Unit 9 glossary

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to give time, money, equipment, or people officially to sb/sth for a particular purpose
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allocate resources
More resources are being allocated to the project.
things of value that a company owns
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assets
The group’s total assets are valued at $1.3 billion.
the amount of profit or loss after everything has been calculated
końcowy wynik
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bottom line
The drop in sales had a big impact on our bottom line.
something that puts a company or person in a better position compared to others they are competing against
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competitive advantage
Our knowledge of the local market gives us a competitive advantage.
a right or advantage that is given to a group or organization
1. koncesja 2. zniżka, ulga
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concessions
The government granted tax concessions to businesses in economically depressed areas.
the fact that a company can be held responsible for its decisions or actions
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corporate accountability
Corporate accountability is very important when addressing environmental concerns.
the activity of comparing the cost of doing sth with the profit or advantages that result from it, in order to see whether it is worth doing
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cost-benefit analysis
A cost-benefit analysis was carried out.
sth that has an important influence on whether sth is successful
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critical success factor
The critical success factor for this change is the willingness of staff to support it.
to reduce sth by a large amount so that there is not enough left
uszczuplić, wyczerpać
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deplete
Natural resources have been severely depleted.
to use time, money, equipment, and/or people effectively
rozmieszczać, gospodarować zasobami
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deploy resources
We have studied the best way to deploy resources.
disappointed because sth/sb does not seem to be as good as you thought
pozbawiony złudzeń, rozczarowany
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disillusioned with
I was becoming disillusioned with my job.
to decide that sb/sth is not important and not worth thinking or talking about
odrzucić
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dismiss
We can’t simply dismiss their objections.
when something uses a lot of time, money, etc. that could be used for sth else
pochłaniać ogromne środki
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drain on resources
Military spending is a huge drain on resources.
to accept an idea, a proposal, a set of beliefs, etc. with enthusiasm
skorzystać skwapliwie z (czegoś); opowiedzieć się za (czymś)
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embrace
It is unlikely that they will embrace new working practices.
containing many different ethnic groups (people of different nationalities, races, or cultural traditions)
zróżnicowany etnicznie
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ethnically diverse
Ours is a vibrant, ethnically diverse society.
an agreement that only one organization or person has the right to do sth such as sell or buy a particular product
klauzula wyłączności
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exclusivity clause
The exclusivity clause stated that the ice cream would only be sold in one chain of shops.
the most important company in an industry or the most important product or service that a company produces, that is used as an example for others
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flagship
They were once the flagship of the chocolate industry.
before tax or other costs are taken away
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gross
The company’s gross earnings were in excess of £1.5 million.
a special ceremony to officially open a new building or start a new organization or event
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inauguration
250 people attended the inauguration of a new exhibition space.
not existing as a physical thing but still valuable to a company
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intangible
Intangible assets could include things like staff morale and goodwill.
a group of people who between them have a large amount of knowledge
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knowledge base
Companies possess a large knowledge base in the form of their staff.
the possibility of success that sth has over a long period
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long-term viability
We need to look into the long-term viability of the company.
what sth would be worth if it were sold
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market value
They paid more for the property than its current market value.
to make as much as possible out of the time, money, equipment, and/or people that you have for a specific purpose
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maximize resources
We are looking for new ways to maximize resources.
to manage the time, money, equipment, and/or people that you have for a specific purpose badly
źle zarządzać zasobami
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mismanage resources
The department’s resources were badly mismanaged.
to make as much as possible out of the time, money, equipment, and/or people that you have for a specific purpose or to use these in the best possible way
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optimize resources
She had some great ideas for optimizing resources.
the money that you have to spend in order to start a new project
nakład (pieniężny), wydatek
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outlay
There will be some initial outlay on marketing.
to use the time, money, equipment, and/or people that you have for a specific purpose in the right way so you get an advantage from it
zrobić dobry użytek z zasobów / dobrze wykorzystać zasoby
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put resources to good use
It’s important to put our resources to good use.
information that can be measured or expressed in numbers
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quantifiable data
No-one has produced quantifiable data about the risks to health.
to keep sth
zachować, zatrzymać
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retain
The company has retained its position as market leader.
the amount of profit an investment produces compared with the amount originally invested
zwrot z inwestycji
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return on investment
Shareholders want the best return on investment.
to walk or move around an area without any definite aim
włóczyć się, wałęsać się
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roam
The sheep are allowed to roam freely on this land.
money that sth makes over a short period of time
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short-term profit
We’re interested in long-term viability rather than short-term profit.
to discuss or think about what might possibly be true
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speculate
We speculated about the reasons for her resignation.
to waste the time, money, equipment, and/or people that you have for a specific purpose in a stupid or careless way
roztrwonić zasoby
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squander resources
For too many years we have squandered resources.
the fact that resources can continue to be used for a long time, without running out or harming the environment
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sustainability of resources
There were questions about the sustainability of our resources.
trees that are grown for wood to be used in building or for making things
drzewa (przeznaczone do wycinki)
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timber
He works in the timber industry.
all the past achievements, successes, or failures of a person or an organization
osiągnięcia / życiorys zawodowy
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track record
She has a proven track record in project management.
in the end; finally
ostatecznie, w końcu
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ultimately
Ultimately, only you can make the decision.
to accept financial responsibility for an activity so that you will pay for special costs or for losses it may make
asekurować, ubezpieczyć
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underwrite
The loan was underwritten by the government.
to use the time, money, equipment, and/or people that you have
wykorzystać, wyeksploatować zasoby
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utilize resources
The resources at our disposal could have been better utilized.

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