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研修会というと入社時の新人研修を思い浮かべるかもしれませんが、会社ではそれ以外にも、日常業務とは別に、スキルアップのためのセミナーや新しい社内制度や商品・販売方法の説明会など、さまざまな研修会が開かれます。研修会には、参加が義務付けられているものと、自発的に参加するものがありますが、後者への参加は自分の職能を高めようとする意欲を上司や人事部にアピールすることにもつながります。自発的に参加する研修では、参加登録の手続きをする必要があります。ここでは、テストによく出題される「新人研修」と2つの「スキルアップ研修」を取り上げます。

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「歓送迎会」に関する問題を解いてみましょう。

問題 2

TO: ALL HUMAN RESOURCES STAFF
FROM: MIMI GELLER
DATE: NOVEMBER 3
SUBJECT: PETE’S RETIREMENT PARTY

This is to let you know that Pete Lauren’s retirement party will be held on November 21 at the Holyoke Bar and Grill. R.S.V.P. by November 10; I hope all of you can attend. The party will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dinner will be served between 6 and 7 p.m. after which there will be a short ceremony where we will honor Pete for the significant contribution he made to our company during his 20-year employment. The company will present Pete with a plaque and retirement gift, but we are taking a collection for a gift from all of us to Pete for being such a wonderful mentor and role model. If you would like to pitch in, please contact Jessie Orbison.

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「歓送迎会」に関する問題を解いてみましょう。

問題 1

To: Rick Deevers
From: Jan Ford
Date: May 6
Subject: Welcome party

Hi Rick,

I’m writing to remind you that as the designated organizers, we need to start putting the welcome party together for the new employees who’ll be joining our team next month. Ideally, the party would take place the week they start, which should be June 6. Let me confirm this first with Amanda. She’ll be back at work on Monday. As for the venue, we need to think about having the party catered if we’re going to use the cafeteria like we did last year. Don’t you think choosing an off-site location would be easier? Have them include food and drinks for a set price per person? In any case, let’s get together this week to see what we can come up with.

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新入社員を迎え入れるときや、社員が辞職したり退職したりするとき、会社ではよく、歓迎会（welcome party）や送別会（farewell party）を行います。こうした会には、部署のメンバーで食事に行く場合と、ケータリング（catering）を手配して社内で行う場合があります。歓送迎会のまとめ役である幹事は、日時や場所を決めて関係者にお知らせを送り、必要な場合は参加者から参加費を集めたり、お金を集めて贈り物を購入したりします。テストでは、歓送迎会の手配について相談をしている場面や、会のお知らせメモやEメールがよく取り上げられます。

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「取引」に関する問題を解いてみましょう。

問題 2

TO: Mr. Colby Kent, Pennbrook Inc.
FROM: Heidi Peters, Best Solutions
DATE: JUNE 11
SUBJECT: Profits

Dear Mr. Kent,

I am glad to be able to provide assistance concerning your company’s recent issues with profits leveling off. Below are suggestions for boosting revenue.

• Online expansion: Revise and expand your company’s Web site to make it more attractive to a wider customer base. In addition, holding online promotional events on a regular basis will tweak customer interest and motivate them to visit the Web site more often, thereby encouraging purchasing. Offering items that can only be purchased online is also appealing.

• Stagger the introduction of new items: Introduce new items once every two to three weeks instead of the current system where you present an entire line four times a year. Customers are always looking for something new—offering new items at shorter intervals will have customers checking your products more frequently.

I would be happy to answer any questions or to expand on the above.

Sincerely,
Heidi Peters

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「取引」に関する問題を解いてみましょう。

問題 1

YOUR IDEAL CLOSET IS ONLY A FEW CLICKS AWAY!

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「役職名・部署名」に関する問題を解いてみましょう。

問題 2

TO: Cliff Mercola, Human Resources
FROM: Barbara Wang, Sales & Marketing
DATE: November 4
SUBJECT: New employees

Although the manager of our department set the number of new employees for Sales & Marketing at the annual meeting two weeks ago, I feel there is a need to rethink the situation. The results from the market research conducted for our new line of cross-training sportswear have come in, and the response is less favorable than expected. This is an indication that we would need at least three more new employees in Sales & Marketing to handle the task of promoting the line. This matter needs immediate attention but our manager is on vacation and will not be back until Monday. Would it be possible for you to meet with us on Tuesday to discuss the hiring situation? I look forward to hearing from you.

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「役職名・部署名」に関する問題を解いてみましょう。

問題 1

EX-ERNESTO DAIRY VP TO HEAD HOLMAN HEALTH

April 17—It was announced today that Carla Stark, vice president of Ernesto Dairy of Premium Ice Cream fame until January of this year, would become head of Holman Health Inc. as of April 20. Holman Health, a giant in the dietary supplement industry, has been looking to replace its CEO Bud Rollins, who has indicated publicly on numerous occasions that he and the firm’s board of directors cannot seem to agree on anything. It is reported that Holman Health shareholders have great expectations for Stark to work the same magic she did for Ernesto—Stark was responsible for creating the Premium Ice Cream brand which resulted in Ernesto acquiring a surprising 20 percent share of the gourmet ice cream market.

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「会社の1日」に関する問題を解いてみましょう。

問題 2

To: All employees
From: Human Resources
Date: November 5
Subject: No Overtime Day
This is a reminder that as of November 1, Wednesday of every week will be No Overtime Day. One day a week was designated for zero overtime as a measure for saving energy during the winter months. Everyone is requested to leave the office by 5 p.m. Exceptions must be approved by your supervisor and reported to Human Resources as soon as you realize you have to work overtime. If you have any questions regarding this new policy, contact Human Resources. Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated.

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「会社の1日」に関する問題を解いてみましょう。

問題 1

TELEPHONE MESSAGE

FROM: Toshi Misono 　FOR: Jill Bourne
DATE: May 20 　TIME: 1:45 A.M./P.M.
TAKEN BY: Laura
WILL CALL BACK 　　　　　　PLEASE CALL　　　　　
MESSAGE: I’m feeling unwell and am going straight home after meeting with clients at 2:30. I think I’ll take tomorrow off as well, in which case I need you to call Mr. Lyle of Putnam Motors first thing in the morning to postpone his 1 1 :00 visit. Friday is the only day we can accommodate him, so please confirm whether he can make it; morning or afternoon, whichever suits him best. The estimate for Globe Electronics needs to go out first thing Wednesday morning. I’ll e-mail the draft to you as soon as I get home; I’d appreciate it if you could finalize it and e-mail it to them on Wednesday.

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取引（deal）とは、企業と企業、企業と消費者との間などで行われる商品・製品の売り買いを指します。例えば、発注者であるメーカーは、原材料や部品の供給会社数社の中から、最も条件のよい会社を取引相手に選びます。また、社内の情報処理システムの構築や経理事務といった専門的な業務サービスを外部の会社に委託する（outsource）ことで生まれる取引もあります。一方、企業と消費者の間で行われる、インターネットを介した「電子取引（e-commerce）」はよく知られた新しい取引の形態です。この項では、テストにも出題される、取引に関わる語句を学びましょう。

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株式会社では、株を買うという形で会社に出資をした「株主」を頂点に、「取締役会（株主総会で選出された取締役で構成される組織）」が、株主と会社の利益を追求して会社の経営（management）を行います。「会長」はこの取締役会の長で、「社長（代表取締役）」は、日本では会社を代表する人になります。アメリカ型の経営では代表者はCEO「最高経営責任者」になりますが、会長、社長、CEOとも、取締役会によって任命されます。会社はこうした経営陣のもとで、利益追求を効率よく進めるために、組織を部署（department）に分けて運営されます。各部署では通例、指揮系統を明確にするために、部長をトッブに、課長、次長、主任といった役職が設けられます。

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Part3形式リスニングテストです。
音声を聞いて4～6の問題を解いてみましょう。
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テストによく出る多義語の意味をまとめて覚えましょう。
今回はorderです。

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「業種」に関する問題を解いてみましょう。

問題 2

May 11—Housewares retailer Patio Inc. announced yesterday that it would enter into the home design and construction business. Patio started as a small trading firm two decades ago, importing housewares, furniture and home accessories made in exotic locations. The business has grown to include more than 80 retail stores in major cities and suburban areas across the US. The company has a large following among middle-class urbanites who want to incorporate country living in an urban environment, and according to CEO Byron Cox, “home design and construction is the natural outcome for a company like ours. Our customers want a structure in tune with the Patio products they own.” Patio’s first major construction project will be a 20-unit condominium overlooking Gooden Bay.

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「営業」「経理」「総務」のような職務の種類を「職種」と言うのに対し、「製造業」「金融業」「流通業」のような各企業が行う事業の種類を「業種」と言います。そして、同じ業種の企業や団体で構成される社会が「業界（industry）」です。ビジネスの世界は、製造業者（manufacturer）や金融業者（financing company）などさまざまな業種の企業や団体が取引を行うことで動いています。テストによく登場する業種、企業・団体を表す語句などを把握しておきましょう。

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Part3形式リスニングテストです。
音声を聞いて1～3の問題を解いてみましょう。

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テストによく出る多義語の意味をまとめて覚えましょう。
今回はfigureです。

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