Вариант 3

 

I. Choose the right variant.

 

1. Corruption has a big ………………………. on business and the economy.

a) Impact b) seduction c) abstraction

2 . In many countries ……………………….. are a normal part of doing business.

a) chats b) books c) bribes

3. Companies have a variety of ways of …………………….. tax on profits.

a) giving b) avoiding c) allowing

  4. Ethics comes into play in ……………………….. between the firm and its employees.

a) the relationship b) the brotherhood c) the friendship

  5. Is determining or ethical behavior a ………………………….. task in a business?

a) big b) funny c) simple

  6. ………………………….behaviour is good for business.

a) ethical b) unethical c) ethically

  7 . Corporate …………………responsibility is an obligation.

a) business b) social c) draft

  8. Recently we were involved in a project to build a ……………..dam in the Asian country of Paradiso.

a) large b) ugly c) handsome

9. Business ethics can be both a normative and a _______discipline.

a) descriptive b) political c) philosophical

10. …………ethics are the standards of behavior that guides individual managers in their work.

a) Solid b) Developing c) Managerial

 

II. Complete the sentences with the following words.

 normal, pressure, misused, ethical, behavior, disappointed, solutions, political, construction, invested

 

11. Political economy analysis the distributive consequences of economic actions.

12. In many countries, bribes are a normal part of doing business.

13. Disappointed customers will not buy any more of your products in future.

14. Enron is a good example of employees’ ethical behavior toward an organization.

15. Top managers not only misused corporate assets, but also they often committed the company to risky ventures in order to further personal interests.

16. Pressure is applied on industry to improve business ethics through new public initiatives and laws.

17. Investors are more and more concerned about where their money is invested.

18. We are all involved in finding solutions to the current problems.

19. Ethical behavior is good for business.

20. For the site construction we will rely on local contractors.

 

III. Answer the questions.

 

21.              What does the word “fraud” mean? Fraud (or defrauding or scamming) is a crime in which someone tricks somebody else to get unfair or unlawful gain. 

22.              Why is it important for a business to be socially responsible? It is important for a business to be socially responsible, because it can attract new customers.

23.              What should enterprises do to meet their social responsibility? Enterprises should be honest and responsible to meet their social responsibility.

24.              Do you agree that women are more ethical than men? Why do you think so? I believe that women are more ethical than men, because they are more responsible.

25.              What moral responsibilities of a business do you know? A business owner or manager has multiple responsibilities, including legal ones, such as paying taxes, as well as moral responsibilities. Moral responsibilities may be individual, meaning each person in the company is accountable for doing what is right, or communal responsibilities, which involve all personnel.

 

IV. Fill in the gaps using a, an, the or zero article.

 

26. He is from a European country, but I don’t know which one.

27. This is a famous company.

28. Judy always says that — patience is a virtue.

29. The President of Russia will be visiting Vladivostok next week.

30. How much will it cost to go on — holiday to Bali?

31. The Times often writes about fraud.

32. The environmental or green issues are very important nowadays.

33. Can you tell me a little about CSR?

34. They decided to move their operations to — Italy.

35. We have an excellent team there.

36. Last year they discussed their potential corporate influence for the first time.

37. That may be true in — general.

38. He earns $24000 a year.

39. The biggest problem is offshore banks.

40. It sounds like an interesting challenge.

 

 

V. Read and translate the article. Look at the sentences after it and write T for True and F for False.

 

Travelling to all corners of the world gets easier and easier/ We live in a global village, but how well do we know and understand each other? Here is a simple test. Imagine you have arranged a meeting at four o’clock. What time should you expect your foreign colleague to arrive? If they are German, they’ll be bang on time. If they are American, they’ll be probably 15 minutes earlier, and you should allow up to an hour for the Italians.

When the European Community began to increase in size, several guidebooks appeared giving advice on international etiquette. At first many people thought this was a joke, especially the British, who seemed to assume that the widespread understanding of their language meant a corresponding understanding of English customs. Very soon they had a lot to learn about how to behave with their foreign business friends.

The Japanese have perhaps the strictest rules of social and business behavior. Seniority is very important, and a younger man should never be sent to complete a business deal with an older Japanese man. The Japanese business card almost needs a rulebook of its own. You must exchange business cards immediately because it’s essential to establish everyone’s status and position.

When it’s handed to a person in a superior position, it must be given and received with both hands, and you must take time to read it carefully, and not just put it in your pocket. Also the bow is a very important part of greeting someone. You should not expect the Japanese to shake hands. Bowing the head is a mark of respect and the first bow of the day should be lower than when you meet thereafter. The Americans sometimes find it difficult to accept the more formal Japanese manners.

 

Путешествовать по всем уголкам мира становится все легче и легче. Мы живем в большой деревне, но насколько хорошо мы знаем и понимаем друг друга? Вот простой тест. Представьте, что вы договорились о встрече в четыре часа. В какое время вы должны ожидать прибытия своего иностранного коллеги? Если они немцы, то они придут вовремя. Если они американцы, то они, вероятно, придут на 15 минут раньше, и вы должны дать итальянцам до часа.

Когда Европейский Союз начал увеличиваться, то появилось несколько путеводителей, дающих советы по международному этикету. Сначала многие думали, что это шутка, особенно англичане, которые, казалось, предполагали, что широкое понимание их языка означает соответствующее понимание английских обычаев. Очень скоро им пришлось многое узнать о том, как вести себя со своими иностранными партнерами.

У японцев, пожалуй, самые строгие правила социального и делового поведения. Старшие люди очень важны, и никогда нельзя отправить молодого человека, чтобы заключить сделку со старшим японцем. Японской визитной карточке скоро будет нужна собственная книга правил. Следует немедленно обменяться визитными карточками, потому что важно установить статус и положение каждого.

Когда ее дают человеку, имеющего более высокий статус, ее нужно давать и получать обеими руками, и вы должны уделить время, чтобы прочитать ее внимательно, а не просто положить в карман. Также поклон — очень важная часть приветствия. Не стоит ожидать, что японцы пожмут друг другу руки. Кивок головой — знак уважения, и первый поклон должен быть ниже, чем после. Американцам иногда трудно принять более формальные японские манеры.

41. Germans do not usually come on time at the meeting. False.

42. The Italians are more punctual than Americans. False.

43. The British never got problems to know about the rules of behavior with foreigners. False.

44. The extension of the European Community led to the appearance of international etiquette. True.

45. At first many people made fun of the idea of international etiquette. True.

46. The Japanese pay much attention to the exchange of business cards. True.

47. A younger Japanese man can be sent to complete a business deal with an older Japanese man. False.

48. Bowing is usually a neglected part of greeting in Japan. False.

49. Handshake is accepted in Japan. False.

50. American businessman often face difficulties in interaction with the Japanese. True.