saliet 2010-11 Unit 5__ reading.ppt

Unit 5 Japanese and American Workers: Two Casts of Mind cast 模型; 模具 a cast of her face made in wax 用蜡做出她的脸部模型 类型 sbs cast of mind 他的思维方式不寻常。 He has an unusual cast of mind. Main idea Firstly, the author points out with examples that Japanese workers attach more importance to collectivism while American workers emphasize individualism. Then the author explains how Japanese collectivism and American individualism evolved. organization Ⅰ (1-4) general introduction and 2 examples Ⅱ (5-9) two interpretations of the 2 examples Ⅲ (10-14) how Japanese collectivism and American individualism evolved Ⅳ (15) conclusion P1-4 Two examples Vocabulary P1-4 orientation: 倾向 anecdote: 轶事，趣闻 approach: N method V 靠近 corporate:公司的/团体的 incentive: 刺激; 诱因; 动机 piecework: 计件工作 appraisal: appraise 评价 assembly:装配; 安装 wire: 用金属丝将sth捆在一起 piece rate: 计件工资 forelady / forewoman: 女工头 compensation: salary automatic: 自动的; 当然的 humiliate:使屈辱，使丢脸 a fraction of: 一小部分 submit: 提交或呈递(以供考虑﹑裁决等) commitment: 致力, 献身；loyalty come up with:找到或提出（答案﹑ 办法等） single out: 选中 bonus:奖金 Skim the first two paragraphs and then complete the following table: Skim the 3rd and 4th paragraphs and then complete the following table: difficult expressions in P1 the strong orientation to collective values 强烈的集体主义价值观取向 The American company frequently attracts attention within the business community for its novel approaches to planning, organizational design and management systems. 由宗教信仰/种族/职业等方面相同的人构成的集体 这个美国公司以其在计划，组织策划和管理系统上的新颖手段经常引起业内的关注。 difficult expressions in P1 In their study they discovered that Japanese firms almost never make use of individual work incentives, such as piecework or even individual performance appraisal tied to salary increases. 激励人努力工作的措施 基于个人工作表现的评价制度 与个人工作表现挂钩的工资制度 difficult expressions in P2 We are embarrassed to be so forward. Bold, presumptuous To have this happen, of course, would be a great di