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发表于 2007-9-22 23:10
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VOA 商务英语 lesson 1
M: Tate Associates is a global consultant firm, right?
F: t hat's right, few years ago, we had just two offices, now we're up to ninety
M: why so many, so fast?
F: we have to, to be a global player we need an access to local markets, a local office gives us access to these markets
M: so local companies come to you
F: they come to us and ask what i do now.
M: in what areas?
F: you mean it, accounting, computers, all areas
M: so you consult in all areas
F: we consult wherever there's a need, and then if there isn't a need, we create one.
M: specifically though, what are your strengths?
F: The core of our business is accounting, we provide accounting services for many our clients
M: you are more than bookkeepers,
F: Of course, we are planers, we help our clients keep pace with global economy.
M: having offices around the globe helps
F: we can say to our clients, we have access, we know people my friend in Tokyo, my friend in Washington, my friend in Beijing
M: so you network is another your strength
F: yes, a global network is a major strength.
M: Global network isn't easy.
F: for us it's easy. All our employees speak several languages
M: so they are sensitive to local cultures
F: they are sensitive and they're objective
M: Objectivity is?
F: it's necessity for consultants, you have to be objective or you can not do your job
M: so sensitivity and objectivity are the major strengths of your employees, correct?
F: correct, let me add, competent, my employees are very very good at their jobs
M: In sum them, your employees are sensitive, objective and competent
F: that sums up nicely |
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