文档介绍：International Business English
Lesson 1
International Business
了解国际商务英语与国内商务的区别
熟悉贸易、投资及其他国际商务活动的含义、特点、运作方式等
掌握有关词语和术语
学习的目的和要求
一、Business Knowledge商务知识
1. major differences between international business and domestic business
国际商务与国内商务的主要不同点
Differences in legal systems法律体系的不同
Differences in currencies货币的不同
Differences in cultural background文化背景的不同
Different in natural and economic conditions自然条件与经济条件的不同
major differences
A. differences in legal system (法律体系的不同): The countries involved often have different legal systems, and one or more parties will have to adjust themselves to operate pliance with the foreign law. 不同的国家通常拥有不同的法律体系,参与商务的一方或几方不得不根据外国的法律来调整自己的经营活动。
B. differences in currencies(货币的不同): Different countries usually use different currencies and the parties concerned will have to decide which currency to use and do everything necessary as regards conversion etc. 不同的国家通常使用不同的货币,参与商务的有关方必须选择使用哪种货币,就兑换等事宜作好一切必要的工作。
major differences
C. differences in cultural background(文化背景的不同): Cultural differences including language, customs, traditions, religion, value, behavior etc. often constitute challenges and even traps for people engaged in international business. 文化差异包括语言、习俗、传统、宗教、价值观和行为方式的不同,往往给从事商务的人构成挑战甚至陷阱。
D. differences in natural and economic conditions(自然条件与经济条件的不同): Countries vary in natural and economic conditions and may have different policies towards foreign trade and investment, making international business plex than domestic business. 不同的国家自然条件和经济状况不同,对待外国贸易和投资的政策不同,这也使国际商务比国内商务更加复杂。
2. major types of international business
国际商务的主要类型
A. Trade贸易
a. Commodity trade商品贸易
b. Service trade服务贸易
B. Investment投资
a. Foreign direct investment外国直接投资
b. Portfolio investment证券投资
C. Other types其他类型
a. Licensing and franchising国际许可和特许经营
b. Management contract and contract manufacturing管理合同和承包生产
c. Turnkey project and BOT“交钥匙”工程和建设、经营、移交
A. trade (贸易)
a. commodity trade (商品贸易): Commodity trade refers to exporting and importing goods produce