English for Business Study - Comprehensive Vocabulary Flashcards

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering job applications, financial terms, communication technology, marketing strategies, visual communication principles, task delegation, ethical practices, and cultural communication styles.

Cover Letter

A one-page document included with a resume when applying for jobs that expands on qualifications in a narrative form to explain interest in a specific role.

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

A document presenting a full history of academic accomplishments, typically without length limits, used primarily when applying for academic positions or graduate school.

Resume

A concise summary of qualifications, skills, and work experiences (typically 1 page) used for applying to non-academic industry positions.

Memorandum (Memo)

A short message used to communicate official business policies and procedures as mass communication within an organization.

Informational Report

A type of report that presents facts objectively without analysis or opinion.

Analytical Report

A type of report that analyzes data and provides interpretation or recommendations.

Progress Report

A report designed to update stakeholders on the current status of an ongoing project.

Proposal Report

A report that proposes a plan or solution along with supporting reasons and benefits.

Human Resources (HR)

The business department that finds workers, manages recruitment, and handles employee rules and training.

Interest

Extra money a bank pays an account holder for keeping money there, or extra money paid to a bank for borrowing money.

Liability

A debt or a financial obligation owed by an individual or organization.

Inflation

An economic condition where the prices of goods and services go up over time, making money worth less.

Bandwidth

The maximum amount of data that can pass through a computer or network system.

Target Audience

The exact group of people a company wants to reach with its advertisements and marketing campaigns.

Marketing Mix (4 P's)

The four main parts of marketing strategy: Product, Price, Place, and Promotion.

Click-Through Rate (CTR)

The percentage of people who click a specific link out of the total number of people who view it.

Return on Investment (ROI)

A financial formula used to measure how much profit is made compared to the amount of money spent on an advertisement.

Native Advertising

Advertisements designed to match the look and feel of normal articles or content on a website.

Visual Communication

The process of sharing ideas, information, and messages through visual elements such as images, symbols, charts, and videos.

Contrast

A design principle involving differences in colors, sizes, or shapes to draw attention to key elements and improve readability.

Visual Hierarchy

The principle of guiding the viewer's eye through a design in logical order of importance using size, color, contrast, and placement.

Proximity

The design principle of placing related elements close together to indicate that they are connected or belong together.

Alignment

The practice of lining up text, images, and icons along a common axis to create a clean, organized, and orderly design.

Typography

The style, size, and arrangement of text in a design to ensure it is legible and fits the tone of the message.

Data Visualization

The process of converting raw data into visual formats like charts, graphs, and heatmaps to reveal patterns and insights at a glance.

Delegation

The process of distributing tasks and responsibilities among team members to decrease manager workload and create an efficient system.

Digital Coaching

The use of digital tools and techniques to assist team leaders in learning better ways to manage employees and delegate tasks effectively.

Ethical Communication

Communicating in a manner that is honest, open, clear, and respectful to uphold workplace compliance and build trust.

Ethics

The rules or standards of conduct believed to be right and moral for individuals, organizations, or societies.

Verbal Communication

The transmission of information between individuals or groups using spoken or written words.

Intrapersonal Communication

Communication that occurs within oneself, whether internally, spoken out loud, or written down.

Interpersonal Communication

The formal or informal exchange of information, words, gestures, and body language between two or more people.

Small Group Communication

Interacting with three or more people formally or informally to achieve a specific shared task or goal.

Nonverbal Communication

Sharing feelings, tone, and meaning through body language, posture, eye contact, facial expressions, and gestures without using words.

Intercultural Communication

Direct interactions across different cultures aimed at mutual understanding, exchange, and adapting communication styles.

Multicultural Communication

The coexistence of multiple cultures within a single setting, focusing on recognizing diverse identities without necessarily deep interaction.

Cross-Cultural Communication

The process of communicating and interacting with people from different cultural backgrounds by adapting behavior to bridge differences.