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Advanced Business English

Advanced Business English. Group Y3. John Silberstein. Lesson 10. Vocabulary Review. Ignites – dict.com: To cause to burn. To set fire to. Trim – dict.com: to put into a neat or orderly condition by clipping, paring, pruning, etc.

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Advanced Business English

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  1. Advanced Business English Group Y3 John Silberstein Lesson 10

  2. Vocabulary Review Ignites – dict.com: To cause to burn. To set fire to. Trim – dict.com: to put into a neat or orderly condition by clipping, paring, pruning, etc. Bear Market – dict.com: a securities market characterized by falling prices. Ought – dict.com: Auxiliary verb: Used to indicate obligation or duty: You ought to work harder than that. Used to indicate advisability or prudence: You ought to wear a raincoat. Used to indicate desirability: You ought to have been there; it was great fun. Used to indicate probability or likelihood: She ought to finish by next week.

  3. Current Events World Markets surge ahead of US bank Crisis Plan What does the author mean by, “purge as much as $1 trillion in toxic bank assets.”

  4. Conflict Management From the Textbook – Double Dealing Discussion: How do you define conflict? What can cause conflict in the work place?

  5. Past Modals The text below is an email between Beverly and Capstan. What does Beverly want Capstan to do? …serious problems between two department heads, Thomas Meyer and Erol Sahin. I feel that if I interfere I risk damaging my position with one side of the other. I would appreciate it if we could use some of your consultants with conflict management experience to try to prevent any further deterioration of the situation. They are both very talented indivduals whom we wish to keep within the organization. Regards, Bevery Teaze

  6. Conflict Management Kirill and Macey carry out interviews with Oxfood employees. What does each interviewee say could be the main cause of the internal conflict? What would be the best solution to the situation? (track 31) • Main Causes of Conflict: • Racism • Resources • Encouragement by management • Thomas used to be Erol’s boss • Jealousy • Unclear division of responsibilities • Personality clash • Best Solutions: • Move one to another division • Fine them if there are any more serious disagreements • Do nothing • Promote new people • Redefine their roles • Force them to work together on a project • Send them to see a psychiatrist

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