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Complete each sentence with the best word. 4 Organisations often hire management consultants when they want ty improve tei a) scope by objective ©. performance 2 Theclent hasto seta :they have specified how long the consultant has to complete the assignment. a) timescale b) timepiece timeshare 3 We have no doubts about our consultants In the telecom field because they have worked on similar projects in various parts of the world 2) knowledge b) expertise specialty 4 Consultants work with multiple clients so they are generally awareof industry best 2) performances) practice 2 skills 5 Data analysis technologies are playing an increasingly important role in improving the efficiency of healthcare systems. @) operational 1b) practical professional 6 Ourconsultants estimate 18 months from the research stage to of the new network, 2) éuplication B) concession Q)Iimplemertation 7 When consultants and their clients talk of. «they ar referring to the key stages which must be completed on time and on budget for the project to meet expectations 2) milestones by achievements 9) deliverabies 8 The usually includes a description of the problem which has led the organisation to ite a consultant and sets out what has to be achieved. 2) agenda b) scope bret 9 Waverley Consulting provided and practical approaches that have resulted in a workplace culture that better aligns with our strategy. a) aucible by tangible 9) renewable 10 Inthe past, aconsultancy’s main ‘on a project was generally the report. @ competence) deliverable 2) assessment 111 If weld had enough time and resources, 'm sure we could have done the work a) startup by offtine in-house 12 Their consultants may charge exorbit but thelr professionalism is unsurpassed. a) fees by wages 2) costsUNITS *> CONSULTANTS EL Match a word from box A with a word from box B to make suitable ‘multi-word verbs to complete the sentences below. a a pile out ped eee ae pack out » circle ‘out 3 wap through 3 hammer back 3 leave up g 1 Emails have a tendency to. Pile ¥P........ifyou don't clean out your inbox 3 regulary 2 Back at my hotel ater a day ful of meetings and presentations, | ‘my night, which will include the swimming pool, a quick dinner and preparing for tomorrow, Lets at six, shall we? | want to go home early today. 4 The datal receivedis a real mess. need to. ‘tcarefully and clean itup, 5. “don't think we can agree onal the points today, so let's leave it at that and I'l with you on the remaining issues ina couple of days.” 6 Wsgetting late so Ike to this meeting by mentioning that our client still has some questions regarding the proposed timescale.” 7 The two companies wil take several months to ‘an agreement for splitting the profits. '8 Always double-check your PowerPoint slides. You don’t want to. ‘any Important detali or footnotes. ‘Complete this text with words formed from the words given. The board of directors of AIG has Its own lawyer. The Morgan Stanley board has Its own gorem lawyer. Inthe tough new world of American corporate... 92VErNANCe...' does every board need its own independent counsel? In the post-Enron world, corporate directors face a raf of new duties ~and new able 2, Some are turning to outside counsel lawyers who work just for them ‘and not for the management -t help them navigate the governance minefield. Does this, mean independent legal advisers wll become a Fixture of American boardrooms? Or wil ‘most stick withthe company’s own lawyers to guide them through the battle zone? For the past 30 years, independent directors have sought outside counsel to deat with situations where shareholders want to sue a company or inthe case of a management. legend buy-outoran > investigation ater a scandal. But recent changes tothe rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission and stock require /comolex exchange listing * vasty increase the legal of the role of independent director. Legally challenged rectors will need more advice to do thei jobs. ~and they are bound to look for it from someone other than the general counsel power But. Norman Veasey—a. ‘voice in corporate governance onree "He thinks special counsel fr independent directors ~ or even for ‘except independent bodies such asthe audit committee ~ should be ‘the * not the rule’ conscience ‘Most governance issues are matters of. ! application of common sense, ‘proliferate he says.‘One does not need a of counsel todo the right thing.” “7UVWWVa9 ONY 1X3. UNIT. *> CONSULTANTS 1 Rewrite Speaker B's responses so that they use ellipsis and sound natural. ‘As MirRalmes might arive early Bs {don’t think he will ative earty, though. I don't think he will, though. Have you talked to Sue about the contract? B:_ Yes, have talked to Sue about the contract. ‘A: What time does the meeting start? Bs The meeting starts at nine thirty ‘A: Like to go out tonight after Werner's presentation? B:_Yes,1tf love to go aut tonight after Werner's presentation. Do you have anywhere mind? ‘A: Should anyone else have been sent a copy ofthe report? B: Well, Svetlana should have been sent a copy ofthe report. Will you check the PowerPoint sides? Br Ihave checked the PowerPoint sides already. ‘Ac Isane going to the conference? Bs Ihave no idea whether Jane is going to the conference. ‘A: Willyou be able to attend? Bs I hope Iwill be able to attend 1 Rewrite the following as conditional sentences. 1 ‘We were not given sufficient ime and resources, Tha’ why we could’ do the research in-house. itwe had been given sufficient time and resources, we could have dene the research in-house. {know they don't have the necessary sls to do the work n-house. Thats why they have to rely onan outside expert. sfthey | was not well prepared. So now | don't fel good about the negotiation m He isn'ta good communicator. We can't ask him to conduct the negotiation. the They didn't seta realistic timescale. The project wasn't completed on time, Itthey.UNITE ++ CONSULTANTS | wasr't able to negotiate better terms. wich 7 We didnt bring ina consultant. The crisis wasn't defused very quickly. we. 8 Heisan inefficient manager His projects are not on budget. he 9 | didn't realise my client was dissatisfied. | didn't make a substantial concession, "1 110 We weren't clear about what we wanted. Now we are't pleased with what we've got. twe Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has approximately the same meaning as the first sentence. Use exactly three words, including the word given. 11 Providing that you deliver this month, we agree to cover insurance and freight. (condition) We agree to cover insurance and freight.....2.c@ndition that... you deliver this month, 2. fyouare interested in our training solutions please contact our local office, (should) Interested in our traning solutions, please contact our local office 3. fwe don't get some results soon, we won't see this project through. (unless) We won't see this project through some results 4 Weilllaunch anew projectifyoute on time and on budget on ths occasion. (long) youe on time and on budget on this occasion, ‘well aunch a new project. 5 Youmay need further information, so fm going to give you my contact details. (case) Flglve you my contact details need further information 49 UVWWV89 ONY 1X3.NOLVIONNNOUd ONY STIDIS UNITS + CONSULTANTS LEY complete the e-mail with words and phrases from the box. ‘andthen aeper I'mafraid this _in addition Rolix HA@dunanet hu Subject: Screening candidates Holo Nora, ASP 8h! your instructions, we have screened all 18 consultants who ‘expressed interest in retraining our Accounts personnel and submitted a project proposal * shortlisted three, meet as soon as you can make it to discuss their profiles and ‘assess the suitability oftheir proposals together. * wont be particularly straightforward as all three show a thorough understanding of our needs and a clear picture of what the outcome (of the consultancy would be. 5, their referees are unanimous in praising their abilty to diagnose problems, present workable solutions, and implement those solutions effectively. they do dior noticeably with regard to the foes they charge. ~?.1 don't want to influence your decision too much at this stage! to your reply. Yours,