ABC of Business

1. With your partner choose 3 - 4 questions to discuss. Then share your information in your group.

2. With your partner write four questions about certain topics, e.g. engineering, colleagues, recalls, etc.

A

How can companies ensure the availability of raw materials in the future?

B

What are the benefits of benchmarking?

C

What are the biggest challenges facing your company in 2023?

D

Do tight deadlines cause stress? Why or why not?

E

What is effective communication?

F

What are fringe benefits? Why do employers offer fringe benefits?

What is green manufacturing? What are its benefits?

H

What is meant by a hostile takeover? Do you know of any hostile takeovers?

I

How can your department decrease inefficiency and increase productivity?

J

What are the pros and cons of joint ventures?

K

What measures can companies and employees take in order to protect company know-how?

L

What are important leadership skills?

M

How can your company increase its market share?

N

What makes a good negotiator?

O

What is overproduction? Why is it a waste?

P

What is your company’s most profitable product or service?

Q

What is the difference between quality control and quality assurance?

R

Why is research and development (R&D) important to economic growth?

S

Give examples of soft skills and state why are they important in the workplace.

T

What influences a target market?

U

Do you think your country will see an upward trend in the economy in 2023? Why or why not?

V

What is your company’s vision? Do you think it is good? Why or why not.

W

Discuss ways of reducing waste in manufacturing.

X

What are the benefits of Xing for companies and individuals?

Y

What is meant by yield in business terms? Give an example.

Z

Is the concept of zero defects realistic? Why or why not?