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UNINA9910954017103321 |
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Al-Maskari Khaled Mohamed <1972-> |
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A practical guide to business writing : writing in English for non-native speakers / / Khaled Mohamed Al Maskari |
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Chichester, West Sussex., : Wiley, 2012 |
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9781283645294 |
1283645297 |
9781118410776 |
1118410777 |
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[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (170 p.) |
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Business writing |
Business communication |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Copyright page; Title page; Contents; About the Author; Foreword; Preface; Introduction; What Does this Book Cover?; Chapter 1: Business Writing Style; 1. Keep your purpose, readers and content in mind; 2. Keep your sentences short; 3. Use positive language; 4. Use linking words; 5. Use simple, familiar words; 6. Use the passive voice for specific reasons; When to use the passive voice?; 7. Use bullet points and numbered lists correctly; When to use bulleted and numbered lists; Put lists of items in parallel form; 8. Use tables and charts effectively; Tables; Charts; Line chart; Pie chart |
Bar chartFlow chart; 9. Use impersonal style when expressing opinions; 10. Avoid outdated expressions; 11. Avoid repetition; 12. Avoid turning verbs into nouns; Summary; Chapter 2: Business Memos; 1. Heading; 2. Purpose; 3. Body; 4. Conclusion; 5. Closing; 6. Carbon copy "CC"; Common types of memos; 1. To inform; 2. To request; 3. To instruct; 4. To recommend; 5. To respond; 6. To complain; 7. To remind; 8. To show appreciation; Summary; Chapter 3: Business E-mails; 1. Write a clear subject line; 2. Use the "cc" button; 3. Use the Out of Office Assistant |
How to use the Out of Office Assistant4. Use attachments for long |
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documents; 5. Keep your message short; 6. Don't use e-mail for immediate action; 7. Use spell check; Frequently misspelled business words; 8. Use courteous language; 9. Provide an action statement when necessary; 10. Identify yourself clearly; 11. Do not overuse abbreviations; 12. Do not use all capitals when typing; Summary; Chapter 4: Common Writing Errors; Chapter 5: Useful Business Phrases; 1. Referring to a previous communication; 2. Requests; 3. Referring to a negative issue; 4. Enclosing documents; 5. Condolences |
6. Congratulations7. Apologies; 8. Recommendations; 9. Closing phrases; Chapter 6: Avoid Confusing Words; Chapter 7: Personal Business Documents; 1. Employee request; 2. Congratulations; 3. Appreciation; References; Acknowledgements; Index |
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Nowadays, letters, reports and emails are vital components of business practice. Communication is increasingly global, but it's not any easier to understand or contribute to for non-fluent English speakers. There is increasing pressure to be able to produce effective documents for a business environment but little help out there to do so efficiently, resulting in wasted time and uncomfortable business communication. This book provides a wealth of practical information for any person who aims to produce short, effective documents within the work environment. It offers sensible, valuabl |
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UNINA9910953499203321 |
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Autore |
Behboodi Rambod <1967-> |
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Industrial subsidies and friction in world trade : trade policy or trade politics? / / Rambod Behboodi |
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London ; ; New York, : Routledge, 2003 |
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0-429-22960-7 |
1-134-83409-8 |
1-280-32386-8 |
0-585-46001-9 |
0-203-20396-8 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (228 p.) |
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Subsidies - Law and legislation |
Antidumping duties - Law and legislation |
International trade |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-207) and index. |
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BOOK COVER; TITLE; COPYRIGHT; CONTENTS |
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National industrial subsidies are a major irritant in international trading relations. There have been many attempts to curb the damaging effects of subsidies on the international trading order; most have met with stiff oppostion and mixed success. Today the combination of industrial subsidies and the countervailing duties intended to combat them present one of the major threats to the international trading order. Industrial Subsidies and Trade Friction is a comparative analysis of the instruments devised to regulate industrial subsidies and lessen the effects of countervailing d |
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