商务英语视听说_Unit_4.pptVIP

English for Business Unit 1 Finding A Job Language in Use Review and Check Lead-in Assessment Business Tips Assignments Writing Business English: viewing,listening speaking Business English: viewing,listening speaking Business English: viewing,listening speaking Unit four At a Meeting Learning Objectives Comprehend basic vocabulary related to meetings Identify and understand basic aspects of meeting planning Develop communication skills to: a. chair a meeting b. ask for and give opinions c. agree and disagree with an idea d. make suggestions Business Profile Basics of meetings Business people spend quite a lot of time on meetings, and meetings come in all shapes and sizes, ranging from formal committee meetings to informal one-to-one meetings. There are several reasons why meetings are held: 1. Reaching decisions in a meeting means that all the participants can feel more committed to the decision. 2. Information is available to more people. 3. Different and unexpected ideas can be contributed. 4. Meetings can lead to more imaginative and informed decisions---often more courageous decisions than one person might feel brave enough to make. Some of the drawbacks of meetings are: 1. More time is required than if one person makes the decision. 2. there’s more talk ( and this is sometimes irrelevant repetitive). 3. There’s more group pressure. Sample Board of Directors Meeting Agenda Activity Action Minute from Previous Meeting Approval Chief Executive’s Report Discussion Finance Committee’s Report Approval of Budget Changes Development Committee’s Report Approval of Fundraising Plan Board Development Committee Approval of Plans for Retreat Other Business ( Old, New, Announcements) Round-table Evaluation of Meeting Review of Actions fr