Philips

					PRESIDENT
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
(In charge of company strategy and general policy.)
SUPERVISORY BOARD GROUP MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
(Responsible for the general course of business. Makes sure policy is implemented and advises the board of management
Corporate Departments
Finance: Accounting & Control			Information Technology				Human Resource Management				Legal Affairs				Communication and Public Relations

Задание 8. Match these products to the sectors below which they come from.

faxes mobile computing products X-ray equipment hairdryers lamps

Sectors

Philips Business Electronics Products include: ■ digital video-communications systems ■ 1_____________ ■ speech processing

Philips Components Products include: ■ display components ■ general systems components

Philips Consumer Electronics Products include: ■ video: TV, VCR ■ digital video DVD, internet, digital TV, digital cameras ■ mobile phones ■ 3 mobile computing products

Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care Products include: ■ personal care: shavers, 2_______, suncare ■ domestic appliances: vacuum cleaners, food processors, blenders, coffee makers

Philips Lighting Products include: ■ 4_____________ ■ lighting electronics and gear

Philips Medical Systems Products include: ■ 5____________ ■ ultrasound

Philips Semiconductors Products include: ■ telecom terminals ■ emerging business e.g. Trimedia

Задание 9. Read the company profiles and complete the notes below.

Motorola

Motorola maintains sales, serviees and manufacturing facilities throughout the world, conducting business on six continents. Its major business areas are: advanced electronic systems, components and services, two-way radios, paging and data communications, automotive, defence and space electronics and computers. It has the largest portfolio in the world of cellular phones. The CEO is Christopher Galvin and the headquarters are situated in Chicago. Sales in 1999 were $30.2 bn.

Name of company ___________________ Headquarters________________________ Chairman _________________________ Business activities ___________________ Main markets_______________________ Sales in 1999 _______________________

Virgin

Virgin is a leading international company based in London. It was founded in 1970 by Richard Branson. The group has seven main divisions: cinema, communication, financial servives, hotels, invstements, retail and travel. Its retail segment is led by Virgin Megastores, a network of music and entertainment stores. Virgin operates in 23 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia and Japan. In 1999, the combined sales of the different Virgin holding companies exceeded £3bn.

Name of company ___________________ Headquarters________________________ Chairman _________________________ Business activities ___________________ Main markets_______________________ Sales in 1999 _______________________

Задание 10. Before reading the text below about Philips, decide whether you think these statements are true (T) or false (F).

1. It is the world's second biggest electronics company.

2. Its headquarters are in Amsterdam.

3. It was the first company to produce compact discs.

4. It is active in a small number of specialised businesses.

5. It provides the lights for famous landmarks such as London's Tower Bridge.

Задание 11. Read the text and check your answers.