Английский для экономистов и менеджеров. Ульянова О.В - 71 стр.

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ic equation changes. Because information can be shared instantly and inex-
pensively among many people in many locations, the value of centralized deci-
sion-making and bureaucracy decreases. Individuals can manage themselves,
co-coordinating their efforts through electronic links with other independent
parties. Small becomes good.
In the future, as communications technologies advance and networks
become more efficient, the shift to e-lancing promises to accelerate. Should
this happen, the dominant business organization of the future may not be a sta-
ble, permanent corporation but rather a flexible network of individuals and
small groups that might sometimes exist for no more than a day or two. We
will enter the age of the temporary company.
Vocabulary
merger – слияние
acquisition – приобретение (про-
цесс)
freelancer – человек, работаю-
щий вне штата
consequent – логичный; законо-
мерный, являющийся результа-
том/следствием чего-л.
mainframe computer – мэйнфрейм –
главный компьютер вычислительного
центра
advantageous – благоприятный; вы-
годный; полезный
equation – выравнивание; стабилиза-
ция
flexible – легко приспосабливаемый;
гибкий
17 Mark these statements T (true) or F (false) according to the infor-
mation in the text. Find the part of the text that gives the correct in-
formation.
1. Big corporations will soon go out of business.
2. There is a move towards decentralization of decision-making in many
companies.
3. Many companies are now experiencing cash flow and similar financial
problems.
4. No more than 10 percent of workers in the US work for the top 500 com-
panies.
5. ABB and BP Amoco have sold many parts of their businesses.
6. Large organizations can save money by centralizing all transactions.
7. Computer companies have decentralized their decision-making process.
8. It is possible that the shape and structure of companies will be very dif-
ferent in the future.

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