Unit6 Part Three（课件）-《商务英语》同步教学（北京邮电大学出版社）

Unit 6 Corporate Culture 目录 CONTENT Starting-up Part One Reading and Critical Thinking Part Three Listening and Speaking Part Two Grammar Part Four Project Part Six Practical Writing Part Five Part Three Reading and Critical Thinking Reading and Critical Thinking Section A Intensive Reading Understanding Corporate Culture 1 Corporate culture is the personality of a company. It defi nes the environment in which employees work. 2 Corporate culture includes a variety of elements, including work environment, company mission, values, ethics, expectations, and goals. 3 For example, some companies have a team-based culture with employees participation on all levels, while others have a more traditional and formal management style. Reading and Critical Thinking Why Does Corporate Culture Matter? 4 Corporate culture is important to employees, because workers are more likely to enjoy their time in the workplace when they fit in with the company culture. Employees tend to enjoy work when their goals and values are consistent with those of their company. They tend to develop better relationships with coworkers, and are even more productive. 5 On the other hand, if you work for a company where you don’t fit in with its corporate culture, you are likely to take far less pleasure out of your work. 6 For example, if you prefer to work independently, but work for a company that emphasises teamwork (or has shared office space), you are likely to be less happy and less efficient. 7 Corporate culture is important to employers too, because workers who fit in with the corporate culture are likely to not only be happier, but more productive. 8 When an employee fits in with the culture, he or she is also likely to want to work for that company for longer. Thus, employers can improve productivity and employee retention through a strong corporate culture. Reading and Critical Thinking How to Learn About a Company’s Culture? 9 Check out the company website. I