Unit 11 Business Strategy

Task 7 Speaking

B: Yes. This company was at the top of the industry, but we're no longer dominant. That needs to change.

A: I agree completely.

B: I'm glad to have your support Belen. I know the other board members value your opinion.

A: The email says that you and the company vicepresidents have formulated a plan to achieve this?

B: Yes, we've been working on it for a month now.

A: I had no idea that you've been thinking about it that long.

B: Well, I wanted to make sure the goals were feasible before presenting them to the board of directors.

Task 8. Writing

An IT guy sending a reminder that all passwords need to be updated every 60 days.

An Office Manager reminding people to put all dishes in the sink by the end of the day.

A CEO explaining a new bonus policy.

A VP telling their division they’re falling behind for the year and need to meet certain numbers.