英语听力精选进阶版 15819

 

Who's the boss? 24 Oct 2013

Thu, 24 Oct 13

Who is the boss? What is the role of the business leader? One theory about management is that it should turn itself upside-down and permit those closest to the customer to dictate¹ business decisions. From pricing, marketing² and how to deal with complaints. Should staff be told what to do or should they be allowed to take decisions for themselves? Discussing this week with Evan Davis are John Timpson, Chairman Timpson Group; Nikki King, CEO Isuzu Truck UK; Sir Gerry Robinson, Chairman Moto Hospitality

1 dictate   

v.口授；(使)听写；指令，指示，命令

参考例句：

• It took him a long time to dictate this letter.口述这封信花了他很长时间。
• What right have you to dictate to others?你有什么资格向别人发号施令？

2 marketing   

n.行销，在市场的买卖，买东西

参考例句：

• They are developing marketing network.他们正在发展销售网络。
• He often goes marketing.他经常去市场做生意。