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07:59 May 20, 2003 |
German to English translations [PRO] Bus/Financial - International Org/Dev/Coop | |||||||
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| Selected response from: Edith Kelly Switzerland Local time: 02:48 | ||||||
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4 +1 | action competence or competence to act |
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4 +1 | authority to act |
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5 | effective[ness] |
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3 +1 | empowerment |
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4 | proficiency |
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empowerment Explanation: just wrote that down from an EU document VP/2002/01 Transnational Exchange Proramme Phase I, application form don't know whether it fits your context, so medium confidence |
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action competence or competence to act Explanation: Ref: Berufspaedagogisches Woerterbuch |
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authority to act Explanation: as well. Good luck, Paddie! Re.: 4. Collins German Dictionary, ISBN 0-00-470406-1 -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2003-05-20 08:25:10 (GMT) -------------------------------------------------- powers to act Re.: Russian-English Foreign Trade and Foreign Economic Dictionary, 1991, ISBN 5-200-01097-7 Hope it helps both for a strong and smooth translation. |
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proficiency Explanation: competent proficiency |
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effective[ness] Explanation: As in, "He's not effective in such situations [that area, etc.]." Really covers the gamut from the ability to identify problems, make decisions, carry them out, and motivate a team, in short, an effective leader, boss, manager, agency, etc. Improving Your Managerial Effectiveness Seminar # 2508-XNET Your team and your organization are counting on you—now, more than ever before! ... www.amanet.org/seminars/cmd2/2508.htm -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2003-05-22 05:38:05 (GMT) -------------------------------------------------- If the context suggests more \"Zuständigkeit\" than \"Fähigkeit\", then there may be a \"turf\" issue, which basically comes down to \"scope of authority\" or \"scope of mission\". |
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