Task 2 Business Word Pairs

1 – m

2 – e

3 – r

4 – f

5 – i

6 – a

7 – o

8 – l

9 – n

10 – d

11 – p

12 – q

13 – k

14 – j

15 – h

16 – g

17 – c

18 – b

TASK 3

Choose the word from the list below that matches each definition or completes each sentence:

Produce, product, producer, production

1. something that is made in a factory: product

2. the process of making things in factories: production

3. a company that makes things: producer

4. Taylor’s system was first applied in the Produce of cars.

5. By following Taylor’s ideas, a manufacturer is able to Produce more goods.

6. Taylor’s objective was to keep the cost of each product to a minimum.

TASK 4

1) Word building

Give the appropriate noun (nouns) for each verb:

1. to compete - competition

2. to head – head

3. to market - marketing

4. to produce - product

5. to execute – execution

6. to employ – employee

7. to occupy – occupier

8. to work – work

9. to recover – recovery

10. to increase – increase

2. Delete the odd word:

1. RIVAL / RIVALRY / REVOLUTION

2. TO SUFFER / SUFFOCATION / SUFFERRING

3. TO BEAR / BORE / A BEAR

4. TO IMPORT / CRUCIAL / IMPORTANT

5. TO PROVIDE / PROVIDENCE / PROVISION

6. TO NEED / NEEDS / NECESSITY

7. TO FORECAST / FORECAST / WEATHER FORECAST

8. EXPERIENCE / EXPERT / EXPERIENCED

9. SPECIALIST / TO SPECIALIZE / SPECIFICS

10. GUIDE / GOVERN / GOVERNMENTAL

TASK 5

Choose the best alternative to complete each sentence:

1. The personnel department goes through a job analysis, which is a detailed study of the elements and characteristics of each job.

2. They write a job description specifying the objectives of the job.

3. You should encourage employees to speak openly about any problems.

4. The first step in the disciplinary procedure is an oral reprimand.

5. She doesn't seem to get on very well with the other secretaries.

6. By organizing job rotation you can give staff experience in many different departments.

7. After validating our training programme, we made some changes.

8. Our selection procedure is based on the old saying: "You can't fit a square peg into a round hole."

9. Before you get the job you have to have a medical examination.

10. Training new staff is costly , so you must pick the right person.

11. We can't use sexist titles such as 'postman' and 'fireman'.

12. We have a policy of considering our own employees first for any vacancies.

13. As part of the screening process, Personnel check each applicant's qualifications before considering them for interview.

14. Tests are used to measure the applicant's aptitude for the job.

15. The personnel department helps to organise an orientation programme for each new employee.

16. If we have to dismiss an employee this means the chosen process has failed in some way.

17. Highly-skilled jobs are usually advertised in the special media, such as technical magazines.

18. Using a standardized application form ensures we get all the particulars we need.

19. One important aspect of welfare is ensuring that there is no discrimination in the work place.

20. Some employees were not happy about the introduction of a yearly appraisal interview.

21. Her work was beginning to suffer because of family commitments.

22. After a time employees may feel they are stuck with a job they find tedious.

23. His work is generally satisfactory but unfortunately he has a grudge against his supervisor.

24. "Why does the personnel manager always …………… me? I'm not the only one who comes late!"

a. pick up b. pick on c. pick with d. pick out

24. "Why does the personnel manager always pick out me? I'm not the only one who comes late!"

25. In cases of hardship we sometimes make loans to employees.

26. In R@D, for example, employing someone slightly unorthodox may produce stimulating ideas.

27. A complete dossier is kept on every senior member of staff from the moment they are appointed.

28. Positive commentary is essential so that staff know that their efforts are appreciated.

TASK 6

Find synonyms

front office	manpower
lead	conducted
constructive	enterprising
workforce	leave
collaborated	positive
vacation	headquarters
resourceful	participated

front office – headquarters

lead – conducted

vacation – leave

resourceful – enterprising

collaborated – participated

workforce – manpower

constructive – positive