International Markets Vocabulary
Chose the correct word to finish the sentence:
International markets can sometimes lead to ________, meaning people are not working.
poverty / unemployment / opportunities
unemployment
Complete the idiom/expression:
Small talk is one way to break the _______ when meeting someone for the first time.
ice
What is culture?
Unique characteristics of different groups of people in different countries.
Other answers may be possible
Chose the best verb form:
HR's new computer programme has stopped ________.
working / to work
working
Fill in the blank: I think our sales staff lack ________. They don't seem very keen and haven't been working well recently.
motivation
Chose the best word to complete the sentence:
International markets sometimes give multinational ________ too much power.
competition / opportunities / companies
companies
Complete the idiom/expression:
I was thrown in at the deep ________ when my company sent me to run the German office. I was only given two days' notice to get everything ready.
end
Before a business meeting with an international client what should you do to prepare?
Research and understand their culture Ex: greetings/socializing, etc
Chose the best verb form:
She was driving in a hurry, but she stopped ________ her mobile phone.
answering / to answer
to answer
Fill in the blank: Our main recruitment ________ is to have well-qualified staff.
objective / goal
Chose the best word to complete the sentence:
International markets sometimes widen the ________ between rich and poor nations.
gap /poverty / standards
gap
Complete the idiom/expression:
We don't see eye to ________ with our US parent company about punctuality. We have very different ideas about what being "on time" means.
eye
Do you think cultures are becoming more alike?
Multiple possible answers
Chose the best verb form:
Did you remember ________ HR yesterday?
calling / to call
to call
Fill in the blank: I'm going for an ________ for a new job next week.
interview
Chose the best word to finish the sentence:
International markets sometimes promote higher ________ of living, working conditions, technology and education.
competition / standards / prices
standards
Complete the idiom/expression:
I got into hot ________ with my boss for wearing casual clothes to the meeting with the potential new client.
Why is cultural awareness important for business people?
To be sensitive to different cultures they might be working with.
Other answers are possible...
Chose the best verb form:
I can't remember ________ you a raise.
offering / to offer
offering
Fill in the blank: She is very experienced and can be left to work without any ________.
supervision
Chose the best word to complete the sentence:
International markets sometimes exploit ________ in poorer countries.
unemployment / prices / workers
workers
Complete the idiom/expression:
I really put my ________ in it when I met our Spanish partner because I was nervous and said "Who are you?" rather than "How are you?"
foot
Is shaking hands always important before or after a business meeting? Explain your answer
multiple possible answers
Remember, touching is not always acceptable in every culture
Chose the best verb form:
I'll never forget ________ my first sale.
making / to make
making
Fill in the blank: The applicant was pleasant and had the right qualifications, but unfortunately he did not have any relevant ________.
experience