Active Vocabulary

an executive

manager

an administrator

vice president

head of department

foreman

position

to set objectives

to delegate authority

to work under pressure

red tape

to be competent

руководитель, администратор

управляющий, администратор

управляющий, администратор

вице-президент

руководитель отдела

мастер, руководитель

должность

ставить цели

распределять обязанности

работать по принуждению

зд. бюрократическая, канцелярская работа

быть компетентным

Vocabulary exercises

Exercise 1. Transform the sentences according to the model.

Model: I’m accustomed to setting objectives.

I’m used to setting objectives.

1. We are accustomed to having unlimited liability.

2. He is accustomed to delegating authority.

3. They are accustomed to firing and hiring people.

4. She is accustomed to working as a head of the department.

5. You are accustomed to working under pressure.

6. The executive is accustomed to making decisions.

Exercise 2. Change the modal verb according to the model.

Model: We ought to set objectives this month.

We should set objectives this month.

1. They ought to talk about the functions of an executive.

2. A manager ought to make careful decisions.

3. An executive ought to be very competent.

4. A vice president ought to decide on hiring, firing, vacation, hours.

5. The board of directors ought to plan objectives and changes.

6. They ought to have a meeting with a head of the department.

Exercise 3. Your executive is a very tough man. What should his staff do to please him?

For ideas:

to be creative – быть с творческим отношением к делу

to be well-organized – быть хорошо организованным

to keep fit – держать себя в форме

to be punctual – быть пунктуальным

to be enthusiastic – быть энтузиастом

to obey the rules – подчиняться правилам

Exercise 4. Answer the questions.

1. What working position is the best for you?

2. Are you accustomed to working under pressure?

3. Are you accustomed to red tape job?

4. Do you want to be an executive or an administrator of the big company?

5. What qualities do you need to be an executive of the company?

6. What does it mean to be a competent manager?

Grammar exercises

Exercise 1. Put the verbs in brackets into the proper present tense (Present Simple, Present Continuous or Present Perfect).

1. The vice president usually (to set) objectives for the staff.

2. Don’t disturb me, please, I (to work) with annual report.

3. This firm often (to advertise) in different newspapers and magazines.

4. We advertised in the special section of the newspaper but we (not to receive) the resumes yet.

5. We (to evaluate) already the candidates through the interview.

6. We (to look for) a specialist suitable for the position at the present moment.

7. He (to send) just his resume and the letter of interest.

8. They (to fire) the manager. He was not suitable for the position.

9. You have to wait a little. He (to consult) with the executive.