Business Vocabulary Builder. (Деловой английский: лексика). Корухова Л.В - 21 стр.

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Unit 4 Change
"It's not the strongest species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but
the most responsive to change. "
Charles Darwin (1809-1882), British scientist
Starting up
Which of these situations would you find the most difficult to deal with?
1 Losing a lot of money 5 A new boss
2 Moving house 6 New neighbours
3 Moving to another country 7 Driving abroad
4 Losing your job 8 Getting married
What has been the most significant change in your life?
Which of these business situations would worry you most? Why?
1 You read in the paper that your company will probably be merging with another
company.
2 You keep your job after a merger, but you are in a less powerful position.
3 Your company has to relocate to the other side of the city.
4 You are asked to relocate to a dangerous foreign country.
5 You are promoted but are now in charge of a hostile workforce.
6 You have to move from an open plan office to sharing your boss's office.
7 You have to work with a completely new computer system.
8 You have to decide who to make redundant in your new department after a merger.
Reading Change in retailing
_ Discuss these questions. Which department stores have you visited in your
own country or abroad?
1 What were your impressions?
2 What in your view should a 21
st
century department store look like?
3 What should it offer its customers?
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