Although negotiation is a difficult art, there are certain things that can be done to help the inexperienced negotiator upgrade his or her skills. . It is an (147) fact that many people go into negotiations without having done their homework properly. They usually do not take the time to investigate the actual market situation or needs of the other side. This is a critical mistake that often leads to an unsatisfactory outcome. One likely result is that the negotiations may break down and no concrete result can be achieved. And in many cases, (148) an agreement can be reached, it may not be practical or durable as both parties retain ongoing doubts and mistrust about the other. In such a situation, the business relationship may not last very long. The best way to avoid such misunderstandings is to make preparation sheets listing a group of vital questions before sitting down with his or her counterparts. Many negotiators have found that these sheets are an effective way of forcing them (149) on the key issues of the negotiation they are about to enter.
A. therefore
B. even if
C. unless
D. whether
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UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO February 23 To: Mr. David Nickols, President, Founders Group 344 Charring Cross Road, London, England Phone: (878) 9978-7565 Fax: (878) 9978-7677 From: Mrs. Julia Anderson, Dean, University of Toronto 23 Hyde Street, Toronto, Canada Phone: (905) 452-8788 Fax: (905) 452-8789 Dear Mr. Nickols, The faculty and students eagerly anticipate an insightful and stimulating lecture from you when you visit us on March 15th. In the email you sent me last week, I noticed that your lecture will be entitled "Surviving in a Global Economy," I expect that you will be able to provide plenty of first- hand experience to support your ideas. I have taken the liberty of arranging accommodation and transportation services for you while you are here in Toronto. During your visit you will be staying at the Royal York Hotel in downtown Toronto and will have access to a car and driver. Your lecture will take place on March 15th at 2 p.m. in the John Steiner Auditorium and will be followed by a brief question and answer period. If you have any questions regarding your stay please don’t hesitate to call me. Sincerely, Juiia Anderson, Dean University of Toronto What is the main purpose of the fax
A. To place an order with the Founders Group
B. To confirm details regarding an upcoming lecture
C. To improve relations between Canada and Britain
D. To request information regarding hotels in Toronto
DataPlus and Chip Manufacturing Announce Tie-up DataPlus and Chip Manufacturing announced Friday that they would soon launch a joint (141) to produce a third-generation data storage technology. A.encompassed B. evolved C. estimated D. established
At a news conference held the following day, which the CEOs of both firms attended, representatives from the two companies outlined the details and the purpose of the move. They told reporters that the tie-up would combine DataPlus’s expertise in data storage software with Chip Manufacturing’s strong industrial production facilities to reduce costs in (142) the development and manufacturing of the new units. They hope this initiative will put them at the forefront of an industry expected to be worth as much as $3 billion worldwide.
B. The two companies emphasized that the tie-up, slated to begin this September, was for data storage only and that they had no plans to merge. Start-up costs for venture are (143) at $200 million, and the new generation of data storage technology is expected to hit the market next July.
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