- developments in technology;
- growth in the power of consumer groups;
- expansion of e-business;
- increase in shareholder power;
- financial scandals;
- transfer of money and jobs to cheaper countries;
- weakening trade unions.
1) Shares in corporations are usually sold _____ the Stock Exchange.
2) One advantage _____ working for TBF is the career structure.
3) Who is responsible _____ staff development in this department?
4) The key _____ survival for most companies is flexibility.
5) Companies need to be able to adapt _____ a changing environment.
6) A team of ten people reports _____ the IT Manager.
7) Many companies used to provide workers _____ lifelong employment.
8) The Head of Procurement is in charge _____ purchasing.
9) Traditional companies are being replaced _____ networks of companies working together.
10) Which division deals _____ issues related to patents?
You cannot meet your partner on the day he suggests. Write an email (40-50 words using Present Simple and Present Continuous) to him:
- explaining you can’t meet when proposed and giving reasons;
- telling him when you will be free;
- suggesting another time and date;
- offering to arrange a meeting room.
