Dialogue 1.
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Task 37. Work with a partner and complete the following dialogues. Act them out.
Dialogue 3.
Dialogue 2.
| A: | For doing any business someone should use information technology as an essential enabler of business. |
| B: | Right you are. IT is one of the most important resources in today's business environment. Perhaps the most visible and explosive information technology tool is the Internet. Thousands of businesses are taking advantage of the Internet everyday to perform electronic commerce. By simply setting up a Web site full of advertisements, product information and product ordering capabilities, your organisation can reach millions of people and organisations around the world. |
| A: | No doubt, for many organisations the Internet represents a great way to easily, quickly and inexpensively connect to customers, suppliers, distributors and retailers all over the world. What other things should I know not to be out of business? |
| B: | You should know who your customers are and what they want, know what your products cost to make and know what your competitors are doing. These are all keys to success in business. And this information is a part of competitive intelligence. |
| A: | Hallo! How is your business? |
| B: | ………………………………………………………………………………….…… |
| A: | I wonder how you manage to do business in today's business environment, to succeed in it and not to be out of business. Can you share your already gained experience and knowledge? |
| B: | ……………………………………………………………………………................ |
| A: | You should remember that we live today in the age of information when knowledge is power. And having the right information at the right time can help you gain a competitive advantage. |
| B: | ……………………………………………………………….……………................ |
| A: | I am glad for you. It's time to go now. Wish you a good luck in your business! |
| B: | ……………………………………………................................................................. |
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| Dialogue 1. | | | Task 38. Role plays. |