问答题 Practise discussing this task, and the questions which follow it, with a partner:
OPENING A NEW BRANCH ABROAD
The company you work for wants to enter new markets by opening a new branch abroad. You have been asked to make suggestions concerning this.
Discuss, and decide together:
· how the company could find out information about the new markets
· what training the staff for the new branch would need
· how the new branch could be promoted
Follow-up questions:
· What is the most important factor when considering opening a branch abroad?
· In what other ways can companies build up business abroad?
· What kinds of companies benefit most from trading with different countries?
· Would you like to work abroad for your company?
· Do you think business will become increasingly global in the future?