68 min.
Jacarta 97 min.
Budapest 128 min.
Nairobi 177 min.
Caracas 243 min.
Lagos 683 min.
In Lagos it takes almost two full working days for the average worker to earn enough to buy a Big Mac and a large portion of French fries.
In Tokyo it only takes 25 minutes.
a) Answer the questions:
1. How long must people work in Nairobi, Caracas, London and Budapest to buy a Big Mac and fries?
2. How much do a Big Mac and large fries cost in Russia? How long do you have to work to buy them? (based on the average wage)
(CD) b) Listen to the following sentences. Do you think the speaker is sure about the reasons she gives for the price of Big Macs, or is she making educated guesses? How do you know?
4. Read the story.
Vibrant Business Environment
A market-oriented economy and government policies that provide businesses with the opportunity for growth and profits have made Malaysia a highly competitive manufacturing and export base. One of Malaysia's major pull factors is its large pool of young, educated and trainable workforce. Many of Malaysia's university graduates are trained overseas in fields such as engineering, and accountancy, allowing them to adapt easily to an international corporate environment. English is widely used in Malaysia especially in business.
The country's legal and accounting practices derived from the British system are familiar to most international companies. In addition, Malaysia retained its position as the third best destination in the world for outsourcing activities, after India and China.
Newcomers to Malaysia's business scene will feel at home with the presence of the various chambers of commerce and trade associations made up of corporations from different countries. These oganisations are invaluable sources for general business information, advice and assistance.
A well-developed financial and banking sector has enhanced Malaysia's position as a dynamic export base in Asia. Sophisticated financial facilities are available through domestic and foreign commercial banks and their nationwide network of branches. There are also representative offices of several foreign banks that wish to establish a presence in the region. Besides the commercial banks, investment banks, and Islamic banks are major sources of credit to the industrial sector in Malaysia.
Most large Malaysian companies have been involved in trade and industry for generations, and many have excelled in international and regional markets. Thus, foreign investors seeking joint-venture partners in Malaysia will be able to select from a wide range of companies to find one that matches their needs.
Industrial relations in the country are harmonious with minimal trade disputes that result in strikes. Malaysia's labour laws safeguard the interests, the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, thus providing a legal framework for the orderly conduct of industrial relations in the country.
Malaysia is now focusing on attracting high-technology, knowledge-based and skills intensive industries, incorporating activities such as design and development and research and development. The last decade has seen a deepening and widening of Malaysia's industrial base as well as the further development of its services sector. As such, a strong foundation has been laid for the economy to move forward into the new globalised environment.
a) Correct mistakes in the following sentences:
1. The major development factor of Malaysia is labour costs.
2. The accounting system in the country is the same as American one.
3. Most of Malaysian trade associations are formed from local companies.
4. There are no foreign banks branches in the country.
5. It’s quite a problem to find a partner for a joint venture here.
6. Employers and employees often have serious disputes in Malaysia.
7. There has been a recession in Malaysian economy for the last ten years.
b) Give the synonyms for the following words and expressions and choose five of them and make up a short story:
workforce
growth
overseas
various
assistance
to enhance
financial facilities
domestic
to seek
to select
to match one’s needs
foundation
c) Work in groups and compare the present economic environment in Russia and Malaysia. What are the common features (differences)?