Decisions

Unit 11:

decision-making
Some phrases you need for giving opinions and
contributing ideas to meetings in order to shape the final
decisions.

• Personally, I think we should take this

opportunity to cut our costs.
• I think we should …
• In my opinion, …
• From my point of view, …
• As far as I am concerned, …
• As I see it, ….
 Giving opinions
• I think our customers should be given first priority.
• In my opinion, we shouldn’t resent young people
who want to express themselves.
• From my point of view, your idea is acceptable.
• I guess we need to review the recruitment process.
• I don’t think they should be given sanctions.
• I think you need to improve your work performance.
• I am sure it won’t work.
 Asking for opinions
• What do you think about our company’s
progress?
• What is your opinion about flexi time?
• What are your feelings about this new
strategy?
• Do you think this system will work?
• Do you agree with those changes?
• Are you sure that it is realistic?
 Give your opinions
• Take a deep sleep for 10 minutes during work for
sleepy workers.
• Work overtime every day.
• Workaholic workers
• Tardy workers
• Undisciplined workers
• Outstanding employees
• “Busy body” workers
• Employees who do not perform well.
 Agreeing and disagreeing
• I agree that ...
• I disagree that ...
• I guess I can’t agree with you.
• No way. I refuse.
• Maybe you are wrong because..
• I’ll go along with that.
• I see your point, but...
• That’s for sure.
• I couldn’t agree more.
• I don’t think so.
Asking for agreement
• Wouldn’t you say so?
• Isn’t that so?
• Is that right?
• Don’t you agree with me?
• Don’t you think so?
• Isn’t that right?
Agreeing to someone’s idea
• I totally agree with you.
• You are right.
• I couldn’t agree more.
• I’m of exactly the same opinion.
• I second that.
• You can say that again.
 Some phrases used to persuade others in
decision-making.
• Come on, ..
• The thing is, if we wait too long, the best
locations in the center will be taken.
• Oh, c’mon! I really need your help. I am
facing the deadline. Please, help me. I will
treat you to a movie after this. OK?
 Vocabulary
Matching
• Put forward • Your mind
• Have • Major decisions
• Express • A consensus
• Make • An idea
• Reach • Confrontation
• Evaluate • A suggestion
• Carry out • A say
• Avoid • Ideas
• Make up • An opinion
 Vocabulary
• Put forward an opinion, a suggestion, an
idea,/ideas
• Have an opinion, a say, an idea/ideas
• Make major decisions, a suggestion
• Reach a consensus
• Avoid confrontation
• Make up your mind
• Carry out major decisions / a suggestion
 Vocabulary
• Consultation
• Confrontation
• Concession
• Compromise
• Consensus

We often bring in experts for consultation on our

projects.
 Matching exercise

• Hierarchy • For, not against

• Brainstorm • Support/approval
• Choices/alternatives
• Put forward
• Perform/execute
• Options • Present/propose
• backing • Most of the people
• Majority • Choose
• In favor of • Generate ideas imaginatively
• Go for • The power and decision-making
structure of an organization
• Carry out
What is your opinion about flexi time?
What are your feelings about this new
strategy?
Do you think this system will work?
Do you agree with those changes?
Are you sure that it is realistic?
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