流利说商务英语 Level 6 Unit 2 Part 3(一) Types of Outsourcing

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流利说商务英语level6unit2part2(Advertisement)

Lesson 1 Advertising methodAdvertisers use many different strategies to reach consumers. Here are some of the most common ones.Product demonstrationsIn a product demonstration, potential customers are shown how a product works. Because they can see a product being used in person, they may be more likely to buy it.Traditionally, product demonstrations have been held by salespeople in physical stores. Nowadays, brands also use online channels, such as social media.Word-of-mouthWord-of-mouth refers to when customers tell other people about a brand or product they like.When people are satisfied with a product, word-of-mouth may happen naturally.But companies can also encourage it by rewarding customers.For example, some companies give customers discounts if they recommend a product to a friend.Product placementProduct placement is a practice in which a brand pays to feature its products in movies or TV shows.For example, if a character in a television show is drinking a brand of soda, that soda is likely a product placement.While product placement is initially very expensive, it can result in a large increase in sales or brand exposure.Digital advertisingDigital advertising refers to any form of advertising or marketing that appears online.It commonly includes social media, email, and search engine marketing.Digital advertising allows companies to leverage analytics platforms to gather sophisticated data from users.Lesson 2 Making an adAdvertisersAdvertisers are businesses that pay money to create ads and show them to an audience. They own the product or service that is being advertised.Frequently, advertisers hire advertising agencies to design ads.They also pay publishers, like social media sites, to access advertising space and distribute ads.Advertising agenciesAn advertising agency is a company that creates advertisements.It is also involved in marketing and branding strategies, such as logo design.Ad agencies are often hired to give a new perspective on how to promote a brand or product. Because ad agencies are independent from their clients' marketing teams, they often offer fresh and creative ideas.PublishersA publisher owns a platform that advertises a product or service.They earn money by selling ad space to advertisers.Examples of publishers include newspapers, websites, or apps like WeChat and Instagram. Advertisers often choose publishers to gain access to a particular audience or demographic. Accounts departmentIn an ad agency, the accounts department is responsible for managing client relations.It is made up of account executives and led by an account director.It meets with clients, listens to their feedback, and brings in new business.It also works with the creative department to make sure ads meet client needs.Creative departmentThe creative department is responsible for ads, logos, and any other work produced by the agency.It is led by a creative director, and often consists of copywriters and designers.The creative department takes client feedback and tries to turn it into engaging ads or marketing campaigns.Media planning departmentThe media planning department oversees the distribution of an ad or marketing campaign. It chooses a mix of media platforms to reach a target demographic.It is also responsible for analyzing data to track the performance of a campaign.Lesson 3 evaluating an online adAnalytics platformAn analytics platform is a software that allows an advertiser to track the performance of its online advertisements.This software is able to monitor metrics such as how many times an ad was clicked or whether an ad led to a sale.Seeing how people engage with online ads allows companies to make their marketing strategies more targeted.Cost per Impression(CPI)Cost per Impression refers to how much an advertiser pays each time an ad is displayed on a website.Advertisers must pay every time their ads appear on a platform, whether they are clicked or not.By tracking CPI, it's possible to see if the ad is getting a strong return on its investment. Cost per Click (CPC)Cost per Click refers to what an advertiser pays each time an ad is clicked by a potential customer.Cost per Click depends on the publisher.On search engines, companies will bid on keywords to use in ads, with certain words costing more money.But social media and other platforms typically charge a fixed price.Cost per Order (CPO)Cost per Order refers to the cost of advertising divided by the number of orders from customers.It is commonly used in online advertising to determine the effectiveness of a company'smarketing.To reduce this cost, advertisers can either cut costs from their search budget or try to boost conversions.Lesson 4 Qualities of Good AdsEvery advertisement should contain certain qualities.Here are some qualities of good ads.MemorableA memorable ad is easy to remember, because it is special or unusual.Even if an ad is strange, as long as customers can remember it , they are more likely to buy from the company.Advertisers use music, design and interesting stories to try to make their ads memorable. PersuasiveA persuasive ad give a strong and effective reason for why customers should buy a product or service.For example, a make up advertisement may try to persuade customers by saying using the make-up will give them more confidence.Advertisers invest heavily in market research in order to understand how to persuade their target market.EntertainingAn entertaining ad uses humor to make the audience laugh.An example of entertaining ad would be a talking dog discussing its favorite brand of dog food.The more entertaining an ad is, the more likely it is to go viral, which helps to build awareness of a brand.InspiringAn inspiring ad uplifts and energizes its audiences.For example, a famous athlete or CEO may appear in as ad to deliver an inspiring message to the audience.This inspiration can create the mindset that the audience will excel in a certain area after purchasing the product.TouchingA touching ad connects with audiences through feelings of happiness, hope or sympathy. For example, a father who doesn’t have any money saves up a month to buy her daughter a doll she really wants for Christmas.Watching the father do everything he can to make his daughter happy may be very touching.Touching ads help businesses close a deal if they can capture customers’ minds and hearts.。

流利说商务英语 Level 6 Unit 2 Part 1(一) CSR Terminology

流利说商务英语Level 6 Unit 2 Part 1(一) CSR Terminology Corporate social responsibility or CSRCorporate social responsibility, or CSR is the idea that a company should help the environment and society.Through CSR programs, businesses can contribute to society while also boosting their own image.Depending on the company, CSR can take on many forms, like philanthropic giving. PhilanthropyPhilanthropy is when a corporation donates money to a cause or organization that helps people.Corporate philanthropy is a common approach to CSR.Typical forms of corporate philanthropy include monetary donations and aid given to non-profit organizations and deprived communities.For example, PepsiCo has a program called Food for Good, which donates healthy meals to children.Sony's CSR policy states its activities can improve social sustainability while advancing Sony's business value.Companies engage in philanthropy to help make the world a better place.halo effectThe halo effect is a favorable perception people have of a company.If a company has halo effect, customers will overlook its negative aspects in favor of its positive ones.When a company engages in CSR, it can create halo effect for itself.This can improve customer loyalty and give a company a reputation for social responsibility.triple bottom lineThe triple bottom line refers to people, planet, and profit.Companies engage in CSR because they believe the well-being of people ,the planet, and the company are interrelated.People refers to the human capital bottom line.It calls for fair labor practices and beneficial business practices toward the community where the business operates.Planet is the environmental bottom line.It calls for sustainable environmental practices as well as reversing the damage done to the environment.Profit is the economic bottom line.It refers to economic value created by the organization.。

流利说商务英语 Level 6 Unit 2 Part 1(四) Manifestations of CSR

流利说商务英语Level 6 Unit 2 Part 1(四) Manifestations of CSR sponsorshipSponsorship is money given by a company to support a person or an organization.A company can sponsor events to show its commitment to improving society.For example, GasTerra, a green gas company, sponsors Walk for Life, an event which raises money for cancer research in young adults.disease preventionCSR efforts also include disease prevention.Companies may focus on food safety, dental health, vaccines, and immunization.For example, to improve food safety, a food company may use cleaner ingredients and production methods.Areas such as food safety, dental health, vaccines, and immunization are examples of disease prevention.McDonald's believes that by sponsoring the Olympics, it can create both social and commercial value.Takeda's global CSR programs focus on disease prevention in developing and emerging countries.environmental initiativesEnvironmental initiatives are activities that promote environmental awareness and sustainability.Sustainability efforts can help companies reduce pollution and energy consumption. And other philanthropic activities can also improve the company's public perception.ethical labor practicesEthical labor practices refer to the fair treatment of employees.They also focus on improving labor practices of other companies around the world. For example, IKEA has done this by fighting against child labor in the supply chain.What kind of CSR may focus on how much energy a company uses? environmental initiatives.What are vaccines and immunization examples of? disease prevention.Google powers its offices through wind energy, which is cleaner and cheaper than other energy sources.Thai Union strives to implement ethical labor practices in the seafood industry by bringing an end to human trafficking.。

英语流利说懂你英语 Level6 Unit1 Part2 Listening (2)

英语流利说懂你英语Level6 Unit1 Part2 Listening Talking about Verbs-2When we talk about experience or results, we use past perfect form.This form uses “have” followed by the participle.For regular verbs, these participle are identical to the past tense form.For irregular verbs, these participle are often different.When we use the perfect form, the primary focus on the subject of the sentence, not the verb. It emphasizes condition, experience or result, rather than actions or events.In these two examples we see the contrast.She has already left hotel.She left the hotel a few minutes ago.The top sentence gives the condition or state of the subject, and the bottom sentence expresses an event.The top sentence describes the condition of the subject of the sentence “she” rather than the event.The fact that she has left the hotel is now part of her experience or state of being.The bottom sentence expresses the action or event, she left, which is something she did.In general, the past tense form expresses events or acts, and the perfect form expresses experience or conditions. When we use the perfect form of the verb, we focus on the state of the subject, and not an action or event.He enjoyed his studies and graduated a few months ago. Now that he had graduated, he’s ready to get a job.Note that the past form expresses the events that are persific points or periods of time, such as the last year or past five years.He worked at several companies. (in the past)He finished the project last week. (in the past, last week)These events are distance from the speaker’s point of view.The perfect form expresses something from the speaker’s point of view, not distance in time. He has worked at several companies. (his experience now)He has finished the project. (his experience now)These two sentences are incorrect and confusing because they give two different points of view. He has worked at the company until last week. (incorrect)He has finished the project last week. (incorrect and confusing)Here are some sentences that use the perfect form.He has finished practicing.He has been practicing.She may have eaten.Her computer may have been stolen.Some are simple, such as the first one, and some are complex, like the last one.The last one is complex because it combines many verb forms, including the passive.He must have taken her computer with him.He have practiced hard, so he should do well in the competition.He took his computer with him because he wants to work at home.He may have taken his computer with him, but I’m not sure if he did or not.He may have been travelling when he got sick.It might have been broken by the accident.He may have been arrested by the police.The fire might have been started by someone.He may have been injur当我们谈论经验或结果时，我们使用过去完成形式。

流利说商务英语 Level 6 Unit 2 Part 2(四)Qualities of Good Ads

流利说商务英语Level 6 Unit 2 Part 2（四）Qualities of Good Ads Every advertisement should contain certain qualities.Here are some qualities of good ads.memorable 难忘的A memorable advertisement is easy to remember because it is special or unusual. Even if an advertisement is strange, as long as customers can remember it, they're more likely to buy from the company.Advertisers use music, design, and interesting stories to try to make their ads memorable.persuasive 有说服力的A persuasive advertisement gives strong and effective reasons for why a customer should buy a product or service.For example, a make-up advertisement may try to persuade customers by saying using the make-up will give them more confidence.Advertisers and companies invest heavily in market research in order to understand how to persuade their target market.entertaining 有趣的An entertaining advertisement uses humor to make the audience laugh.An example of an entertaining ad would be a talking dog discussing its favorite brand of dog food.The more entertaining an ad is, the more likely it is to go viral, which helps to build awareness of a brand.If customers can remember an advertisement, they're more likely to buy from the company.The Under Armour ad was memorable because of the icon as well as the storytelling. The AirBnB commercial persuades customers that using its service will give them a better travelling experience.Subaru released an entertaining ad of a dog driving a car.A persuasive advertisement might say its product will increase the customers' confidence.inspiring 鼓舞人心的An inspiring ad uplifts and energizes its audience.For example, a famous athlete or CEO may appear in an ad to deliver an inspiring message to the audience.This inspiration can create the mindset that the audience will excel in a area after purchasing the product.touching 动人的A touching ad connects with audiences through feelings of happiness, hope, or sympathy.For example, a father who doesn't have any money saves up for months to buy his daughter a doll she really wants for Christmas.Watching the father do everything he can to make his daughter happy may be very touching.Touching ads help a business to close a deal if they can capture consumers' minds and hearts.Inspiration can create the mindset that the audience will excel in a certain area after purchasing the product.Nike has an inspiring ad of disabled athletes competing in the Olympics.I just saw a touching ad from Liulishuo that shows the app helping students learn English in poor areas of China.An example of touching ad might be a poor father buying a holiday gift for his child.。

流利说商务英语 Level 6 Unit 2 Part 2(五)Advertising Basics

流利说商务英语Level 6 Unit 2 Part 2（五）Advertising BasicsSo, to be brief, Pearl Soaps has been looking for an agency to launch the digital campaign for its new organic product, and next week we will be meeting with their team to pitch our ideas.Awesome. Pearl Soaps owns, what, like 10% of skincare market?Yeah, it's a huge opportunity.But before I have the creative team start working on concepts and designs, I first want us to brainstorm our strategy a nd how we could execute it.Pearl has given us a brief report including their target audience and business goals for this product.OK, it says they want to build the awareness among women in their twenties who are interested in the organic lifestyle.Before the creative team begins to design the campaign, he would like to discuss their strategy.What will they use to develop their strategy?Pearl Soaps' research report.They want to target young women who are interested in organic products.Well, if that's the target audience, we should focus on social media, since that's where most of them spend their time.Right. And Pearl already has a massive social media following across all the major platforms.Their biggest following is on WeFace, with got 8 million followers.And their second biggest is on ChatLine, with have 700 thousand.How large is Pearl following on social media?It's extremely large.That's great. Any kind of content that we post for Pearl will already have good visibility.What is their content like on each platform?If you look at the WeFace and ChatLine pages, you'll see that they're mainly post photos, and their content is identical across both platforms.What does Pearl Soaps post in their social media pages?It posts photo content. They have a massive social media following.It mainly posts photos on its social media channels.Its largest following is on WeFace, where they have 8 million followers.But, different types of content perform better on different platform, right? Yeah. In the work I've done, users on WeFace have tended to share videos much more than photos. But on ChatLine, there has been more user engagement with images.So we could develop unique content for each platform.For example, we could do a video series for WeFace but a photo campaign for ChatLine.These are good ideas but not every woman and Pearl's target audience is following their social media accounts.What can we do to reach those potential customers who haven't followed them on social media yet?Well, social media also has paid advertising features, which we've had access with in the past.By using paid advertising, Pearl Soaps could reach some potential customers.How well social media content performs depends on the platform.Platforms like WeFace have paid features that allow us to identify any user we want based on their data.For example, we could target users in major US cities who follow organic lifestyle blogs or even Pearl's competitors.It's the fastest way for a company to expand its reach.How does paid advertising target users?It analyzes their user data.All right, we are off to a great start.Tomorrow I'll arrange a meeting with creative team to share the strategy and get them working on their ideas for the content.So please prepare a short summary of what we've discussed today.Then we can start getting into the nuts and bolts of the pitch.Great, can't wait to get started on this!Yeah,I feel I won't be sleeping much for the next few nights, but I'm super excited.。

英语流利说懂你英语 Level6 Unit1 Part3 Listening (2)

英语流利说懂你英语Level6 Unit1 Part3 Listening Depression&Treatment-2Because the treatment wasn’t working Jack tried something new.He decided to use brain scans to look inside Bob’s brain.Brain scans are a way to look inside the brain to see how it was functioning.What the scans showed about Bob was crucial.They showed that his brain was damaged in a way that nobody had anticipated.There were significant damage to the front part of his brain.An injury in this part of brain can contribute to depression and negative feeling.It can also contribute to feelings of anger and rage.The fact that his brain was injured and unbalanced explained why the treatment hadn’t work.The brain sc ans showed why the medications and other treatments hadn’t worked.They had failed because they didn’t address the brain injury.After discuss the injury with Bob and his parents, they concluded that the cause of the injury was from playing soccer.In fact Jack knew of quite a few soccer players who had suffered head injuries from playing that sport. Heading a hard soccer ball many times can damage the brain.If he hadn’t played soccer, his brain wouldn’t have been injured.With this new information, Jack used a new medicine to treat the injury.Gradually Bob improved and after a few months was close to full recovery.He no longer had any signs of depression and was finally able to return to school.Alternately Bob graduated from his universi ty with honers and entered a famous law’s school.From this experience Jack realized that the brain imaging had allowed him to save Bob’s life.If he hadn’t been for the scans Bob would have ended up killing himself.Detecting and treating the injury to the front of his brain was the key step in his treatment. Jack now believed that brain scans can be an important tool for psychiatrists.An injured brain must be healed before other treatments such as vitamins, drugs and counseling, can work.由于治疗无效，杰克尝试了一些新方法。

流利说商务英语Level6Unit2Part5（一）Incoterms

流利说商务英语Level6Unit2Part5（一）Incoterms流利说商务英语Level 6 Unit 2 Part 5（一）IncotermsIncoterms（International Commercial Terms）国际贸易术语Incoterms, or International Commercial Terms, are rules which describe the responsibilities of buyers and sellers when delivering goods.They determine which costs should be paid by whom.These cost include loading and unloading, insurance, carriage, and customs clearance.Here are a few common incoterms used today.EXW= Ex Works 工厂交货Under Ex Works terms, the seller makes the goods available at a designated location, normally at the seller's factory or depot.Once the goods are placed at the buyer's disposal, the buyer shall be responsible for all costs and risks related to them, such as transport costs, loading costs and insurance.EXW terms are favorable to the seller as it poses minimum obligation to them.FOB= Free on Board [水运] 船上交货价，离岸价格Under Free on Board terms, the seller bears all costs and risks that are related to getting the goods to the port and onto the ship.Once the goods are loaded, the risk of the loss or damage to the goods will be transferred to the buyer.In most countries, FOB is only used for transport by waterway.Rules which determine whether a buyer or seller must incur a particular cost are called incoterms.Under Ex Works terms, they buyer bears all of the transport costs.What cost does the buyer bear under Free on Board terms? marine transport and the unloading of goods.It's imperative for traders to understand the obligations that come with the use of a certain incoterm.Ex Works terms put maximum responsibility on the buyer with minimum responsibility on the seller.If traders are using FOB terms, the buyer assumes the risk after cargo is on board. CFR=Cost and Freight [贸易] 成本加运费价（简称C.&F.）Under Cost and Freight terms, the seller is responsible for transporting the goods to the importer's port.This means the seller must pay all the charges of shipment until the goods arrive at the port of destination.However, the seller is not responsible for any loss or damage to the goods that occurs in shipping.The risk will be passed to the buyer when the goods are on board the vessel.CIF=Cost, Insurance, and Freight 成本、保险和运费Under Cost, Insurance, and Freight terms, the responsibilities are similar to CFR. The seller is still responsible for transporting the goods to the importer's port. However, the seller must obtain insurance for the goods being transported the port. The seller must also provide documents representing cost, insurance, and freight of CIF.Once the carrier gives the documents to the buyer, the seller's obligation ends.DDP=Delivered Duty Paid [贸易][税收] 完税后交货Under Delivered Duty Paid terms, the seller assumes all costs and responsibilities other than unloading.These include shipping, duties, insurance, and any otherexpenses.This makes DDP the most favorable incoterm for the buyer, since the seller bears maximum responsibility.Under CFR terms, when does the seller's obligation end?once the necessary documents are given to the buyer.What costs are not assumed by the seller under DDP terms? unloadingThe seller pays for the carriage of goods to the port of destination while the buyer undertakes the risks once the goods are loaded on the ship at the port of export?CFR CFR' s pricing mechanism involves the seller having the responsibility to get the goods from their warehouse to the destination port.Unlike CFR, CIF requires the seller to purchase insurance for the goods being transported to the port of destination.DDP places maximum responsibility on the seller, making it the most favorable incoterm for the buyer.。

英语流利说Level 6 Unit 2 Reading Virtual heaven学习笔记

英语流利说Level 6 Unit 2 ReadingVirtual heavenIf you could live forever, would you want to?The challenge of keeping your body alive seems impossible, but some scientists are working on an alternative.They want to create a digital copy of your”self” and keep that copy”alive” long after your physical body has stopped functioning.In effect , their plan is to clone a person electronically. Unlike ordinary physical clones-which have identical features as their parents, but which are independent organisms, each with a different conscious self- your electronic clone would believe itself to be you. How might this be possible?One plan relies on the development of nanotechnology. Ray Kurzweil, a leading futurist, predicts that within two or three decades we will have tiny transmitters that can be injected into the brain. Once there they would line up alongside neurons and monitor the details of the brain’s activity. They would then be able to transmit that information to receivers inside a special helmet, allowing us to map the brain.As a further step, Kurzweil foresees using these tiny transmitters to connect you to a world of virtual reality. With the transmitters in place, you could think your way onto the Internet. Instead of seeing pictures on a screen, you would see them in your mind. Rather than send emails toyour friends, you could meet them on some virtual tropical beach and exchange messages in “virtual person”.For a futurist like Ray, this would be heaven, a virtual heaven. Once you upload the brain onto the Internet and log on to that virtual world, your body can be left to decompose while your virtual self can play games for as long as you wish.However, there is still a problem. To exist on the net, your virtual self will have to reside on the computer of a web-hosting company.With your body long gone how will you pay?Question1.What is the article about?---It’s about the possibility of staying alive long after our bodies have stopped functioning.2.What can happen once your upload your brain onto the Internet?You can leave your body behind.3.To clone something means to make copies of it from itself.4. If something decomposes, it decays and falls apart.5. To exist on the net, where were your virtual “self ” have to reside?To exist on the net, your virtual self will have to reside on the computer of a web-hosting company.6.How do web-hosting companies want to be paid?7.In effect , their plan is to clone a person electronically. Unlike ordinary physical clones-which have identical features as their parents, but which are independent organisms, each with a different conscious self-your electronic clone would believe itself to be you.8.Ray Kurzweil, a leading futurist, predicts that within two or three decades we will have tiny transmitters that can be injected into the brain. Once there they would line up alongside neurons and monitor the details of the brain’s activity. They would then be able to transmit that information to receivers inside a special helmet, allowing us to map the brain.9.Once you upload the brain onto the Internet and log on to that virtual world, your body can be left to decompose while your virtual self can play games for as long as you wish.However, there is still a problem.To exist on the net, your virtual self will have to reside on the computer of a web-hosting company.These companies want to be paid real money, or they will delete your”self” and sell the space to someone else.10.Repeat the sentencesWith the transmitters in place, you could think your way onto the Internet.One plan relies on the development of nanotechnology.Once you upload your brain onto the Internet , you can leave your body behind.11.Read the sentencesThe challenge of keeping your body alive seems impossible, but some scientists are working on an alternative.If you couldn’t pay, you would be deleted and your space will be sold to someone else.。

流利说商务英语Level6Unit2Part3（一）TypesofOutsourcing

流利说商务英语Level6Unit2Part3（一）TypesofOutsourcing流利说商务英语Level 6 Unit 2 Part 3(一) Types of Outsourcing Outsourcing is the shifting of a business's jobs, operations, or processes to a third party.This is typically done to reduce costs or improve efficiency.Free trade and globalization have led to a large increase in outsourcing to other countries.OffshoringOffshoring is the practice of basing a company's business processes in another country.This allows the company to produce goods cheaply and sell them back to its own country at a low price.For example, an American car company may manufacture its cars in Mexico.OnshoringOnshoring involves bringing an overseas operation back to the country it originated from.Companies may onshore an operation if the costs of an offshored operation increases or quality suffers.Onshoring improves communication and lowers management costs for businesses. What has let to an increase in an outsourcing? globalizationIf an American computer company wants to offshore, it may manufacture its components in Asia.Though AT&T is earning record profits, it continues to lay off workers and outsource jobs.From 2014 to 2016, six percent of companies employing more than 50 people offshored some of their business operations.Nike plans to use automation in onshore factories to speed up production process. The union called for a three-day strike, demanding an end to the outsourcing of jobs.Lenovo opened a manufacturing plant in 2012 to onshore its computer assembly operations.Call center and customer service jobs are considered as some of the most vulnerable to offshoring.Companies outsource their operations in order to reduce costs or improve efficiency. Business process outsoucing (BPO) Business process outsoucing involves outsourcing a business operation to a third party.By outsourcing certain functions, a company can allocate more resources to other operations.Through BPO, the company can also have access to technologies and resources that it otherwise wouldn't have.Information technology outsourcing (ITO)Companies can use IT outsourcing for network infrastructure, software development, and maintenance.To save money, a company may outsource its IT management by using a third party rather than its own IT team.However, ITO can put a company at risk since it may allow a third party to access the company's sensitive data.Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO)Knowledge processing is the process of creating and spreading information.KPO provides expert-level knowledge and analysis on complicated fields, such as legal services and market research.Industries such as R&D, business analysis, and financial consultancy may outsource positions to find knowledgeable, qualified experts.The outsourcing of a business operation to a third party is called business process outsourcing.What is a risk letting a third party handle sensitive data?The data security may be compromised.An example of KPO services includes consulting.Bringing an overseas operation back to the country it originated from onshoring Global figures show that by the end of 2017, 31% of all IT services were outsourced. The Philippines has established itself in the global KPO market as the leading destination.。

流利说商务英语 Level 6 Unit 2 Part 3(三)Risks of Outsourcing

流利说商务英语Level 6 Unit 2 Part 3（三）Risks of Outsourcing Outsourcing has a lot of benefits, since it is cost-efficient and provides access to expert. However, it also comes with risks. Let's examine some of them.quality problems 质量问题Companies that outsource may suffer quality issues.To provide cheaper products, some outsourcing factories may prioritize quantity over quality.To reduce this risk, companies can prepare detailed product specifications for suppliers and do independent quality control.out of control 失控When a business outsources an operation, it gives up some control of that operation to a third party.This may result in communication issues or increased time to complete a project.To prevent this, companies should outsource to third parties with proven risk management processes.And it's also important to maintain constant communication.Which of the following is not a benefit of outsourcing? earning international reputation.To reduce quality problems, companies can prepare detailed product specifications for suppliers and do independent quality control.hidden costs 隐藏成本Outsourcing comes with several hidden costs, so a company may end up spending more than expected.For example, the hidden costs of selecting a service provider can include travel expenses, payment for an adviser, and so on.By improving the outsourcing process, a company can find more cost-saving opportunities, which adds to the company's profits.confidentiality of information 信息保密When a company chooses to outsource, it must protect its important data and intellectual property.This is because outsourcing may give a third party access to the client company's intellectual property.For example, if a tech startup outsources its finance department, its trade secrets may be exposed to the third party.To mitigate potential risks, it's necessary to set clear confidentiality obligations in outsourcing agreements.。

流利说商务英语 Level 6 Unit 2 Part 4(一)Leadership Styles - 副本

流利说商务英语Level 6 Unit 2 Part 4（一）Leadership StylesA person's leadership style shows how they use power to lead other people.Since certain leadership styles will be more successful in certain situations, there is not a perfect style that fits into every business.A leader is often required to adapt their leadership style according to different situations.authoritative 有权威的；命令式的；当局的Authoritative leaders take full control of all activities and decisions on a team.They set clear directions for how work should be done and provide frequent and detailed feedback.An authoritative leadership style is effective when control is necessary, such as when there is little room for error.But if a leader is working with a very experienced team, this leadership style can seem egotistical.democratic 民主的；民主政治的；大众的Democratic leaders encourage their team to participate in the decision-making processes.They are open to ideas from team members, which helps to motivate the team.This leadership style is effective when a team needs to come up with creative solutions to problems.However, it may not work well in emergencies or when team members are not competent enough to contribute.When a team isn't experienced enough to contribute, it's better to avoid being too democratic.To succeed as an authoritative leader, one needs to be visionary and able to resolve conflicts quickly.Most people prefer to work with a democratic leader who encourages teamwork and cooperation.A leader is often required to adapt their leadership style according to situation. Authoritative leaders like to set clear directions for how work should be done. Democratic leaders are open-minded to ideas from team members.pacesetting 定速度的；带头的Pacesetting leaders set high performance standards for themselves and their staff. They pursue high work efficiency and are willing to replace whoever doesn't meet their standards.A pacesetting style can be effective when a team is already motivated and skilled and when a leader needs quick results.However, if the standards set by a leader are too high, employees could easily feel stressed and demoralized.affiliative 有亲和力的Affiliative leaders regularly encourage their team and like to nurture a sense of belonging in an organization.They help strengthen emotional bonds among team members, which creates a positive atmosphere.Therefore, an affiliative style is effective when team morale is low and needs to be improved.However, a leader should not always use this style because it can create a culture where poor performance will be tolerated.What kind of leaders tend to closely supervise their employees' work? Authoritative What kind of leadership style is the most effective when there's a need of quick results? DemocraticA pacesetting leader puts heavy pressure on team members, which may even affect their physical health.Affiliative leaders like to seek an amicable resolution to tense or difficult situations. Pacesetting leaders are willing to replace whoever doesn't meet their standards.。

流利说商务英语 Level 6 Unit 2 Part 3

流利说商务英语Level 6 Unit 2 Part 3(五) Types of OutsourcingHey, did you read the news about Wave Electronics?It says they decided to fire 30,000 customer services employees in the US and outsource operations to India.Yes, I saw it. To be honest, I'm not surprised. Outsourcing is so common these days. We're living in a global economy after all.But a lot of people are protesting the decision, even a few celebrities.They're saying globalization increases unemployment in the US.It's time to start putting people over profits.That's a little bit simplistic though, don't you think?No, I agree with the protesters completely.A company shouldn't fire employees who have been with the company for years just because it wants to make more money.Why are people protesting Wave Electronics' decision?Outsourcing jobs hurts job security.How does she feel of the criticisms of Wave Electronics? She agrees with them.He thinks the criticisms against Wave Electronics are? simplisticFrom her point of view, the company is putting profits over people.He thinks the criticisms against Wave Electronics are simplistic.Well, I know we often generalize corporations as greedy and heartless.But I think in the case of Wave Electronics, it can't be helped.Seriously? Why do you say that?Their sales have been steadily declining for years and they've taken on debt.To balance out their sinking revenue, they need to reduce costs.According to the man, how are corporations often generalized? They're heartless. And their operating cost of having30,000 full-time US employees must be astronomical.Yet, customer service isn't a highly scaled job. Outsourcing to India make sense.But many of those employees have been working for the company for a long time. What happen to job security or getting pension?If a number is astronomical, it is incredibly high.Their sales have been declining for years, so they had to reduce costs.Those days are gone, companies need to keep growing to survive.And in the globalized economy, there are more opportunities to reduce operating costs, which eat into profits.Wave Electronics didn't write the rules of the game, it's just playing along.From his point of view, the company is trying to survive in the modern economy.You're just biased because you work for one of those greedy and heartless corporations. Look who's talking.Remember before we had Chloe we used to have a maid Anita.She was with us for years.But after Chloe was born and you decided to start working from home, you let Anita go.We could have afforded it, though.Even though they could have afforded the maid, she let her go.If you're biased toward something., you're prejudiced.That's not the same thing at all. I didn't outsource the job to a cheaper maid.No, just a free one. But you saw the chance to reduce operating costs and you did. That's completely different.We're regular people.Wave Electronics is a multinational corporation.Corporations are people, too.Oh, go clean the kitchen.Why does she think their situation is different from Wave Electronics? Wave Electronics should take on more responsibility.。

流利说商务英语Level6Unit2Part2（三）EvaluatingOnlineAds

流利说商务英语Level6Unit2Part2（三）EvaluatingOnlineAds流利说商务英语Level 6 Unit 2 Part 2（三）Evaluating Online Ads analytics platform 分析平台An analytics platform is a software that allows an advertiser to track the performance of its online advertisements.This software is able to monitor metrics such as how many times an ad was clicked or whether an ad led to a sale.Seeing how people engage with online ads allows companies to make their marketing strategies more targeted.Cost per Impression (CPI) 每印象成本(CPI)Cost per Impression refers to how much an advertiser pays each time an ad is displayed on a website.Advertisers must pay every time their ads appear on a platform, whether they are clicked or not.By tracking CPI, it's possible to see if the ad is getting a strong return on its investment.What can an advertiser do if its ads need more exposure? It can find a better publisher.If the CPI of an ad is a lot higher than expected, it may be because the ad doesn't get enough exposure.An analytics platform is able to monitor metrics such as how many times an ad was clicked or whether an ad led to a sale.Cost per Click (CPC) 每次点击成本Cost per Click refers to what an advertiser pays each time an ad is clicked by a potential customer.Cost per Click depends on the publisher.On search engines, companies will bid on keywords to use in ads, with certain words costing more money.But social media and other platforms typically charge a fixed price.Cost per Order (CPO) 每订单成本Cost per Order refers to the cost of advertising divided by the number of orders from customers.It is commonly used in online advertising to determine the effectiveness of a company's marketing.To reduce this cost, advertisers can either cut costs from their search budget or try to boost conversions.How can companies reduce Cost per Order? By increasing the conversion rate. Content sites and social media sites typically charge a fixed price per ad clicked.。

流利说商务英语 Level 6 Unit 2 Part 4(二)Leadership Qualities

流利说商务英语Level 6 Unit 2 Part 4（二）Leadership Qualities Great leaders can bring out best in their team members and lead them to achieve an organization's goals.Here are some key qualities that every good leader should posses.visionaryA person who is visionary is able to think into the future and plan for it with conviction.Visionary leaders set bold goals for the company and are able to communicate their vision with passion.This passion can increase morale and encourage employees to work hard toward the goals of the organization.empatheticA person who is empathetic is able to experience and relate to how other people are feeling.If a leader lacks empathy, they cannot develop a close connection with their employees, which may affect their team's performance.Leaders should also learn to empathize with customers' needs, so that they can better satisfy them.Which of the following shows empathy? Is everything OK?His idea was eventually recognized as visionary and ahead of his time. Empathetic leaders understand what motivates their team members' behavior.His lack of empathy cause him to lose one of his best employees.able to delegateEffective delegation is not about simply giving tasks to employees.It shows employees that their leader trusts their abilities.When employees feel trusted, they may feel greater morale and confidence at work. Also, leaders who can effectively delegate work have more time to focus on high level work, such as strategic planning.committedA person who is committed to something shows great dedication toward it regardless of setbacks.A leader's commitment to their team will not only earn the respect of the team, but will also drive the team to work hard.Likewise, if a leader expects their team to work hard and produce quality work, they need to show their commitment and lead by example.Good leaders are able to delegate effectively to avoid having a heavy workload. Delegating authority to subordinates can improve their self-confidence and overall performance.Being committed to your work sets an example for others to follow, and leads to respect for you as a leader.Her performance demonstrated how committed she was to the organization and its mission.。

流利说商务英语 Level 6 Unit 2 Part 2(二) Making an Ad

流利说商务英语Level 6 Unit 2 Part 2(二) Making an AdadvertisersAdvertisers are businesses that pay money to create ads and show them to an audience.They own the product or service that is being advertised.Frequently, advertisers hire advertising agencies to design ads.They also pay publishers, like social media sites, to access advertising space and distribute ads.advertising agenciesAn advertising agency is a company that creates advertisements.It is also involved in marketing and branding strategies, such as logo design.Ad agencies are often hired to give a new perspective on how to promote a brand or product.Because ad agencies are independent from their clients' marketing teams, they often offer fresh and create ideas.publishersA publisher owns a platform that advertises a product or service.They earn money by selling ad space to advertisers.Examples of publishers include newspapers, websites, or apps like WeChat and Instagram.Advertisers often choose publishers to gain access to a particular audience or demographic.Who do advertisers do？They promote their goods or services through ads.An advertising agency is a company that is hired to develop ads and marketing strategies.accounts departmentIn an ad agency, the accounts department is responsible for managing client relations.It is made up of account executives and led by an account director.It meets with clients, listens to their feedback, and brings in new business.It also works with the creative department to make sure ads meet client needs.creative departmentThe creative department is responsible for ads, logos, and any other work produced by the agency.It is led by a creative director, and often consists of copywriters and designers.The creative department takes client feedback and tries to turn it into engaging ads or marketing campaigns.media planning departmentThe media planning department oversees the distribution of an ad or marketing campaign.It chooses a mix of media platforms to reach a target demographic.It is also responsible for analyzing data to track the performance of a campaign. What is the creative department responsible for? designing advertisements.Which department is responsible for designing the advertisements?The creative department.The creative department is responsible for designing the advertisement.。

英语流利说Level 6 Unit 2 love lab学习笔记

英语流利说Level 6 Unit 2 ReadingLove labHow we communicate with our romantic partners can have a strong impact on the quality of our relationships. Psychologists John and Julie Gottman run the Love Lab, where thousands of couples have been studied over the last 30 years. The purpose of their research is to determine the factors that lead to happy and unhappy relationships. From their data, they have concluded that contempt, criticism, defensiveness, and stonewalling are the most significant factors that can hurt a marriage or relationship.Among these, contempt is the biggest predictor of divorce. People who feel contempt for their partner often convey disapproval without addressing the issue. They sometimes label their partner with insulting words such as “lazy””stupid”or”emotional”, which is particularly damaging.Many couples try to address issues by criticizing their partner’s flaws or mistakes directly. Being too direct with criticism can hurt your partner’s self-esteem. Some people may react to criticism by becoming defensive and focused on winning the argument, rather than on improving themselves. Others may react to criticism by stonewalling, where they refuse to acknowledge and respond to their partner for a period of time. Unfortunately, fighting back or ignoring your partnercan make it difficult to determine the root of your problems.If your partner feels that they aren’t valued, it may lead to increased dissatisfaction with the relationship.The Gottmans maintain that being aware of these factors in communication is the first step to improving a relationship. It is important to acknowledge that all relationships have issues. The goal shouldn’t be to avoid these issues, but to learn to resolve them. In particular, we should avoid communicating in ways that hurt our partner’s self-esteem. It is better to discuss problems in a way that is less confrontational and can better help your partner sympathize with your perspective. For example, rather than saying”Why are you ignoring me? It’s rude!” One could say “I feel hurt and undervalued when I don’t get a response from you.” By being conscious of how we communicate with our partner, we can begin to build a healthier relationship.Question1.The tone of this passage is --logical and insightful.2.What is the purpose of the Gottman’s research?- To identify characteristics of successful or unsuccessful relationships.3.Someone who is defensive in an argument will probably--- not admit fault.To confront something means--- to face it.4.What is the biggest predictor of divorce?---Among these, contempt is the biggest predictor of divorce.5.What might make it difficult to find out the cause of your relationship problems? -- Unfortunately, fighting back or ignoring your partner can make it difficult to determine the root of your problems.6. Being too direct with criticism can hurt your partner’s self-esteem. Some people may react to criticism by becoming defensive and focused on winning the argument, rather than on improving themselves.7.Others may respond to criticism by stonewalling, where they refuse to acknowledge and respond to their partner for a period of time. Unfortunately, fighting back or ignoring your partner can make it difficult to determine the root of your problems. If your partner feels that they aren’t valued, it may lead to increased marital dissatisfaction with the relationship.8.Some people may react to criticism by becoming defensive and focused on winning the argument, rather than on improving themselves. Others may react to criticism by stonewalling, where they refuse to acknowledge and respond to their partner for a period of time. Unfortunately, fighting back or ignoring your partner can make it difficult to determine the root of your problems.9.Repeat the sentencesI It is important to acknowledge that all relationships have issues.Among these, contempt is the biggest predictor of divorce. Stonewalling your partner can make them feel like they aren’t valued.10.Read the sentencesThey used data from observing thousands of couples to determine the factors that lead to unhappy relationships.How we communicate with our romantic partners can have a strong impact on the quality of our relationships.。

流利说商务英语Level6Unit2Part2（一）AdvertisingMethods

流利说商务英语Level6Unit2Part2（一）AdvertisingMethods流利说商务英语Level 6 Unit 2 Part 2(一) Advertising Methods Advertisers use many different strategies to reach consumers.Here are some of the most common ones.product demonstrationsIn a product demonstration, potential customers are shown how a product works. Because they can see a product being used in person, they may be more likely to buy it.Traditionally, product demonstrations have been held by salespeople in physical stores.Nowadays, brands also use online channels, such as social media.word-of-mouthWord-of-mouth refers to when customers tell other people about a brand or product they like.When people are satisfied with a product, word-of-mouth may happen naturally.But companies can also encourage it by rewarding customers.For example, some companies give customers discounts if they recommend a product to a friend.After seeing a product demonstration, a customer may buy a product because they saw how it worked in person.Companies can encourage word-of-mouth by rewarding customers with gifts or discounts.Sometimes brands create hashtags on social media to raise awareness and encourage word-of-mouth.product placementProduct placement is a practice in which a brand pays to feature its products in movies or TV shows.For example, if a character in a television show is drinking a brand of soda, that soda is likely a product placement.While product placement is initially very expensive, it can result in a large increase in sales or brand exposure.digital advertisingDigital advertising refers to any form of advertising or marketing that appears online.It commonly includes social media, email, and search engine marketing.Digital advertising allows companies to leverage analytics platforms to gather sophisticated data from users.Through analytics platforms, detailed data can be collected based on how people interact with online advertisements.In 2017, the amount of money US companies spent on digital advertising surpassed traditional advertising.It's reported t hat Hershey's saw a 65%increase in sales after it spent 1 million dollars on product placement in the movie E.T.Online advertising is any type of advertising that appears on the Internet.If you see a character in a movie using a certain brand, it is likely a product placement.。

流利说商务英语level6unit2part1(CSR)

Lesson1 CSR terminologyCorporate society responsibilityCorporate social responsibility, or CSR, is the idea that companies should help the society and environment.Through CSR programs, businesses can contribute to society while also boosting their own images.Depending on the company, CSR can take on many forms, like philanthropic giving. PhilanthropyPhilanthropy is when a corporate donates money to a cause or organization that helps people.Corporate philanthropy is the common approach to CSR.Typical forms of corporate philanthropy include monetary donations and aid given to non-profit organizations and deprived communities.For example, PepsiCo has a program called food for good, which donates healthy meals to children.Hallo effectThe hallo effect is the favorable perception people have of a company.If a company has hallo effect, customers will overlook negative aspects in favor of its positive ones.When a company engages in CSR, it can create an hallo effect for itself.This can improve customer loyalty and give a company reputation for social responsibility. Triple bottom lineThe triple bottom line refers to people, planet and profit.Companies engage in CSR because they believe the well-being of the people, the planet and the company are interrelated.PeoplePeople refers to the human capital bottom line.It calls for fair labor practices and beneficial business practices toward the community where the business operates.PlanetPlanet is the environmental bottom line.It calls for sustainable environmental practice as well as reversing the damage done to the environment.Profit is the economic bottom line.It refers to the economic value created by the organization.Lesson 2 Corporate philanthropyCSR as corporate philanthropyPhilanthropy is a common CSR initiative for many corporations.Many corporations provide charities and non-organizations with financial aid.This aid is given to many different areas including social welfare, the art and education. Case study: Coca-ColaIn 2013, a devastating earthquake struck Ya’an Sichuan.Following the disaster, Coca-cala mobilized its resources across Sichuan and Chongqing to provide relief.They increased the production of bottle to water and shipped it to the affected area.In addition, the company donated 8,000,000 yuan to the China women development foundation.The goal was to provide aid to women who were affected in the earthquake.Through these CSR initiatives, Coca-Cola greatly improved its brand image and long term profitability.Case study: PNC’s Grow up GreatA nother example of corporate philanthropy is the PNC’s financial service Grow Up Great program.The program provides resources to the unfounded schools in the areas where PNC operates.These resources include lesson plans, digital storybooks and learning materials.The goal of the program is the set disadvantaged students on the path to success in the school and life.After its founding in 2004, the program has used 137 million dollars in grant to serve 1.4 million children.T hese CSR activities not only benefit many children but also improve PNC’s profit performance, customer relationship and community engagement.Case study: GoogleGoogle is a prime example of a company that engages in corporate philanthropy.It have donated money and resources to several programs which are involved in helping communities around the world.Google have donated thousands of Raspberry Pi computers to children around world to support computer science education.In the program Code for American, it annually donates 3 million dollars to help develop civic technological solutions.Lesson 3 Value creationCSR as creating shared valueSome CSR is geared towards creating shared value, or CSV.A company creates shared value by addressing a social need while simultaneously boosting its revenue.The premise behind the CSV is that the well-being of a company and society depend on each other.Case study: TeslaOne way to create share values is reconceiving products and markets to meet social needs. Tesla, for example, designs electric vehicles, batteries, and solar panels to address the ecological concerns of society.By doing this, it also expands the market for automotive and energy solution businesses.T esla’s CSR efforts both benefit the society and increase it economic value.Case study: IKEAProducts can also create shared value by redefining productivity in the value chain. Creating shared value can address societal problems while reducing economic costs in a firm’s value chain.For example, IKEA commits to eliminating waste across its value chain by prevention, reduction, reusing and recycling.This can reduce production costs as well as environmental degradation.In 2017, more than 30,000 members joined its loyalty program every day.As a result, its total retail sales increased by 3.8%, reaching 36.3 billion euro.Cast study: NestleCompanies can create shared value by developing the communities they work in.Nestle did this when it change how it obtained its coffee beans.Previously, it obtained its beans from industrial farmers.Later, it started working closely with small farmers in poor areas.Nestle provided the farms with fertilizers, pesticides, and farming advice.It also began to pay the farmers a premium for better quality beans.The result was an increase in income for the farmers while providing Nestle with a higher quality of coffee beans.Lesson 4 Manifestations of CSRSponsorshipSponsorship is money given by a company to support a person or an organization.A company can sponsor events to show its commitment to improving society.For example GasTerra, a green gas company, sponsors Walk for Life, an event which raises money for cancer research in young adults.Disease preventionCSR efforts also include disease prevention.Companies may focus on food safety, dental health, vaccines, and immunization.For example, to improve food safety, a food company may use cleaner ingredients and production methods.Environmental initiativeEnvironmental initiatives are activities that promote environment awareness and sustainability.Sustainability efforts can help companies reduce pollution and energy consumption.A nd other philanthropic activities can also improve the company’s public perception. Ethical labor practiceEthical labor practices refer to fair treatment of employees.They also focus on improving the labor practice of other companies around the world. For example, IKEA has done this by fighting against child labor in the supply chain.。