Учебное пособие: English in business

on this?

Are we in a position to take a decision?

2 Defining the decision-making process

How should we decide this? Who needs to be consulted? Who should take the final decision?

I think we need to decide on a new logo.

Could you let me have a decision by next

Friday?

Well, we can decide when we get the extra

information.

I think we need to discuss . . .

We need to involve .. .

The person ultimately responsible is . . .

3 Collecting information

What do we need to know to take a decision? Why can't we take a decision? What information are we waiting for?

4 Setting criteria

What criteria are we going to use?

On what basis will we take our decision?

What is important here?

We need information about. . .

We don't have enough information on...

We are waiting for confirmation of. . .

Our decision should be based on . . . I think the decision should be driven by The deciding factor will be ...

5 Deciding on an option

What do you think we should do? Which option is best for you? What is your decision?

I think we should . . .

In my opinion we should decide to.

My decision is to . . .

6 Implementing the decision

What do we need to do to implement