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segrsyd

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Read the following business messages and come up with a list of words or phrases in each message that you believe might be troublesome for automated translation software. Then use either the Yahoo Babel Fish or the FreeTranslation Web site to translate the messages from English to one of the foreign languages available on that site. Translate each message back into English. Write a short memo that compares the problems you anticipated with those that occurred in the automated translation. The business messages are the following:
   
   
   
 

     
  • The flight has been delayed due to weather and your shipment of components will be delayed by one day.

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  • We want to bid on your proposal, but we will need you to send us the drawings of subassembly 24 and the supervising mechanical engineers quality control report by next Thursday.

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  • Our company offers the latest and greatest hot deals on wheels. We would love to send you a brochure that explains why our brakes, wheels, and enhanced suspension components will meet your needs effectively and economically.

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Question 2

Create a diagram (similar to the diagram in Figure 1-10) that describes the industry value chain for a bicycle. Identify stages of the chain in which a company might use electronic commerce and explain how the company might use it in those stages.



SamMuagrove

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Answer to Question 1

Phrases that might pose a problem include:


  • Hot deals on wheels

  • Subassembly 24

  • Shipment of components



Answer to Question 2


  • Brand designs product.

  • Manufacturer receives designs.

  • Manufacture acquires components and builds product to specification and cost.

  • Distributor receives product from brand/supplier, appoints resellers, sets retail price, and does local marketing.

  • Retailer stocks and sells product.

  • Consumers acquire product.




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