20 This glossary is about my business management programme and what I'm going to do in the future with this programme. terms
Hi, my name is andrei, and I have been in the Business Management programme for a session and a half now.This glossary will mostly be for people in the same program or just people who are interrested about business.My topic will just be about the definition of 20 words about the business world.For all my information I will be using resources like google, wikimedia and Lextutor
agenda
noun
a list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting.
Example: There are several items on the agenda for today’s meeting.
fr: ordre du jour
budget
noun
an estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time
Example: The marketing budget will be announced in the next meeting.
fr: budget
business
noun
A business is defined as an organization or enterprising entity engaged in commercial, industrial, or professional activities.
fr: affaires
collaboration
Collaboration is a working practice whereby individuals work together for a common purpose to achieve business benefit.
Example: There is a lot of collaboration in the business world
fr: collaboration
consultant
noun
a person who provides expert advice professionally.
Example: He now works as an IT consultant in various organisations.
fr: consultant
core business
noun
The core business of an organization is an idealized construct intended to express that organization's "main" or "essential" activity.
Example: The company has decided to focus on their core business – affordable fashion.
fr: cœur de métier
deadline
noun
the latest time or date by which something should be completed.
Example: He’s met all of his important deadlines this month.
fr: date limite
développer
noun
a person or thing that develops something.
Example: After working at the company for many years, he decided to go freelance
fr: développer
disruptive
adjective
causing or tending to cause disruption.
Example: Airbnb, Netflix and Uber are examples of disruptive brands that have created new markets.
fr: perturbateur
entrepreneur
noun
a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so.
Example: These entrepreneurs made their money in technology and media.
fr: entrepreneur
expand
verb
become or make larger or more extensive
Example: We’re planning to expand our sales division next year, so we’ll be hiring 100 new staff.
fr: développer
gig economy
noun
a labor market characterized by the prevalence of short-term contracts or freelance work as opposed to permanent jobs.
Example: In a gig economy, workers are paid for the “gigs” that they do, such as couriers for delivery companies.
fr: économie du concert
invest
verb
expend money with the expectation of achieving a profit or material result by putting it into financial plans, shares, or property, or by using it to develop a commercial venture.
Example: It’s important for companies to invest in their staff.
fr: investir
launch
noun
an act or instance of launching something.
Example: They’re launching their new product tomorrow.
fr: lancement
leadership
noun
the action of leading a group of people or an organization.
Example: Her leadership style has been described as democratic as she asks for input and considers feedback from her team before making a decision.
fr: leadership
multinational
noun
a company operating in several countries.
Example: Tesco is one of the biggest multinationals in the UK.
fr: multinationale
revenue
noun
income, especially when of a company or organization and of a substantial nature.
Example: We really need to increase our revenue from ticket sales.
fr: revenu
sector
noun
an area or portion that is distinct from others.
Example: Salaries in the public sector have fallen again.
fr: secteur
skill set
noun
a person's range of skills or abilities.
Example: We offered her the job as she has the right skills set for it.
fr: ensemble de compétences
team-player
noun
someone who cares more about helping a group or team to succeed
Example: She has all the qualities of an excellent team-player.
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