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. incompatible
B. unfavorable
C. incomplete
D. undeniable
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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. venture B. ventured C. venturing D. venturesome
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.
September 5th, 2009 I would like to express my sincere thanks for your invitation to speak at the Computer Specialist Expo on the 26th of September. Unfortunately, I will be out of town that week to give a seminar at New York Technical Arts College for the Semiconductor Technology Association, so I will not be able to be part of the program. Otherwise, I would have gladly (144) your invitation, If you don’t have another person in mind, you might consider inviting Victor Holmes, who (145) a prominent researcher in the filed of computer hardware technology for the last decade. I worked with Victor for two years when I was with Mega system Tech and recommend him highly, as he is a brilliant researcher. I am sure that you will find his (146) very useful and interesting. I wish you a very successful evening. Thank you for considering me as a speaker. If the date for the event changes, or you would like to contact me for any other reason, please don’t hesitate to call me. Sincerely, Gary Sampras
A. admitted
B. asserted
C. appeared
D. accepted
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. either B. nonetheless C. not only D. both
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.
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. focuses
B. focused
C. focusing
D. to focus