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2. Complete the text below using some of the words in exercise 1 in the correct form.

Our company went through a difficult period a few years ago. Bad decisions were taken which caused us to lose a lot of money. Because the company has been

(1) ………. , the chief executive had to resign. Last year, we merged with a much large company. During the (2) …….…. period our future strategy was discussed. It was decided that we could consider becoming a more global organisation with a strong presence in Europe.

Most of us were (3) ………. , we liked the idea of expanding into Europe. Indeed our (4) ………. had been strongly in favour of doing this. However the two new board members were strongly against the idea but never said so openly. I think this was very (5) ………. . Instead, they behaved in an (6) ………. manner during meetings. For example, they would be (7) ………. , raising stupid objections if someone came up with a good idea.

Because the meetings were so unproductive, the Board of Directors got cold feet and asked us to (8) ………. the decision to expand onto Europe.

3. In each group, cross out the word which does not begin with a prefix.

1

a)

discontinue

b)

disincentive

c)

distinguished

2

a)

miserable

b)

mismanagement

c)

misinform

3

a)

billboard

b)

bimonthly

c)

bilingual

4

a)

reconnect

b)

renowned

c)

realign

5

a)

predict

b)

premium

c)

prepaid

6

a)

irrational

b)

irreversible

c)

irritable

4. Complete the sentences with the appropriate words remaining in exercise 3.

1 Experts ……….. that there will be a marked shift from financial and technological capital to human capital.

2 Executives who fail to meet the aspirations of their employees can be accused of ……… .

3 The new measures restrict employees' autonomy and will undoubtedly act as a ……… .

4 The move towards the creation of a shared vision is ……… and lies

at the heart of a people-centred strategy.

5 A company can ……… itself around a clear business goal only when it succeeds in engaging its employees in that goal.

6 Our project manager wants us to submit a detailed ……… progress report.

5. Discuss the following questions.

1 Who is the best or worst person you have worked with? Explain why?

2 What qualities could you contribute to a team? What qualities would the other members need to create an effective team?

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