Forming+a+subsidiary

=Introduction=

You work for a very successful company in the UAE (your teacher will give you information regarding the product you manufacture). Your company has decided to open a subsidiary abroad. In your group you are going to decide on the best location for the subsidiary based on criteria you will be given.

= = = = = = = = = = = = =Pre-task (vocabulary)=

The following are words you will need to complete the task. Match the words on the left with the appropriate word partnership on the right.



=Pre-task (research)=
 * 1) You will be given four criteria from the list in the vocabulary exercise.
 * 2) Research possible locations for your subsidiary and decide on the best location that fits all four criteria.
 * 3) Make sure all members of your group agree on the best possible location.

=Pre- task (presentation)=
 * 1) prepare a presentation outlining the reasons why you think your location is the best possible option.
 * 2) organize your argument using the following stages:
 * 3) make the point that there are different points of view on deciding the best possible location
 * 4) outline your definition for the best location using your criteria
 * 5) explain why your location matches the criteria you have.

=Task =
 * 1) Make your presentation to the class outlining your argument.
 * 2) Use the following document to evaluate other groups arguments .[[file:Template for Analyzing the Logic of an argument.docx]]

= Post-task = Decide as a class on the best argument presented.

**Task idea taken from**: Lloyd, A. & Preier, A. (1996) //Business Communication Games.// Oxford University Press. Oxford