German AC 1006 - University of Westminster

Task 1Transacting BusinessCandidates’ BriefScenario: Your unit is part of a UN peacekeeping mission to help with the reconstruction of aregion following a humanitarian disaster. There has been confusion over the logistics of theprogramme. You have been sent to meet a local council official to discuss this.You have 10 minutes to prepare for the meeting. On completion of the transaction you have 5minutes to brief your commanding officer (played by the Service Colleague) in English on theoutcome.From: Your COTo: YouRe: Building programme.As you may know there have been some problems over the reconstruction programme.This has resulted in delays. Please meet with a local council official to discuss thesituation.After introducing yourself and the purpose of the meeting, find out:• Their general opinion.• If our information about the building of the school is correct:o Four weeks behind schedule and no work has been started on the school• Their reaction to our agreementoWe provide some manpower and lifting equipment, but projects are tobe carried out together.We can start work next week, but would like a meeting with the planners.We need to know how many people they can provide so as to produce a realisticschedule.Report back on your return.University of Westminster &German 1006ACMinistry of Defence Languages Examinations Board Page 19 of 24