Media task. Look up the terms outsourcing and offshoring online. Compare your findings in class. Work in groups. Find information on outsourcing and offshoring in one of these sectors: ■■ hotels ■■ event management ■■ healthcare ■■ fashion industry ■■ food companies Present your findings in class. You should: ■■ explain which services are frequently outsourced ■■ describe examples you have found in your sector ■■ assess possible advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing or offshoring Speaking 18 a b Explore listening: Global companies and consumer behaviour You are going to listen to the opening statements at a panel discussion about global companies and consumer behaviour. First you will have 45 seconds to study the task below, then you will hear the recording twice. While listening, answer the questions (1–8) using a maximum of four words. Write your answers in the spaces provided. The first one (0) has been done for you. After the second listening, you will have 45 seconds to check your answers. 19 j674rh 45 0 What is the biggest population group suffering from food shortage? 1 What do many CSR programmes not address? 2 Give one example of the fair supply chain practices mentioned by the spokesperson. 3 Who can contribute towards changes apart from multinationals? 4 What has eroded consumer confidence in food in recent years according to Susan Adams? 5 Name some of the food items Susan has stopped buying. 6 What helps avoid the risk of food contamination? 7 Why does Simon Moss think the majority still does not buy green? 8 How might consumers be made to feel if they don’t buy green? farmers 134 Language skills Extras Explore 10 Trading with the world Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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