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The Company
MGt is one of the UK's leading companies in the
digital broadcast and new media markets. This
is a sector which is vital to a healthy modern
economy.
MGt
has enjoyed rapid growth
in every year since the company was founded. Its headquarters are in Kirkcaldy,
Fife with a network of six further bases throughout
the UK.
The
management team at MGt are delighted the company has
grown into a major provider of
1)_____
in the
communities where it has bases. At present, MGt
has over 1,700 employees.
MGt is
a public limited
2)________ (plc). This means it
has shareholders who have invested in the company.
It aims to pay its shareholders a dividend each
year. The size of the dividend depends upon
how well the company is doing and how much profit it
makes over the year.
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MGt's new head office in Kirkcaldy, Fife |
Clients & Services
MGt provides key services to many top broadcasters including Sky, NTL,
Freeview, Sony Entertainment,
3)_________ Sports and Top
Up TV.
The
success of these major companies depends upon
keeping their customers happy. MGt's role is
vital because it manages the entire customer
lifecycle on behalf of clients. This includes
recruiting new
4)____________, organising their
connection, ensuring the smooth running of their
service and collecting their subscription.
Innovation
Innovation is vital in a high-tech industry.
MGt therefore works closely with a number of
specialist companies to ensure it remains at the
5)____________
of new technological developments.
As a
result, MGt offers its clients cutting-edge
broadcasting services including
pay-per-view, video-on-demand, premium subscriptions
and Broadband TV.
In
recent years, MGt has expanded the range of services
it provides for clients, making
full use of modern
technology to provide an efficient and professional service.
People
MGt believes its long-term
6)_________
depends
upon its employees. They are therefore encouraged to contribute to the business, and in the
process, to
develop their careers.
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Gordon Brown on a
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Community
MGt is a major company which believes it
has a responsibility to help a range of groups
and individuals in the wider community.
In this respect it has helped a number of charities
and organisations such as local
7)________.
Environment
MGt is
aware of the dangers facing the environment. The company therefore
aims to conduct its
business in a responsible manner and so reduce
the
8)_______
of its activities on the environment.
Equal Opportunities
MGt is an
9)_______
Opportunities Employer. The company guarantees no job applicant or
employee will be treated
10)________ on grounds of
colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, sex or
marital status.
Questions - (work on paper) :
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Match the following words with
the numbered blanks in the profile above:
schools Setanta
unfairly jobs
customers
Equal
forefront impact
company future
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What has MGt enjoyed every year
since it was founded?
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How many bases does MGt have in
the UK and where is the company's head office?
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List four major companies MGt can
list among its clients.
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Why is MGt's role vital for its clients.
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List three of the cutting-edge
broadcasting services MGt provides for clients.
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MGt believe its long-term future
depends upon its employees. What does the
company therefore encourage employees to do?
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Give an example of how MGt has
helped the wider community?
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Describe MGt's position on the
environment.
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MGt is an
Equal Opportunities Employer. What
guarantee does it give to job applicants and
employees?
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From the above information think
up a suitable slogan for MGt.
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Click on MGt website
below and write down 5 facts about the
organisation.
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