New technology links the world as never before. Our planet has (36) It’s now a "global village" where countries are only seconds away by fax or phone or (37) link. And, of course, our ability to benefit from this high-tech communications equipment is greatly (38) by foreign language skills. Deeply involved with this new technology is a (39) of modern business people who have a growing respect for the economic value of doing business abroad. In modem markets, success overseas often helps support (40) business efforts. Overseas assignments are becoming (41) important to advancement within executive ranks. The executive (42) in another country no longer needs to fear being "out of sight and out of mind." He or she can be sure that the overseas effort is (43) to the company’s plan for success, and that promotions often follow or accompany an assignment abroad. If an employee can (44) .where cross-cultural and foreign language issues are becoming more and more prevalent. Thanks to a variety of relatively inexpensive communications devices with business applications, (45) . English is still the international language of business. (46) . A second language isn’t generally required to get a job in business, but having language skills gives a candidate the edge when other qualifications appear to be equal.
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