Look at the highlighted expressions in 30a and 31a. Explain them in your own words or use a dictionary to provide an explanation. Work in pairs. Go online and find companies in Austria that are organised like the business forms mentioned in 30a and 31a. Report your findings in class. Media task. In pairs or groups, research one company in Austria that you named in 31c. Prepare a presentation (5–7 minutes) on the company you have researched. Include visual aids, like PowerPoint or posters in your presentation and prepare a handout. You should: ■■ outline the company’s history and background. ■■ present its products and/or services. ■■ describe the type of business organisation. Make sure you present up-to-date facts and figures. 1 Business communication: How to give a presentation and How to write a handout, p. 161–162. b c 32 Explore writing: Taking notes and writing a memo Talk together. 1 When do you take notes? ■■ taking a phone message ■■ in an interview ■■ in class ■■ listening to a podcast ■■ getting directions ■■ in a meeting 2 Do you use any specific note-taking techniques? Listen to a job interview. Answer the questions about Marlene. 1 What kind of job is the interview for? 2 What experience has Marlene got? 3 What achievement is she most proud of? 33 34 3gg4cn 19 Use these words to complete the text below: 31 a aim constitution franchisee jointly revenues trade workforce charges Special types of business organisations Co-operatives are (1) owned by consumers who buy from them (consumer co-operatives) or by the (2) who work for them (worker co-operatives). They do not (3) to make a profit. Charitable organisations, also called non-profit or not-for-profit organisations, give their (4) to good causes. One of the biggest charities in the British tourism industry is the National Trust, whose (5) is based on an Act of Parliament. Franchising is a type of business in which certain rights are purchased from the franchiser by the (6) . Usually these are exclusive rights for selling goods or services under a specified (7) name and within a specified geographical area. Payment for the franchise may be through an initial fee, ongoing management (8) , a share of the franchisee’s turnover, or a combination of all three. Such arrangements are popular in the catering sector with one of the most well-known companies being McDonalds, but there are also car rentals like Hertz working like this. 39 Language skills Extras Explore 3 Success Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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