III. Answer the questions to the text.
1. Why do people work?
What factors are important when choosing the job?
Why do many companies really value their employees?
Is it important to have a performance appraisal?
Do you think there is a difference in style between men and women or is any difference usually because of personality?
What is the style of male and female managers in companies in your country? Are they similar to the ones outlined in the text?
Do you know any men who have a “female” style of working or women who have a “male” style of working?
Do you find it easier to work with men or women? Why?
IV. According to the text, which of these phrases are typically used by men and which by women? Why?
Example:
“It’s very simple. The point is …”
Men because “the male approach is to go to the heart of the matter”.
“But we need to take account of …”
“You look worried. What do you think about the new plan?”
“That’s rubbish!”
“I built the department from nothing.”
“Thanks for your kind words, but this really was a team effort.”
“It was so funny. He looked ridiculous!”
V. Read what these four people say about what motivates them at work. Then tick the appropriate box in the table.
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PATRICIA |
BRUNO |
CHARLES |
MICHAEL |
salary |
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achievement |
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social interaction |
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status |
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VI. Complete each sentence with a word or expression from the box.
job satisfaction asset style of management higher productivity |
In order to achieve ______________from Bruno the company should increase his pay.
Michael likes a ______________ that allows him to develop projects.
Charles gets _____________ when he is allowed to work with people.
Patricia is a valuable _____________ to a company that respects her professional position.
VII. Reorder these words to make correct sentences.
The, going, like, manager, new, to, he, is.
Her, like, going, is, she, job, new, to, not.
Next, to, they, are, Tokyo, month, going?
MD, to, my, going, our, leave, is, company.
The, are, to, how, going, run, you, company?
VIII. Write sentences from these notes using going to.
Example:
They – work in Germany – higher salaries
They are going to work in Germany because of the higher salaries.
She – leave next week – confrontational culture in her present job.
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They – stay – job satisfaction here.
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I – not leave – social interaction at my office.
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She – not happy – competition at work.
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They – satisfied – flatter organization with their present employer.
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