You Are Consulting on Software Purchases for a Young Translation

question 24

Essay

You are consulting on software purchases for a young translation agency, whose headquarters are in New Jersey, but who works with translators located globally. Headquarters needs to share documents with translators, and groups of translators working on the same documents also need to communicate with each other, in real time if possible, as many people are working in different time zones. (1)What is your process for determining the most appropriate collaboration software? (2)And in this particular case, what features will you be looking for?

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Definitions:

James Marcia

A developmental psychologist who expanded on Piaget's work to describe the process of identity formation during adolescence in terms of crisis and commitment.

Identity Achievement Stage

A phase of self-identity exploration where individuals have experienced crisis, explored options, and made commitments to certain goals, values, and beliefs.

Career Options

The range of possible jobs or professions available to an individual based on their interests, skills, and qualifications.

Identity Crisis

A period of uncertainty and confusion in which a person's sense of identity becomes insecure, typically during adolescence or other life transitions.