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Vocabulary: Brand managementListening: For and against globalization A 1 c) 2 a) 3 e) 4 b) 5 d) B 1.1 1. Stephen Haseler is generally against globalization. He thinks that the advantages are ‘outweighed by a large number of disadvantages’. 2. Advantages: Globalization increases competition among companies. Disadvantages: Globalization could lead to big employment problems in the West; Globalization prevents governments from controlling their welfare systems. C 1 rule the roost 2 give-and-take 3 gather pace Reading 1: Going global B 1 Boeing is a US company which manufactures aeroplanes for civil aviation. 2 Seattle 3 In-plant means in Seattle. Out-plant means everywhere else. C 1 true 2 true 3 true 4 false 5 false Vocabulary: Entering new markets A 1 d) 2 f) 3 g) 4 b) 5 c) 6 e) 7 a) B 1 joint venture 2 acquisition 3 local partner 4 licensing (or) franchising Language review: Comparing A 1 Prague has become central Europe’s most glamorous city. 2 The tallest office towers in the world are in Kuala Lumpur. 3 Cleveland is now one of the cleanest cities in North America. 4 In Buenos Aires foreign bankers are as common as coffee house poets. 5 The London Underground is worse than the Tokyo Underground system. 6 Ireland is not as large as Sweden. 7 The London Stock Exchange is much older than the Singapore Exchange. 8 Their prices are very high in comparison to (or compared to) ours. B 1.2 1 the most expensive 2 weaker 3 weaker 4 higher 5 the highest 6 more comfortable 7 the most expensive 8 stronger 9 more expensive 10 cheaper 11 most expensive 12 cheaper 13 dearer 14 the most exciting 15 cleaner 16 safer 17 most expensive C 1 different 2 as 3 less 4 same 5 not 6 compared 7 much 8 rather 9 just 10 similar Reading 2: Phone rage A Some possible factors: You can’t see the other person’s face – expressions, lip movements. You can’t use or see gestures. Sound quality is often bad. You can’t use visuals-illustrations, graphs or written materials. You can’t write things down- e.g. hard-to-spell names and addresses. B 1 Being kept waiting, being connected to voice mail, being passed on to someone else, talking to someone who sounds inattentive, unconcerned or insincere. 2 People are more likely to express anger over the phone, rather than in writing or face to face; telephone usage has risen steeply over recent years; people’s expectations have risen. 3 Yes-but not enough. 4 Working outside company premises, e.g. at home or on client premises. Skills: Managing telephone calls A 1.3 1 bored 2 impatient 3 unhelpful 4 inefficient 5 aggressive B
C Possible answer: Netsat. Good morning. How can I help you? Good morning. Could I speak to Donna Weston, please? One moment, please… I’m afraid she’s not available at the moment. Would you like to leave a message? Yes, please. This is Eva Wartanowicz. Could you ask her to phone me back later this afternoon? Yes, certainly. Could you just spell your name for me? Yes, its W-A-R-T-A-N-O-W-I-C-Z. Could I just read that back to you –W-A-R-T-A-N-O-W-I-C-Z? That’s correct. And can I take your number, Ms Wartanowicz? Yes, it’s 01863 483 2189. That’s fine. I’ll make sure Donna gets your message. Thank you very much. Goodbye. Goodbye. UNIT 2 Brands Starting up B a) advantages for the manufacturer: having a product which is instantly recognizable (and thus more likely to be bought); being able to associate specific qualities with the brand (e.g. value for money, safety, prestige); the possibility of launching related products under the same (established) brand; greater customer loyalty b) advantages for the consumer: a reliable product – you know what you’re getting for your money; high prestige brands give you an opportunity to enhance your standing
Vocabulary: Brand management A 1 luxury brand 2 brand manager 3 brand leader 4 classic brand 5 brand image 6 brand loyalty 7 brand stretching 8 brand awareness B 1 classic brand 3 brand image 2 brand awareness 4 luxury brand Date: 2015-12-11; view: 2299
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