- •2005 Г.
- •Contents
- •Being a Manager
- •2. Match the word combinations from the columns.
- •4. Translate the sentences into Russian. Find sentences in the text to which these sentences are close in meaning.
- •5. Translate the sentences into Russian paying attention to modal verbs.
- •6. Try to define the following terms in English.
- •7. Complete the sentences using these words:
- •8. Find the infinitives and define their functions in these sentences.
- •9. Translate the sentences into English:
- •10. Study the model and answer the questions on it.
- •Management: art or science?
- •1. Answer these questions:
- •2. Translate these word combinations into Russian:
- •3. Find infinitives in the sentences and define their functions.
- •4. Match the words having the opposite meaning.
- •5. Join the halves:
- •6. What prepositions should be used below? Make up your own sentences using these word combinations:
- •7. Translate the sentences paying attention to different meanings of the word “to be”.
- •8. Translate the words into English. Their first letters will compose a word from the text.
- •Chapter 2: Managerial Job Types Levels of Management
- •Do you know these words?
- •Areas of Management
- •Do you know these words?
- •1. Answer these questions:
- •2. Match the kinds of managers and their activities:
- •3. Translate the following words and word combinations into English:
- •4. Translate these groups of words having the same stem. What parts of speech are they?
- •5. Translate the sentences into Russian.
- •Main Resources
- •Managerial Skills
- •Do you know these words?
- •What Makes a Good Manager? Here Are 10 Tips
- •1. Translate the words into Russian and say how they are formed. What parts of speech are they?
- •2. Translate the words and word combinations into English.
- •4. Answer these questions:
- •5. Translate the sentences into English. Underline modal verbs and their equivalents.
- •My Future Profession
- •Decision-making: Six basic steps
- •2. Match the antonyms from the columns:
- •3. Define the part of speech of the following derivatives, try to guess their meaning, check the translation in a dictionary.
- •To alter – alterable – to alternate – alternative – alternatively
- •4. Turn the sentences into Active Voice:
- •5. Match the decisions on the left with their reasons on the right to form logical sentences. Write out the synonymous verbs.
- •6. Make compound words by altering these sentences.
- •7. Say who is who. Translate these titles into Russian. What kinds of decisions do these managers make?
- •8. Translate the sentences into English:
- •9. Translate these word combinations into English. Make sentences using them.
- •10. Translate into Russian:
- •Group Decision-making
- •12. Fill in the table using information from the text:
- •13. Management exercise: Brainstorming.
- •Leadership styles
- •1. Answer these questions:
- •2. Match the synonyms from the columns.
- •8. Express the main idea of every paragraph in one sentence. Factors Affecting Leadership Styles
- •1. Answer these questions:
- •2. Translate the sentences into Russian; define the functions of the verbs “to have” and “to be”.
- •7. Guess the crossword puzzle and get the key-word of this text.
- •8. Put the questions to the words in italics.
- •9. Read the text to get to know more facts about leadership. Make 5 questions to this text. Why Do Leaders Adopt Different Styles?
- •You Are an Entrepreneur
- •1. Answer these questions:
- •2. Translate these word combinations into Russian:
- •3. Match the antonyms from the columns:
- •4. Translate the sentences into Russian paying attention to the functions of the Infinitive:
- •5. Fill in the blanks:
- •6. Use the verbs in the Passive Voice; translate the sentences into Russian:
- •7. Translate the sentences into English:
- •8. Answer these questions using information from the table.
- •Interesting Statistics for Young Businessmen
- •9. Do the questionnaire, and then compare your answers with your partner.
- •How do you rate as an entrepreneur?
- •44 Or above
- •Knowing Yourself
- •1. Write out the words and word combinations that are close in meaning to these adjectives:
- •Partnership
- •1. Answer these questions:
- •2. Match the antonyms from the columns.
- •3. Translate these word combinations into English. Make 5 sentences using them.
- •4. Supply the missing words from the list.
- •5. Find in the text the sentences:
- •6. Match the following words with the correct definitions.
- •7. Classify the following statements according to the table below. A statement may be used more than once.
- •8. Turn the sentences Passive.
- •9. Translate the sentences into English.
- •10. Translate the sentences into Russian.
- •11. From the list of different businesses select:
- •12. Decide which of the following small shopkeeper has to do. Which of the points do you think will cause him problems?
- •Symptoms of Sickness in Small Businesses
- •6. Respond to the situations giving a piece of advice. Express sympathy by using one of the following phrases:
- •Corporation
- •1. Answer these questions:
- •2. Translate these word combinations into English:
- •7. Translate the sentences into Russian:
- •Types of Business Corporations
- •1. Answer these questions:
- •2. Fill in the blanks:
- •3. Match the types of corporations and their characteristics:
- •8. Think it over and fill in the table:
- •9. Read the text and answer the questions.
- •Business Structure
- •1. Answer these questions:
- •2. Translate the sentences into English:
- •3. Match the jobs and their descriptions:
- •4. Choose the correct department or division from the list:
- •5. Read the text and write about your thoughts concerning the job of an executive: The Functions of an Executive
- •Communication and the Manager’s Job
- •Forms of Communication
- •Communication in organizations
- •Giving a Successful Talk
- •If you behave like this, success is sure to attend you!
- •How People Are Hired
- •1. Answer these questions:
- •2. Ask additional information.
- •3. Act as the employer who needs an employee to fill a vacancy.
- •5. Try to use Passive structures in answering the questions.
- •6. Translate into English.
- •7. Written Practice.
- •8. Translate the sentences into Russian.
- •9. Read the dialogue taking parts. Act it out with your group mate. Preparing for a Job Interview
- •Cultural Diversity in Recruiting
- •1. Answer these questions:
- •2. Define the part of speech of the words in italics:
- •3. Translate the word combinations into English:
- •4. Translate the sentences paying attention to the different meanings of the word “matter”:
- •5. Put the sentences into Past and Future Tenses:
- •6. Translate the sentences into English:
- •7. Express the main idea of every paragraph of the text in one sentence. List of Sources
6. Translate into English.
1. Кларк пригласил на интервью несколько кандидатов, но ни один из них не был достаточно компетентным. 2. Когда специалиста нанимают на работу, учитываются его профессиональная квалификация и личные характеристики. 3. Обычно вся информация об образовании и опыте работы даётся в резюме. 4. Личные характеристики подавшего заявление можно оценить только во время интервью. 5. В большой компании (фирме) нового сотрудника часто можно найти внутри этой же компании. 6. Обычно проблему может помочь решить отдел кадров.
7. Written Practice.
Your company needs a programmer (an accountant, an electric engineer, a sales manager, etc.). Advertise in a newspaper about one of these positions:
specify what specialist the company is looking for;
mention the qualifications needed;
briefly outline the opportunities the company offers to those who will be employed.
8. Translate the sentences into Russian.
Paul has some experience as an accountant, but this is his first regular job.
Have you applied for that job?
There’s a rapid increase in unemployment.
I’m looking for a vacant office job.
The trade union demanded higher wages or earlier retirement.
We are in want for a good secretary.
Four colleagues of mine have been fired, and I’m expecting my discharge at any moment.
The motivation has many forms: achievement, job interest, responsibility, advancement, money, status, condition, good working relationships.
Managers are involved in hiring, firing and training staff, motivating employees, etc.
Smaller jobs are easier to understand, pay for and control.
Employees very quickly get used to their benefits and soon take them for granted.
9. Read the dialogue taking parts. Act it out with your group mate. Preparing for a Job Interview
Peter:When thinking of an upcoming interview, I am really scared. What about usual questions people are asked in an interview?
Jack:The most common questions are, for instance: Why are you interested in joining our company? – Why do you feel qualified for this job? – What do you know about the company? – Do you enjoy working with others? – Are you willing to work overtime? – Tell me about your experience. – What can I do for you?
Peter:Are there any surprise questions?
Jack:You should anticipate such questions as: Why should I hire you? – What are your three greatest strengths for this job?
Peter:I see. These are rather tricky questions. Are there any topics I should avoid discussing with the interviewer?
Jack:In discussing your previous jobs avoid criticizing former employers or fellow workers. Don’t discuss your personal, domestic or financial problems unless you are specifically asked about them.
Peter:If I am offered a job, is it appropriate to ask questions referring to the salary?
Jack:Absolutely. You can state the salary you want, but not until the employer has introduced the subject.
Peter:I greatly appreciate your giving me this valuable information.
Do you know these words?
upcoming |
предстоящий |
interview |
собеседование при трудоустройстве |
to be scared |
бояться |
to work overtime |
работать сверхурочно |
to anticipate |
ожидать |
tricky |
каверзный |
former |
бывший |
fellow workers |
коллеги |
appropriate |
уместный |