Task 1
Look for the answers to the questions on page 1. To do this, look at the information about George Jones and Linda McCain below.
Task 2
Prepare your discussion sheet by yourself (attached). What are the advantages (+) and disadvantages H of choosing 1 Georze 2 Linda or 3 hirin; a new EXIOFt mana:er?
Task 3
Class Group Discussions: Discuss the information in your small group and make a decision. ls it best to choose George, Linda, or hire a new export manager? Try to persuade members in your group that you are right and clearly explain your reasons.
George Jones
0 George is an excellent salesman. He has good relations with the customers in the US and Canada. 0 He is 32 years old and single. He wants to expand his area of responsibility. 0 He travels a lot on business. Mexico is easy because it’s close to the U5. 0 He doesn’t speak Spanish and he has no experience with Spanish-speaking cultures.
Linda McCain
0 Linda is an excellent manager. She is very good at planning and organizing her work.
0 She speaks Spanish. She has experience with Spanish-speaking cultures and has good relationships with Spanish customers.
0 She travels a lot on business. Mexico would mean longerflights from Britain. , She is 29 years old and married. She hopes to start a family in two or three
years.