Management and Marketing
Using this Book
WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR?
This book is for anyone
working in management or marketing, or currently studying these subjects. The units take
you step by step through the fields of managing companies, managing people, managing
production and operations, and marketing goods and services. They give you the essential
language and terminology you need.
IF YOU ARE ALREADY WORKING IN
MANAGEMENT OR MARKETING
You will find it helpful to
go through the contents list, underline the most useful units for your situation, and work
on these first. If your job is highly specialised, you may want to work in depth on the
section that is most relevant to your professional needs. On the other hand, if your job
carries more general responsibilities, you may prefer to work carefully through each
section.
IF YOU ARE STUDYING FOR A
CAREER IN MANAGEMENT OR MARKETING
If you have little or no
professional experience, it is best to work through the sections systematically. Much of
the language is recycled and there are Review Units at the end of each section to revise
the most important new vocabulary. It is probably best to begin with Section 1 on
Management, after which you can choose between the sections on Production and Marketing,
depending on your interests.
IF YOU ARE USING THIS BOOK ON
YOUR OWN
Try to set aside half an hour
twice a week for study. This is much better than doing nothing for weeks and then trying
to study for a whole evening. One unit is usually sufficient for one study session. You
will find the answers to all the exercises in the answer key at the back of the book. When
you complete a unit, always read through it again a day or two later. This is the best way
to make sure you do not forget the language.
IF YOU ARE USING THIS BOOK
WITH A TEACHER IN CLASS
Make sure you explain to your
teacher exactly what your job involves, so that you can decide together which parts of the
book to study first and in what order. If possible, work with a partner on the exercises.
Where the units contain longer texts, it may be better to do these at home and bring your
notes to the next class to discuss with your teacher.
HIGHLIGHTED LANGUAGE
In a number of units, you are
asked to translate certain expressions into your own language. These expressions are
highlighted in colour like this. It is important to leam not just single words, but also
collocations and fixed expressions. So, pay close attention to the highlighted language.
THE MINI-DICTIONARY
If you have problems
doing'any of the exercises, the mini-dictionary at the back of the book will help you.
Good luck with your studies!
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