本书共分八个单元,分别为Understanding Outsourcing,A day at Work,Cultural Aspects,Communication Practices,Business Meeting,Dealing with Customers,Project Management,Career Development。
每单元涉及一个典型的服务外包工作相关主题,围绕主题来安排内容和设计任务。每单元由Starting Up、Listening、Speaking、Reading、Writing、Mini-Project和Tips for Outsourcing Professionals部分组成。
Unit 1 Understanding Outsourcing
Part I Starting Up
Part II Listening & Speaking Skills Development
Dialogue 1 Outsourcing Business Processes
Dialogue 2 Opinions about Outsourcing
Part III Reading
Passage 1 What Is Outsourcing?
Passage 2 Types of Outsourcing
Passage 3 Advantages of Outsourcing in India
Passage 4 2014 Top Ten World Outsourcing Companies
Part IV Writing Business Letter of Introduction
Part V Mini-Project
Part VI Tips for Outsourcing Professionals
Skills Required by Professionals in Outsourcing
Unit 2 A Day at Work
Part I Starting Up
Part II Listening & Speaking Skills Development
Dialogue 1 Preparing a Teleconference
Dialogue 2 The First Day in New Horizon Computers
Part III Reading
Passage 1 A Call Center Agents Smile
Passage 2 How Business Outsourcing Has Reshaped the Lifestyle of Philippines
Passage 3 A Typical Day in the Life of a Project Manager
Passage 4 Job Responsibilities as an IT Project Manager
Part IV Writing E-mail
Part V Mini-Project
Part VI Tips for Outsourcing Professionals
Work Attitude
Unit 3 Cultural Aspects
Part I Starting Up
Part II Listening & Speaking Skills Development
Text 1 How to Avoid a Culture Clash with an Offshore Outsourcing Partner
Text 2 Company Culture
Part III Reading
Passage 1 Understanding Cultural Differences in Offshore Outsourcing
Passage 2 Working Environment in Infosys
Passage 3 Cultural Barriers to Offshore Outsourcing
Passage 4 Key Issues in Offshore Outsourcing
Part IV Writing Memo
Part V Mini-Project
Part VI Tips for Outsourcing Professionals
Appreciating Cultural Differences
Unit 4 Communication Practices
Part I Starting Up
Part II Listening & Speaking Skills Development
Dialogue 1 Communication Proble
內容試閱:
Outsourcing refers to a company that contracts with another company to provide services that might otherwise be performed by in-house employees. Many large companies now outsource jobs such as call center services, e-mail services, and payroll . These jobs are handled by separate companies that specialize in each service,and are often located overseas.