- •3. What techniques can you use when giving a presentation to engage/inspire the audience?
- •4. Partnerships. What spheres are they common?
- •5. Do you think there are any “core” public services…..?
- •6. Which public services especially need to be improved in Russia?
- •What sources of energy are generally considered to be environmentally friendly? Why (not)?
- •What ways are there of saving energy in a large company/at home?
- •10. Government policy towards unemployment in Russia. Anything to improve?
- •11. Job satisfaction. Which factors are important for you?
- •An ethical business. Phantom or necessity in Russia?
- •13. What practice do you consider being unethical when doing business in the modern world?
- •14. What are the advantages and disadvantages of internet banking compared with visiting your local business?
- •15. In what way the range of banking services different from that of 5-10 years ago?
- •16. Banking in future.
- •17. Which factors can potentially cause a company financial problems?
- •18. External consultant
- •19. The use of consultancy firms in Russia?
- •20. Tips for sales negotiation
- •21. How important is it for a business to formulate strategy?
- •22. What kind of strategies can a company adopt when entering a new market?
- •23. Online shopping
- •24. An ideal internet site for an e-trading company
- •Which products and services are/aren’t selling well on the Internet? Why (not)?
- •What are the benefits to a company of doing business online / a customer shopping online?
- •The main steps of starting a new business in Russia.
- •Barriers and challenges for someone starting a new business in Russia.
- •What are some of the problems and risks that small businesses face in Russia.
- •Are there any types of business that attract women entrepreneurs in Russia?
- •To what extent do you think an entrepreneur’s personal qualities are as important as their ideas?
- •What makes a good project team?
- •What are the qualities of a good project manager?
- •Advantages and disadvantages of different forms of transport.
- •Main transport documents.
What makes a good project team?
Everyone participates actively and positively in meetings and projects.
Team goals are understood by everyone.
Individual members have thought hard about creative solutions to the problem.
Members are carefully listened to and receive thoughtful feedback.
Everyone takes initiative to get things done.
Each teammate trusts the judgement of the others.
The team is willing to take risks.
Everyone is supportive of the project and of others.
There is plenty of communication between team members.
Team decisions are made using organized, logical methods.
Full team acceptance is expected as decisions are made.
Dissenting opinions are recorded, and may be revisited if future situations dictate.
Team goals are given realistic time frames.
Everyone is focused on the ultimate goal of the project, while also digging into the underlying details.
What are the qualities of a good project manager?
1. Self confidence: good project manager should be self-confident in their abilities.
2. Leadership ability: a good project manager will be a leader who is willingly followed by their team members.
3. Calm, unflappable and well balanced: a good project manager will not "lose it" in tough situations.
4. Capable of thinking and reacting quickly and decisively: while making sure to gather the information needed to make the right decision, a good project manager will not wallow and be afraid of making a decision.
5. Considerable technical skills: a good project manager understands how to use technology to support their project efforts.
6. Good communication skills: a good project manager can communicate well with different levels of an organization.
7. Team-player: a good project manager understands they are part of a broader organizational team.
9. Well educated: a good project manager is well educated so that they present themselves well, understand the project they are leading, and have a good grasp on the latest industry knowledge and best practices.
10. Extensive flying experience: a good project manager is experienced. They have walked the road before.
Advantages and disadvantages of different forms of transport.
Transportation plays a major role in the economy. It increases the production efficiency and it links to the logistics system. Vehicle should have some characteristics which are used for easy transport of goods and services.
Coming to the different types of transport which are usage generally are:
1. Rail:
Advantages:
Ability of loading and unloading goods and services is more.
Frequency of delivering the goods over long distances is more.
Climatic conditions have no effect
No traffic or congestion easy movement of the vehicle.
Disadvantages:
Capital and initial investments are more.
High material usage for the construction and even the fuel consumption
The above are some of the advantages and disadvantages of using the rail.
2. Road:
Advantages:
High flexibity and ability to move the vehicles fastly.
Uses different routes to reach the destination quickly.
Does door to door service
High safety for the cargo.
Chance to select the carrier which is suitable for carrying the goods.
Disadvantages:
It mostly depends on climatic conditions.
High cost for long distances.
Productivity is low.
Some of the advantages and disadvantages are discussed above.
3. Air:
Advantages:
Highest speed
Even delivers goods to remote places.
High reliability
Disadvantages:
Highest cost of transportation.
Even adverse weather conditions effect the transportation.
Material and fuel consumption is costly.
4. Water:
Advantages:
It is economical mode for transporting heavy loads and even cargo.
It is the safest mode which provides convenience to the people without accidents.
Cost of construction and maintenance is very low.
It even provides international transport
Disadvantages:
It is highly affected by the weather conditions.
It requires large initial investment
It is a slow process.