Why do companies relocate? 公司为何迁址？

词汇准备

relocate 搬迁

running cost 管理费用

pro-business environment 对商务有利的环境

state-of-art telecommunications 发达的电讯服务

sophisticated 精密的

logistic 物流

distribution network 物流网络

inflation 通货膨胀

employment 雇佣成本

set-up cost 创办成本

telecommunication tariff 电讯费用

overheads 企业一般管理费用

capital investment 资本投资

R & D investment 研发费用

Successive 继承的，连续的

Infrastructure 基础性的

Regulatory authority 管理机构

Telephone networks 电话网络

Distribution network 配送网络

Cosmopolitan 世界性的，全球性的

Spectacular 壮观的

Unspoiled 未损坏的

Scheduled flights 定期航班

Leisure activities 休闲活动

Work permit 工作许可

Integration programme 整合方案

Paperwork文书工作

Orientation 介绍性指导，介绍情况使对方熟悉

口语练习

Speaking: work in pairs. Discuss the following questions>

Why do companies relocate to another part of the same country?

Why do they relocate to another country?

参考词汇和表达

get government grant 得到政府资助

relocate to a place where cheap labor is available 搬迁到劳动力成本比较便宜的地点

better transport network facilitates company development 更好的交通网络有利于公司的发展

save costs 节省成本

have access to more skilled workers 得到技术更好的工人

adopt follow-the-talent policy 实行追求人才的政策

cheaper labor costs 更廉价的劳动力成本

low rates of corporate tax 较低的企业税

to get closer to the market 更接近市场

attracted by the pro-business environment 被有利于商务的环境所吸引

Speaking: Put six reasons for relocating to Ireland in order of importance for your company.

pro-business environment 对商务有利的环境

have all the advantages of operating in a total business hub 具有在商务活动中心运作所需的各种优势

given top ranking to the government for its proficiency 政府因为效率高而获得高度评价

get financial aid from the local government 得到当地政府的资助

investors enjoy easy access to customers worldwide 投资商进入世界各地市场很方便

world-class transportation 世界级的交通和物流

state-of-art telecommunication and IT infrastructure 最先进的电信和信息技术基础设施

taxation system is business friendly 税收制度有利于商务

enjoy good quality of life 享受高质量的生活

Arranging to relocate 安排搬迁

语言要素

Complete the information below with phrases from the ERS report.

利用报告中出现的词组完成下列各句。

Report writing

The following phrase are useful when writing reports.

Introduction

The aim/purpose of this report is to…

This report sets out to …

Conclusion

It was decided/agreed/felt that …

No conclusions were reached regarding…

Recommendations

We would recommend that…

It is suggested that…

Writing: which relocation company should Fenway choose? Write a report comparing the two companies and making your recommendation. Write 120-140 words.

丰威公司应该选择那家安迁公司？写一份报告，把两家公司做一比较并提出建议。字数在120-140之间。

参考例文

A companion of ERS and worldwide relocation

Introduction

The aim of this report is to assess which of the two companies, ERS or Worldwide Relocation, would be the most suitable for the relocation of Fenway employees an their families from Seattle to Dublin.

Findings

Both ERS and Worldwide Relocation offer an accommodation and school search services. Both companies can organize visas and work permits. In addition to these basic services, ERS also offers removal and shipping assistance whereas Worldwide Relocation offers and integration programme and assistance with partner employment. The later is a key requirement for Fenway.

Conclusion

It was concluded that both companies go some way to fulfilling Fenway’s needs, but neither meets all its needs.

Recommendation

We would recommend that Worldwide Relocation be chosen to facilitate the relocation process as its service match Fenway’s requirements more closely than ERS’s do.