abandon benchmark boom dseregulate downsize merge with outsource privatize relocate restructure slump soar subsidize suffer tailor take over
ADJECTIVES
booming core external internal joint
THE ECONOMY
Inflation increased a little. Unemployment has gone up a lot. Investment The balance of trade
Interest rates decreased slightly. Exports - Imports has gone down significantly.
THE COMPANY
Turnover Market share went up went down The share price rose fell last year.
Productivity soared Sales slumped in 2001. Prices
CORPORATE STRATEGY
We have taken over a small company. We are planning to merge with another company. We are going to relocate our manufacturing to China. We are planning a joint venture in Beijing. We are focusing on the core business. We have abandoned diversification. We tailor our products to customer needs. Our mission is to become market leader by 2005.
MANAGEMENT - BUZZ WORDS
Downsizing making the company smaller and more efficient. Outsourcing an external company provides an internal service. Restructuring reorganizing Benchmarking comparing your performance with competitors'
THE FUTURE
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