Crimes ranging from armed robbery to embezzlement can destroy even the best businesses. You should install a good physical security system. Just as important, you must establish policies and safeguards to ensure awareness and honesty among your personnel. Because computer systems can be used to defraud as well as keep records, you should check into a computer security program. Consider taking seminars on how to spot and deter shoplifting and how to handle cash. Finally, careful screening when hiring can be your best ally against crime.
SECURITY AND SAFETY IN AN OFFICE
A simple but reliable security system, such as special sensors attached to the doors and windows are often used. Taking security to the next level, a video camera or several video cameras are used in blind or hidden spots in corridors or corners of big buildings or places attractive to intruders. Adding a video tape recorder to the security camera is recommended so that you have a visual record to take to the police if necessary. There exist some security systems that search a visitor for weapons.
These are some rules for the staff to follow:
1. Always keep money in a safe place, never leave it in an unlocked drawer. It is recommended to keep it in a safe.
2. Be careful with keys - don't leave spare keys lying around.
3. Close windows when you are out - a thief needs only 2 minutes.
4. Don't leave a visitor alone in your office - use the telephone to find out if someone can see him.
5. Don't give strangers confidential information. Watch out for people behaving suspiciously.
6. In cases of pilfering and petty theft call the police.
7. Always remember safety rules when using electrical appliances: switch them off before leaving the office or before adjusting them, don't leave the electric cables on the floor.
8. Do not smoke in an office, only in special places, if you cannot give up that harmful habit.
9. Have proper ventilation for heaters and other small appliances.
10.Install smoke detectors and fire extinguishers, maintain them regularly and keep fresh batteries in smoke detectors for proper operation. Have, discuss and rehearse escape plans.
11.In case of fire, sound the alarm. If possible put out the fire yourself. Use foam not water ftear electrical appliances. If you cannot do that call the fire brigade immediately. Leave the building by the nearest exit - fire escape.
12.Please be responsible and careful. Always.
INSTRUCTING ON SAFETY
- We've got a new man working in the stock room. He should be instructed on our security and safety rules.
- I have already informed him about our routine in this, but he should read the instruction and sign in the register.
-The main things which should be remembered and always observed are: not to leave money in an unlocked drawer and always put it in a safe at night, close windows when one is out, not to leave a visitor alone in the office. Very important is also not to give strangers confidential information.
- Yes, he'll find all this in our safety instruction, and I've also told him to take care of his own belongings.
- Right you are. I hope he will prove to be a responsible person.
7. THE COMPANY YOU WORK FOR
Компания, в которой вы работаете
| headoffice | главный офис (контора) |
| manufacturer (producer) | производитель |
| major | крупный |
| software | программное обеспечение |
| customerservice | обслуживание клиентов |
| division | отделение |
| network | сеть |
| dealer | дилер |
| workshop | цех, мастерская |
| expand manufacturing | расширять |
| capacity | производственные мощности |
| startbusiness | начать деловую деятельность |
| launch | запустить (производство, товарна рынок) |
| branch | отрасль, филиал |
| subsidiary | дочерняя компания |
| getacontract | получить контракт |
| totalsales | общие продажи, реализациятовара |
| exceed | превышать |
| turnover | товарооборот |
| profit | прибыль |
| researchanddevelopment | научно-исследовательские разработки |
| to hold top-ranking position | заниматьлидирующееместо |
| corebusiness | главная, основная деятельность |
| concrete | бетон |
| aggregates | зд. наполнители (бетона) |
| gypsum | гипс |
| roofing | кровельное покрытие |
| employ | нанимать |
| to be committed | бытьприверженным |
| constructionmaterials | строительные материалы |
| netoperatingincome | чистый операционный доход |
| netearnings | чистая прибыль |
| groupshare | все выпущенные акциикомпании |
| per share | наакцию |
| operate | действовать |
| revenue | доход |
| jointventure | совместное предприятие |
| establish | учреждать |
| breakawayfrom | отделиться от |
| statutoryfund | уставный фонд |
| balanceloss | балансовый убыток |
| initiate | инициировать, начать |
| merge | сливаться |
| mainsupplier | основной поставщик |
COMPANY'S HISTORY
KKK is a famous computer manufacturer based in... (the name of the country).
The Head Office is in ... (the capital of the country), and there are offices in other cities.
KKK is a leader in the field of minicomputers and business microcomputers, and it is a major software producer It has a large customer service division, with a wide network of dealers and agents.
KKK has three main production workshops and is planning to expand manufacturing capacity in the next two years.
ККК started business in 1981, and produced small electronic components for the first few years. Then it launched its first micro and moved into the computer market in 1986. Now it has five branch offices; in 1991 it opened its overseas subsidiary.
In 1997 KKK launches the famous L66 models and gets the contract to build control systems for the Space Program.
The Company's total sales exceed.... The turnover in 2000 exceeded.... Its profits reach ....
KKK works through five divisions: Research & Development, Production & Engineering, Software, Administration fc Central services, Sales & Marketing.
SPEAKING ABOUT COMPANIES
1. A world leader in construction materials, ZZZ holds top-ranking positions in all six of its core businesses: cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, gypsum, specialty products and roofing. ZZZ employs 65,000 people andgenerates annual sales of $ .... It is committed to the development of construction materials which bring greater comfort, aesthetic appeal and safety to our everyday lives. Net operating income reached $ .... Net earnings (Group share) reached $..., net earnings per share rose to $ .... These increases are the highest in ten years.
2. XXX is a multinational technical service company employing 63,500 people and operating in more than 30 countries. Last year the company generated $... in revenue from its main activities. XXX has been active in this country since December 1998, through a joint venture with ODD.
3. Established in 1996, BBB broke away from ADD in 1999. . Balance loss was .... The statutory fund is .... Realizing that its chances of remaining on the market on its own are slim, the company initiated a plan for merging with ADB, the main supplier in the& industry.
PHRASES TO BE USED when speaking about a company:
- to be established in 19... бытьобразованнымв 19...
- to have a strong position in the market иметьсильнуюпозициюнарынке
- to enjoy an excellent reputation иметьотличнуюрепутацию
- to have qualified / skilled / technically trained employees иметьквалифицированных / обученных / техническиподготовленныхслужащих
- to be a state-owned enterprise бытьгосударственнымпредприятием
- to be in the process of transformation into a joint-stock company находитьсявпроцессепреобразованиявакционерноеобщество
- to provide services to ... обеспечиватьобслуживание / услуги
- to offer high-quality products and innovative technologiesпредлагатьвысококачественныетоварыиновейшиетехнологии
8. WELFARESCHEMEFOREMPLOYEES
Система социального обеспечения служащих
| Welfare | социальное обеспечение; материальная помощь; благополучие, благосостояние |
| medicalinsurance | медицинская страховка |
| annualleave | ежегодный отпуск |
| sickleave | отпуск по болезни |
| maternityleave | послеродовой отпуск |
| creche | детские ясли |
| Noncontributory(non-contributary) | пенсионное обеспечение за счет нанимателя |
| pension scheme (plan) relief /dole | пособие по безработице |
| incentive | стимул, поощрение |
| flexible working hours | гибкийрабочийграфик |
| fringebenefits | дополнительные льготы |
| benefit | преимущество, привилегия, пособие (пенсионное, по страхованию и т.д.) |
| remuneration | вознаграждение |
| dentalbenefits | зубоврачебное обслуживание |
| relocation | переезд, перемещение |
| allowance | пособие, содержание (годовое, месячное и т.п.), скидка |
| parkingfacilities | стоянка для автомашин |
| sportsfacilities | условия для занятий спортом |
| canteen | столовая (на предприятии) |
| subsidy | субсидия, денежная помощь |
| furnishedaccomodation | меблированная жилплощадь |
| rent | квартирная плата |
| airfare | авиабилет |
| forselfanddependents | для себя и членов семьи |
| gratuity | денежный подарок, пособие |
| reward | (денежное) вознаграждение |
COMPANY'S WELFARE INFORMATION
The benefits package of a company can contain medical insurance, annual leave, sick leave, paid maternity leave, creche facilities, pension scheme (noncontributary pension scheme), relief (dole), regular incentives, flexible working hours, paid overtime, fringe benefits. Also, big companies may offer their staff some benefits for remuneration package: dental benefits, relocation costs to and from the company, car allowance, free parking and sports facilities, the company's canteen, educational subsidies for children, furnished accomodations at nominal rent, annual leaves with airfares for self and dependents, annual gratuities, etc. Such benefits packages and rewards are usually commensurate, and the opportunities for a person who performs well may be considerable.
9. BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
Видыделовойдеятельности
| production | производство, изготовление |
| manufacturing | производство, обработка |
| raw materials | сырье |
| provision | обеспечение, снабжение |
| accommodation | помещение; жилье |
| ministrations (pi.) | помощь |
| maintenance | техническое обслуживание |
| entertainment | развлечение |
| accounting | бухгалтерскийучет |
| legal services | юридическая служба |
| stockbrokerage | биржевые брокерские операции |
| advertising | реклама, рекламирование |
| demand | спрос |
| acquisition | приобретение |
| utilization | использование |
| keepaccounts | вести учет, отчетность |
| check accounts | проверятьсчета |
| data processing | обработка данных |
| store | хранить |
| database - | база данных |
| currency | валюта |
| securities | ценные бумаги |
| distribution | распределение, раздача, распространение |
| delivery | поставка, доставка, разноска |
| advertisement | рекламное объявление |
| accomplish objectives | осуществить цели |
| retail | розничная торговля |
| cashflow | поток наличности |
| run a business | управлять компанией, предприятием |
| attitude | отношение, положение |
| mode of live / living | образжизни |
| sale ability | возможность сбыта |
| luxuryproducts | товары роскоши |
| prosperity | процветание |
| stapleproducts | основные товары (продукты) |
| business cycle | деловойцикл |
| pricing | установление цены |
| unfeasible | невыполнимый |
| comparable | сравнимый |
| merchandise | товары |
| variables | переменные величины |
| profit | прибыль |
| specified | определенный, указанный |
| returnoninvestments | прибыль на инвестированный капитал |
| discounts | скидки |
| in quantity (ies) | в (большом) количестве |
| persuade | убеждать |
| decision making | принятие решения |
| productline | ассортимент изделий |
| promotion | меры по увеличению сбыта, по продвижению товара на рынке |
| channels of distribution | каналы доставки (товара) |
| warehouse | склад |
| human resource | человеческие ресурсы, кадры |
| HRM division | отделкадров |
| hire / recruit | нанимать |
| compensation plan | система вознаграждения (затруд) |
| benefitpackage | пакет пособий (пенсионного,страхового и т.д. |
SOME BUSINESS FIELDS AND THEIR DEFINITIONS