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1、LOGO商務(wù)英語商務(wù)英語精品課程精品課程 Module 3company culture主講人：劉斌主講人：劉斌Unit OverviewBy studying this unit, you are expected to: learn what corporate culture is; know how to learn about a companys culture; know what kind of corporate culture would fit you; know how to write a cover letter.Unit 3 Corporate CultureUn

2、it 3 Corporate CultureUnit 3 Corporate CultureTask 2Task 1Unit 3 Corporate CultureTask 1 Do the match work to form terms related to corporate culture. Then discuss in pairs what you think they mean. Unit 3 Corporate CultureTask 2 The following are pictures related to some terms in Task 1. Tell your

3、partner what you think these pictures indicate.AB CDteam spiritdress codeoffice spaceinternational relationshipStarting PointTextUnderstanding the TextActivity 1Dealing with LanguageFocusing On GrammarSettingActivity 2Unit 3 Corporate CultureUnit 3 Corporate CultureSetting: Sharon, a fresh college g

4、raduate, is now looking for a job. Here are some useful tips for Sharon to learn about the corporate culture of her possible employer. Corporate culture: the shared values, attitudes, standards, and beliefs that characterize members of an organization and define its nature. A companys culture will b

5、e reflected in its dress code, business hours, office setup, employee benefits, hiring decisions, client satisfaction and every other aspect of operations.Background InformationUnit 3 Corporate CultureStarting PointTask 1 Discuss in pairs. How do you get to know a companys culture before you work th

6、ere?Unit 3 Corporate CultureStudy on Corporate Culture for Job-seekers When job-seeking, it is particularly important to learn about the corporate culture of a potential employer. If you are going to spend a lot of time in that work environment, youll want to be in a place where you fit into the cul

7、ture: a place where you can have a voice, be respected, and have opportunities for growth. To understand a companys culture, you dont have to wait until you have worked for the company for years. For the smart job-seeker, research starts before the interview.Unit 3 Corporate Culture Before the Inter

8、view Once youve been invited for an interview for a job, spend some time searching for clues about the companys culture. Review the companys website, e-magazines and any other materials accessible online. The social networking sites where employees talk to their colleagues are sometimes open to the

9、public and will also offer clues. It could be worth paying a visit. Unit 3 Corporate Culture If possible, talk to a member of staff at the company. Employees can be an invaluable source of information, and normally, they will be willing to share it with you. Asking them about the company and its cul

10、ture may help you in many ways. You will go into the interview equipped with first-hand information about the company and tips on how to react during the interview. Unit 3 Corporate CultureAt the Interview Having done your research work before the interview, you will be better placed to learn more f

11、rom observation on site. You will also be able to ask more intelligent questions at the interview. To obtain first-hand information, experts suggest arriving early for the interview and spending the time observing how employees behave, how they are dressed, and how they talk to their colleagues and

12、their bosses. Unit 3 Corporate Culture During the interview, you will ask a number of questions to help you decide whether the job is right for you or not, as well as answer the questions put to you by the interviewers. However, dont forget to ask about corporate culture as well. For instance, “Does

13、 your company emphasize working in teams?” or “Are work hours flexible?” “Is there a dress-down day every week?” “Do the managers expect you to be responsible for your work or do they control everything?”Unit 3 Corporate Culture If you get a chance to meet with some employees (or make your own chanc

14、es by finding where they hang out), you could ask some of these questions to help you get a handle on the companys culture. With all the information gathered, you should be able to decide whether the job will suit you. After all, working for a company is not just a matter of money, but is also about

15、 being happy, successful and productive. A smart job-seeker always finds a way to learn about the corporate culture before actually working in a company. Before a job interview, one can find clues about the companys culture by 1. or 2. Also, it would be better for one to 3. for the interview to get

16、some first-hand information by observing the employees behaviors. At the interview, a number of 4. may be asked. After the interview, the job-seeker can get a chance to 5. by finding where they often hang out. With all the information, one can decide whether the possible job will be suitable for him

17、 or her.Unit 3 Corporate CultureUnderstanding the TextTask 2 Complete the passage that summarizes the text.searching online talking to the companys employeesarrive earlyquestions concerning corporate culture meet with the companys employees Understanding the TextUnderstanding the TextUnit 3 Corporat

18、e CultureUnderstanding the TextTask 3 Answer the questions with the information you find in the text.1. Why is it important to learn about the corporate culture of the possible employer?Understanding the Text Because a possible employee will spend a lot of time in that work environment. He/she will

19、want to be in a place where he/she fits into the culture: a place where he/she can have a voice, be respected, and have opportunities for growth.Unit 3 Corporate CultureUnderstanding the Text2. In what way does talking to company employees help you? Employees can be an invaluable source of informati

20、on, and by talking to them, we can go into the interview equipped with first-hand information about the company and tips on how to react during the interview.Understanding the TextTask 3 Answer the questions with the information you find in the text.Unit 3 Corporate Culture3. What do experts suggest

21、 job-seekers observe by arriving early for the interview?Understanding the Text As suggested by experts, job-seekers can observe howemployees behave, how they are dressed, and how they talk to their colleagues and their bosses by arriving early for the interview.Understanding the TextTask 3 Answer t

22、he questions with the information you find in the text.Unit 3 Corporate Culture4. What questions concerning corporate culture can you ask during an interview?Understanding the Text A number of questions can be asked, like “Does your company emphasize working in teams?” or “Are work hours fl exible?”

23、 “Is there a dress-down day every week?” “Do the managers expect you to be responsible for your work or do they control everything?”Task 3 Answer the questions with the information you find in the text.Unit 3 Corporate Culture What do you care about the most when asking about the corporate culture o

24、f a potential employer? Discuss in groups to list out the questions that you may ask. Youd better not ask questions already mentioned in Reading A.Unit 3 Corporate Culture Suggested Answers Is there any opportunity here for advanced learning in my career? Do employees have a say in the decision-maki

25、ng process? Do I have to work overtime often? Do I have to wear work uniform? How about the working space? Unit 3 Corporate Culture Dealing with LanguageNot all young people make response to the events in the same way.Your job is to watch closely the fish and notetheir sleeping habits.We interviewed

26、 them and selected three that we thought would be accepted by our company quickly. Dealing with Language Task 4 Replace the underlined parts of the sentences with the correct form of the words and phrases in the box. Dealing with LanguagereactobserveFit intoUnit 3 Corporate Culture Task 4 Replace th

27、e underlined parts of the sentences with the correct form of the words and phrases in the box. Dealing with Language4. The child must be taught to value the importance of the truth and to tell the truth.5. I dont want to see my son spend timewith these boys.They are nothing but party animals.6. Thou

28、sands of peoplegot together here on New Years Eve.respecthang outgathered Dealing with Language Dealing with Language Dealing with Language Dealing with LanguageUnit 3 Corporate Culture Dealing with LanguageTask 5 Complete the sentence with the correct formof the words and phrases in the box.work in

29、 teams corporate culture dress-down day work hours Dealing with LanguageTask 5 Complete the sentence with the correct formof the words and phrases in the box. Dealing with LanguageTask 5 Complete the sentence with the correct formof the words and phrases in the box. Dealing with LanguageTask 5 Compl

30、ete the sentence with the correct formof the words and phrases in the box. Dealing with LanguageTask 5 Complete the sentence with the correct formof the words and phrases in the box. Dealing with LanguageUnit 3 Corporate CultureTask 5 Complete the sentence with the correct formof the words and phras

31、es in the box. Dealing with Languageopportunity for growth potential employer work environmentjob-seekers Dealing with Language Dealing with Language Dealing with Language Dealing with LanguageUnit 3 Corporate CultureTask 6 Translate the sentences into English with the words and phrases in Task 4 an

32、d Task 5. Dealing with LanguageAt first, these foreign employees find it hard to (融入到這個中國公司的企業(yè)文化中融入到這個中國公司的企業(yè)文化中) . fit into the corporate culture of this Chinese company. 2. During the interview, (這些求職者必須團隊合作，這些求職者必須團隊合作， 在在30分鐘內(nèi)完成這個任務(wù)分鐘內(nèi)完成這個任務(wù)). these job-seekers are asked to work in teams to finish this task within 30 minutes.Susan asked too many questions about the work hours and work environment, because it is the dress-down day and co