ENGELS I – TWEEDE SEMESTER
UNIT 5 – GLOBAL MOBILITY
5.1 SECONDMENTS ABROAD
VIDEO
Secondment
= A period of time that you spend working for the same organisation but in a different location (Ex.
Eramus).
VOCABULARY
https://quizlet.com/be/1038760861/vocabulary-template-unit-5-global-mobility-flash-cards/?i=17plts&x=1jqt
My secondment was really interesting, and it was very exciting being part of a(n) international
network of people around the globe. I usually work in Germany and my assignment was in India, so I
got to experience a completely new culture. I was very pleased though that my line manager was able
to brief me before I left on the way things work there and on some of the cultural differences.
The company helped my family and me to settle in to our new surroundings. My “buddy” also came
along when we had to pay a deposit for the flat. The day the shipping company let us know our
furniture had arrived was when we really began to feel at home. What an amazing experience!
Verb Noun Adjective / Past Participle
Adopt Adoption Adopted, adoptive
Assign Assignment Assigned
Compensate Compensation Compensatory
Globalise Globe, globalisation Global, globalised
Immigrate Immigrant, immigration /
Mobilise Mobility Mobile
Process Process Processed
Relocate Relocation Relocated
Ship Ship, shipping, shipment Shipped
Tax Tax, taxation Taxable
5.2 RELOCATION AND RETENTION
GRAMMAR – INVERSION
Inversion means changing the normal word order of a sentence. It is used for emphasis in
statements.
1) There is a range of negative or restrictive adverbs and adverbial expressions which can
be used to begin sentences. We change the order of the subject and the auxiliary or modal verb
which directly follow these phrases.
o Seldom has the business…
o Rarely will you…
o Little did they…
o Never in all their years in business had they…
1
, o At no time did the company…
o Under no circumstances should you…
o In no way did they…
o On no account would I…
o No sooner had we…
2) We also change the order of the subject and the auxiliary or modal verb in the clauses which
follow expressions beginning with only + time expression or prepositional phrase or only +
conjunction
o Only much later did they…
o Only by putting in many hours of overtime was he…
o Only when… can they…
3) The order changes as well after phrases beginning with not only + time expression, person
or thing. In this case the inversion occurs in the opening phrase containing “not only”. Not only
can also be used with but or but also to indicate contrast. The second phrase uses the normal
word order.
o Not only are they / is she / is the culture…
o Not only did I…, but…
o Not only is secondment…, but it is also…
4) Inversion also occurs following phrases beginning with not until or not once.
o Not until he signed the contract did he…
o Not once did they…
Inversion after negative adverbials
S ↔︎V – O
These words appear at the beginning of the sentence, followed by the auxiliary verb, then the
subject and finally the main verb.
Auxiliaries
Modal auxiliaries
To be
To have
To do
Yes Use it
Ex. I can’t teach Can I teach
No “To do” + inf
Ex. I teach English Do I teach English
Ex. He taught Spanish Did he teach Spanisch
5.3 GIVING FEEDBACK ON PERFORMANCE – COMMUNICATION SKILLS
LEAD-IN
Performance review
A performance review is generally a meeting between an employee and a manager to evaluate the
employee’s achievements at work and indetify any areas for improvement. Many companies have an
annual performance review process.
Pros
2
, Manager’s perspective
o Helps understand how employees are doing
o Makes it easier to give feedback and set goals
o Can improve team performance
o Identifies who deserves promotions or training
Employee’s perspective
o Gets clear feedback on work
o Understands what to improve
o Can ask for support or training
o Good reviews may lead to bonuses or promotions
Cons
Manager’s perspective
o Takes a lot of time
o Can feel uncomfortable or awkward
o Might cause tension if feedback is not received well
o Some reviews may feel too formal or not honest
Employee’s perspective
o Can feel stressful or unfair
o Sometimes feedback is not clear or helpful
o Might feel like a "check-the-box" task
o Fear of being judged or misunderstood
VIDEO
Option A – A directive approach
Be direct and clear. Tell the person what he / she is doing well and not doing well. Give clear directions
and be transparent about what the expectations are of him / her.
Definition
A style where the manager clearly tells the employee what they are doing well or poorly, and gives
specific instructions on what is expected.
Characteristics
Manager leads the conversation
Feedback is direct and to the point
Expectations are clearly stated
Focus on control and clarity
Pros
Fast and efficient
No confusion about expectations
Helpful for new or underperforming employees
Good when there’s no time for long discussions
Cons
May feel too harsh or controlling
Employee may feel unheard
Less room for two-way conversation
Can hurt motivation or trust
3
UNIT 5 – GLOBAL MOBILITY
5.1 SECONDMENTS ABROAD
VIDEO
Secondment
= A period of time that you spend working for the same organisation but in a different location (Ex.
Eramus).
VOCABULARY
https://quizlet.com/be/1038760861/vocabulary-template-unit-5-global-mobility-flash-cards/?i=17plts&x=1jqt
My secondment was really interesting, and it was very exciting being part of a(n) international
network of people around the globe. I usually work in Germany and my assignment was in India, so I
got to experience a completely new culture. I was very pleased though that my line manager was able
to brief me before I left on the way things work there and on some of the cultural differences.
The company helped my family and me to settle in to our new surroundings. My “buddy” also came
along when we had to pay a deposit for the flat. The day the shipping company let us know our
furniture had arrived was when we really began to feel at home. What an amazing experience!
Verb Noun Adjective / Past Participle
Adopt Adoption Adopted, adoptive
Assign Assignment Assigned
Compensate Compensation Compensatory
Globalise Globe, globalisation Global, globalised
Immigrate Immigrant, immigration /
Mobilise Mobility Mobile
Process Process Processed
Relocate Relocation Relocated
Ship Ship, shipping, shipment Shipped
Tax Tax, taxation Taxable
5.2 RELOCATION AND RETENTION
GRAMMAR – INVERSION
Inversion means changing the normal word order of a sentence. It is used for emphasis in
statements.
1) There is a range of negative or restrictive adverbs and adverbial expressions which can
be used to begin sentences. We change the order of the subject and the auxiliary or modal verb
which directly follow these phrases.
o Seldom has the business…
o Rarely will you…
o Little did they…
o Never in all their years in business had they…
1
, o At no time did the company…
o Under no circumstances should you…
o In no way did they…
o On no account would I…
o No sooner had we…
2) We also change the order of the subject and the auxiliary or modal verb in the clauses which
follow expressions beginning with only + time expression or prepositional phrase or only +
conjunction
o Only much later did they…
o Only by putting in many hours of overtime was he…
o Only when… can they…
3) The order changes as well after phrases beginning with not only + time expression, person
or thing. In this case the inversion occurs in the opening phrase containing “not only”. Not only
can also be used with but or but also to indicate contrast. The second phrase uses the normal
word order.
o Not only are they / is she / is the culture…
o Not only did I…, but…
o Not only is secondment…, but it is also…
4) Inversion also occurs following phrases beginning with not until or not once.
o Not until he signed the contract did he…
o Not once did they…
Inversion after negative adverbials
S ↔︎V – O
These words appear at the beginning of the sentence, followed by the auxiliary verb, then the
subject and finally the main verb.
Auxiliaries
Modal auxiliaries
To be
To have
To do
Yes Use it
Ex. I can’t teach Can I teach
No “To do” + inf
Ex. I teach English Do I teach English
Ex. He taught Spanish Did he teach Spanisch
5.3 GIVING FEEDBACK ON PERFORMANCE – COMMUNICATION SKILLS
LEAD-IN
Performance review
A performance review is generally a meeting between an employee and a manager to evaluate the
employee’s achievements at work and indetify any areas for improvement. Many companies have an
annual performance review process.
Pros
2
, Manager’s perspective
o Helps understand how employees are doing
o Makes it easier to give feedback and set goals
o Can improve team performance
o Identifies who deserves promotions or training
Employee’s perspective
o Gets clear feedback on work
o Understands what to improve
o Can ask for support or training
o Good reviews may lead to bonuses or promotions
Cons
Manager’s perspective
o Takes a lot of time
o Can feel uncomfortable or awkward
o Might cause tension if feedback is not received well
o Some reviews may feel too formal or not honest
Employee’s perspective
o Can feel stressful or unfair
o Sometimes feedback is not clear or helpful
o Might feel like a "check-the-box" task
o Fear of being judged or misunderstood
VIDEO
Option A – A directive approach
Be direct and clear. Tell the person what he / she is doing well and not doing well. Give clear directions
and be transparent about what the expectations are of him / her.
Definition
A style where the manager clearly tells the employee what they are doing well or poorly, and gives
specific instructions on what is expected.
Characteristics
Manager leads the conversation
Feedback is direct and to the point
Expectations are clearly stated
Focus on control and clarity
Pros
Fast and efficient
No confusion about expectations
Helpful for new or underperforming employees
Good when there’s no time for long discussions
Cons
May feel too harsh or controlling
Employee may feel unheard
Less room for two-way conversation
Can hurt motivation or trust
3
