Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Dutch term or phrase:
guneffect
English translation:
goodwill factor
Added to glossary by
Kitty Brussaard
Apr 27, 2015 10:38
9 yrs ago
Dutch term
United Kingdom
geneffect
Dutch to English
Other
Business/Commerce (general)
Sales
"Ondanks dat hij over een guneffect beschikt, is zijn luistervaardigheid en inlevingsvermogen niet sterk naar voren gekomen."
This is a candidate assessment following a number of capacity tests. This particular section is about his ability to build relationships with people. I presume the term means he is able to either get people to like him quickly (i.e. he is charismatic?) or he is able to demonstrate that he has their best interests at heart. It appears to be a relatively new term, which I have found only two other instances of on the internet, neither of which were particularly helpful. Looking for a Dutch native speaker who may therefore be able to shed some more light on this...?
This is a candidate assessment following a number of capacity tests. This particular section is about his ability to build relationships with people. I presume the term means he is able to either get people to like him quickly (i.e. he is charismatic?) or he is able to demonstrate that he has their best interests at heart. It appears to be a relatively new term, which I have found only two other instances of on the internet, neither of which were particularly helpful. Looking for a Dutch native speaker who may therefore be able to shed some more light on this...?
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +2 | goodwill factor |
Kitty Brussaard
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Change log
Apr 27, 2015 10:55: writeaway changed "Language pair" from "Dutch to English" to "Dutch"
Apr 27, 2015 21:08: Suzi Griffiths changed "Language pair" from "Dutch" to "Dutch to English"
May 11, 2015 06:54: Kitty Brussaard Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
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34 mins
Kitty Brussaard
Netherlands
Netherlands
Native in Dutch
Specializes in field
Netherlands
Business Language Solutions
Native in: Dutch (Variant: Netherlands) 
Works in: English to Dutch, Dutch to English, Dutch
Related KudoZ points
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84
Dutch term (edited):
guneffect
Selected
goodwill factor
Despite the fact that he has a goodwill factor going for him (...).
Despite the goodwill factor working in his favour (...).
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Note added at 11 hrs (2015-04-27 21:59:07 GMT)
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The term 'goodwill factor' also seems to be used with a very specific meaning in accounting. Alternatively, consider using: Despite the fact that he has a lot of goodwill going for him / working in his favour (...)
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Note added at 1 dag2 uren (2015-04-28 13:23:19 GMT)
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From an article originally published by the Los Angeles Times:
Crystal’s celebrity gives him an advantage over other performers of one-person shows. He’s a known commodity who can command top dollar for tickets. An opening film montage prepares the audience for his entrance, and he obviously has a goodwill factor going for him. He says he is often greeted with a standing ovation, which helps him feel more comfortable.
http://www.alexandertechworks.com/news/press/
Despite the goodwill factor working in his favour (...).
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Note added at 11 hrs (2015-04-27 21:59:07 GMT)
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The term 'goodwill factor' also seems to be used with a very specific meaning in accounting. Alternatively, consider using: Despite the fact that he has a lot of goodwill going for him / working in his favour (...)
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Note added at 1 dag2 uren (2015-04-28 13:23:19 GMT)
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From an article originally published by the Los Angeles Times:
Crystal’s celebrity gives him an advantage over other performers of one-person shows. He’s a known commodity who can command top dollar for tickets. An opening film montage prepares the audience for his entrance, and he obviously has a goodwill factor going for him. He says he is often greeted with a standing ovation, which helps him feel more comfortable.
http://www.alexandertechworks.com/news/press/
Peer comment(s):
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Stieneke Hulshof
28 mins
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Dank je wel, Stieneke :-)
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| agree |
Barend van Zadelhoff
: Typisch een kwestie van een spelfout. Groot aantal hits op Google: http://tinyurl.com/ocvrvqn Goed voorstel, inhoudelijk and nicely worded.
10 hrs
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Dank je wel, Barend :-)
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Selected automatically based on peer agreement."
Discussion
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