In this Business English Pod lesson we’re going to look at how to clarify and evaluate positions during a negotiation.
An important part of any discussion is making our position clear; at the same time, we must make sure we understand the other side’s point of view. Achieving mutual understanding can help us save money by avoiding missed opportunities. 此外, the ultimate goal of any negotiation is to create value. 所以, evaluation – determining whether an offer or position is good or bad – plays an important role. So in this show we’ll study stating, 澄清, and evaluating positions.
Peter是手機鈴聲和遊戲提供者的所有者, 文字化的. He is attempting to roll up, or buy, other small companies like his in an effort to increase the value of his company. 最終, he wants to sell his business to a larger, 以營利為目的的區域服務提供者. 在聆聽中, he is meeting with Maxine, owner of Gamester, to discuss a possible merger. 當你聽, pay attention to how they clarify and evaluate each other’s positions.
聽力問題
1) What is the basic source of disagreement between Maxine and Peter?
2) What are Maxine’s reasons for insisting on her price?
3) What does Peter mean when he says he has done “months of due diligence?」
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