Essential Vocabulary for Advanced English: Education and Society

Essential Vocabulary: Units 4 & 5 Glossary

Unit 4: Education and Academic Terms

Compulsory
Something that you have to do because it is required by a law or a rule.
Pupil
A student.
Fee-paying
Requiring payment of money.
Assessment
Evaluation.
Beyond
More than (something).
Qualifications
Academic marks or achievements.
To date from
To originate from that year or period; having existed since.
Hierarchy
An organization in which, in this case, universities are ranked.
Syllabus
An outline of the subjects that are studied.
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Integrating ESG and Compliance for Corporate Sustainability

Foundational Concepts of Sustainability

UN Definition of Sustainability

“Meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.”

Responsibilities of a Business (Carroll’s Pyramid)

  1. Economic Responsibilities: Being profitable.
  2. Legal Responsibilities: Obeying all national and international rules.
  3. Ethical Responsibilities: Being just, moral, and fair. The business must avoid causing harm.
  4. Philanthropic Responsibilities: Improving the quality of life in
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Essential Concepts in Services Marketing Strategy

The 7 Ps of the Services Marketing Mix

The 7 Ps of the services marketing mix are:

  1. Product: The core service and any supplementary services.
  2. Price: The monetary cost to the consumer, but also non-monetary costs like time and effort.
  3. Place: The distribution channels and physical locations where the service is delivered.
  4. Promotion: All communications with customers to inform, persuade, and remind them.
  5. People: All human actors who play a part in service delivery and thus influence the buyer’s perception,
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Mastering the Marketing Mix: 4Ps, 7Ps, 4Cs, and 4As Frameworks

The Importance of Effective Marketing

Most of the time, financial success in a company is a direct result of the ability the organization has to effectively market its products and services. If done correctly, companies achieve profitability by selling their products and services at the right price. Through marketing, we strive to identify and understand what influences customers’ buying decisions.

Key Benefits of Marketing

  • The ability to add perceived value to goods and services.
  • Making the buying
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Essential Concepts for Business Success and Entrepreneurship

Foundational Business and Management Concepts

1. Defining SMEs and Fostering Entrepreneurial Culture

  • Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs): These are businesses characterized by limited employees and assets.
  • Annual Revenue: The total money a company earns in one year.
  • Entrepreneurial Culture Growth: This culture develops through education, strong role models, and innovation. Governments support this growth with funding, training programs, and supportive policies.

2. Identifying Viable Business Opportunities

The

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Fundamentals of Global Marketing and International Business

Starbucks’ Global Growth Strategies

  • Market Penetration: Starbucks built customer loyalty in the U.S. with its rewards program and smartphone payment app.
  • Market Development: Starbucks entered the Indian market through an alliance with the Tata Group.
  • Product Development: The company created VIA, a new instant coffee brand for home and office use. Following its success in the U.S., it was launched in Great Britain, Japan, South Korea, and other Asian countries.
  • Product Diversification: In 2011, Starbucks
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