english for international business theory and practice
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English for International Business Theory and Practice. For MBA Class the 2 nd Semester From Aril 1 to June 19 Scott J.L.Shuai. About the Course. Teaching/Learning Aims A Pyramid Diagram About the Text-book Ways of Learning the Text-book A Sample What to do in class? - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
English for International Business Theory and
Practice
For MBA Class the 2nd Semester
From Aril 1 to June 19
Scott J.L.Shuai
About the Course Teaching/Learning Aims
A Pyramid Diagram About the Text-book Ways of Learning the Text-book
A Sample What to do in class?
Listening (to CD/VCE) Speaking Writing Explaining
CONTENTS
Part 1 Introduction to International Business
Part 2 International Business English Correspondence and Negotiation
Part 1 Introduction to International Business
Chapter 1 International Business Chapter 2 Modes of Business Operations Chapter 3 Ways of Business Chapter 4 A Guide to Economics Chapter 5 The Market Economy Chapter 6 What is Marketing Chapter 7 Promotion of Products Chapter 8 International Payments & Settlements
Part 2 International Business English Correspondence &
Negotiation
Chapter 9 Brief Introduction to International Business Practice Chapter 10 Negotiation Strategies on International Business Chapter 11 Establish Business Relations Chapter 12 Inquiries and Offers Chapter 13 Counter-Offer, Bid and Counter-Counter-Offer Chapter 14 Acceptance and Order Chapter 15 Packing and Shipment Chapter 16 Payment and Delivery Chapter 17 Inspection, Insurance and Arbitration Chapter 18 Complaints, Claims and Adjustments Chapter 19 Agency and Contract Chapter 20 Joint Venture
Chapter 1 International Business
I. Listening Activity Objectives: Communication Skills Prepare for a Telephone Call.
Watch VCD I, and note down what Nick does badly. Use the checklist as follows to help you.
Preparation: Does he prepare for the call? Purpose: Is the purpose of the call clear? People: Are the introductions adequate? Information: Is the information clearly communicated? Tone: Is the atmosphere positive?
Watch VCD I again. Identify these moments: Nick shows that he hasn’t familiarized himself with the name of the person h
e’s calling Nick shows that he hasn’t noted the dates of the exhibition Nick shows that he hasn’t really thought about what he wants Helen to do
Chapter 1 International Business
I. Listening Activity Watch VCD II. Use the checklist above to comment on the
second version. Watch VCD II again. Identify the moments when:
Nick explains how he got Helen’s number Nick explains the purpose of the call Nick gives clear information about dates
Post-viewing/Pair work: Choose the call below. Draw up a call preparation sheet. Include all the items you need to think about before making a call: You are looking for a job. A friend has recommended someone. Who might be able to help you. Your objective is to call this person and try to arrange a meeting.
Chapter 1 International Business II. Reading Activity
1. What is Business? 2. What is International Business? 3. The Scope of International Business Activities 4. International Risk 5. On International Business Law 6. Commercial Credit 7. On Management of International Business 8. Brief Introduction to WTO
Chapter 2 Modes of Business Operations
Listening Activity Checklist:
Introduce self Ask for connection Check name of person you are calling Small Talk Introduce subject of call Listen actively to responses
Pair Work: Look back at the types of call. Working in pairs, role-pl
ay one or two of these calls. Make sure you clearly introduce the subject in each case.
Chapter 2 Modes of Business Operations
II. Reading Activity 1. Introduction 2. Sole Proprietorship 3. General Partnership] 4. Limited Partnership 5. Joint Stock Company 6. Corporation
Chapter 3 Ways of Business 1. Introduction 2. Wholesaling 3. Retailing 4. Franchising 5. Agency 6. Electronic Commerce
Chapter 4 A Guide to Economics
1. What is Economics 2. What is Macroeconomics 3. Monetary and Fiscal Policy 4. What is Microeconomics 5. The Demand Curve 6. The Supply Curve 7. The Equilibrium Price 8. Changes in demand Versus Changes in Quantity D
emanded 9. Changes in Supply Versus Changes in Quantity Su
pplied
Chapter 5 The Market Economy
1. Market and Market Economy 2. Price 3. Supply and Demand 4. The Market Price
Chapter 6 What is Marketing 1. What is Marketing 2. Needs. Wants and Demands 3. Products 4. Value, Satisfaction and Quality 5. Exchange, Transactions and Relations 6. Markets 7. Marketing
Chapter 7 Promotion of Products
1. Introduction 2. Advertising 3. Sales Promotion 4. Publicity 5. Personal Selling
Chapter 8 International Payments & Settlements
1. Introduction 2. Credit Instruments 3. Bill of Exchange 4. Promissory Note and Cheque 5. Remittance 6. Terms and Methods of Payment in International Trade---
Payment in Advance, Open Account Business, Collection 7. Letter of Credit 8. Guarantee 9. Documents
Chapter 9 Brief Introduction to International Business
Practice
1. Introduction 2. Business Preparatory Work 3. Business Negotiation 4. The Signing of a Contract 5. The Performance of an Export Contract 6. The Performance of an Import Contract
Chapter 10 Negotiation Strategies on International Business
1. Introduction 2. The Preparation for Business Negotiation 3. The Notable Problem during the Process
of Negotiation
Chapter 11 Establish Business Relation
1. Introduction 2. Sample Letters 3. Situational Conversation
Chapter 13 Counter-Offer, Bid and Counter-Counter-Offer 1. Introduction 2. Sample Letters 3. Situational Conversation
Chapter 17 Inspection, Insurance and Arbitration
1. Introduction 2. Sample Letters 3. Situational Conversation
Chapter 18 Complaints, Claims and Adjustments
1. Introduction 2. Sample Letters 3. Situational Conversation