COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY AND GLOBAL BUSINESS

Target Vocabulary: prosperity (n) the condition of being rich, wealth X poverty prosperous (adj) X poor The point in history at which we stand is full of promise and danger. The world will either move forward toward unity and widely shared prosperity - or it will move apart. Franklin D. Roosevelt

key (n) a way of explaining or achieving sth answer, solution

ineffective (adj) striking, impressive, capable of producing a result You need to learn more about the key communication skills to be a more effective communicator. effectively (adv)

tool (n) instrument, means, vehicle, gadget, apparatus The Internet has become an important research tool.

interact (v) act together or towards others or with others, communicate interaction (n) For most young people, the mobile phone is the first thing used when they get up in the morning and is often the last thing they interact with at night. He should interact more with his colleagues.

share (v/n) divide food, money, goods I share a house with a friend. share (n) a part of sth She's not doing her share of the work.

team (n) a group organized for work or activity Our team came third in the competition.

member (n) a person/thing that is part of a group The parking area is for members only. MP: Member of the Parliament membership (n)

distribute (v) give out to several people, spread The books will be distributed free to local schools. distribution (n) distributor (n)

constant (adj) continual, stable He's in constant trouble with the police.

role (n) a fuction or position What is the role of the university in modern society? to play a role role play: preteding to be s/o else role model: a person you admire and try to copy

unfortunately (adv) luckily, happily Fortunately, no one was in the building when it collapsed. fortune (n): a lot of money fortune teller

promote (v) to encourage people to use/buy/do/support sth The government should be playing a more prominent role in promoting human rights. promotion (n) to be promoted (v)

innovation (n) the use of a new idea or method the latest innovations in computer technology innovate (v) innovative (adj)

mining (n) the industry of removing substances from the ground Environmental advocacy groups are upset at the government's plans to allow mining in the sensitive wilderness area. coal/gold/salt mining miner (n)

expert (n) master, specialist

reward (n/v) (n) payment, prize (v) to pay, give prize He was given a gold watch as a reward.

suggestion (n) advice, opinion, proposal Please send comments and suggestions to our post office box. suggest (v)

participation (n) attendance, cooperation Class participation counts toward your grade. participate (v) to take part in an activity, to be involved in

task (n) assignment, job, duty, work Our first task is to revise target vocabulary.

Collocations to improve productivity New developments in technology improves the productivity of businesses. to contribute to the success These companies can contribute to the success of nations and their citizens.

Collocations to work as a team Employees in different parts of the world can work as a team to solve a problem. to work around the clock ( 24 hours a day) Global companies work around the clock. The global workday never ends.

Collocations to distribute tasks Global communication helps companies divide up their jobs and distibute tasks to different companies around the world. to make stg possible New communication tools make it possible for team members to get to know one another online.

Collocations to encourage innovation/growth These new tools are important in encouraging innovation. to meet face to face People who cannot meet face to face can still collaborate by using social networking sites.

Information and Communication Technology: ICT refers to all equipment, applications and services that involve communication. Computers, cellphones, televisions, radios and satellite systems are all part of ICT. ICT is utilized in a variety of different industries for different purposes.

ICT TOOLS ICT covers a wide spectrum of specific tools available for a business to use. These tools include: Internet networks, e-mail systems, videoconferencing and smart technology (phones and tablets)

Discuss: How would business life be different without the Internet? How does ICT help businesses?

Paragraph 1 What is the main idea of this paragraph? How does the writer support this idea?

Paragraph 2 By looking at the figures 3.3 and 3.4 what can you say about the relation between technology and prosperity?

Paragraph 3 In what ways can global communication help businesses? 1. …. 2. ….

Paragraph 4 What makes the motorcycle industry in China successful?

Paragraph 5 What kind of new communication tools do businesses use today? Can you add more examples?

New Communication Tools Video-conferencing Live-stream meetings and events Discussion forums Internal blogs and videos Group messaging and chat tools

Paragraph 6 What did the gold mining company, Goldcorp, do to become successful again?

Paragraph 7 How does consumer participation and collaboration work in business? Can you give examples?

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