Terminology 1 Flashcards
What is a ‘Memo’ in business correspondence?
A short, informal message used for internal communication.
What are ‘minutes’ in the context of a business meeting?
A written record of what was discussed and decided in a meeting.
Includes key decisions made during the meeting, a summary of discussions, and the names of participants.
What is a ‘Call to Action’ (CTA)?
A short prompt that encourages the audience to take a specific action, such as clicking a link or making a purchase.
Which of the following is NOT included in meeting minutes?
Personal opinions of the attendees.
Which of the following is included in meeting minutes?
Key decisions made during the meeting, a summary of discussions, and the names of participants.
What does it mean for a company to become ‘flatter’?
The company has fewer layers of management.
What does it mean for a company to become ‘leaner’?
The company has fewer employees, but they are more productive.
What does ‘outsourced’ mean?
The company has outsourced jobs previously done by in-house personnel.
What are the options for leaving a company?
To leave a company, you could resign or hand in your notice.
What does ‘glass ceiling’ mean?
An invisible barrier that prevents women from advancing to higher positions.
What does it mean to be ‘laid off’?
If you lose your job while you have done nothing wrong, you are laid off; made redundant; or offered early retirement.
What does it mean to be ‘sacked’?
If you lose your job because of doing something wrong, you are sacked or terminated.
What are the people who work for a company referred to as?
The people who work for a company are on its payroll.
What are white-collar workers?
White-collar workers are employees who perform professional or office-based work, typically non-manual tasks.
What are blue-collar workers?
Blue-collar workers are employees who perform manual or physical labor.
