Ex 2. Read paragraphs 2 and 3 and decide if these statements are true or false.
The three year course ... a) takes place in a company that produces drugs and medicines.
b) is part of the specialist scheme in engineering.
c) leads to a professional qualification that is recognised outside the company.
d) is managed by someone who only deals with the U K.
e) is designed to produce senior managers in the future, but this is not stated anywhere.
f) produces all the senior managers that the company needs.
g) gives trainees experience in working in different parts of the company.
h) allows trainees to meet people whom it will be useful for them to know later.
Task 3. Grammar Ex 1. Complete the sentences below with the words in the box.
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1 Different cultural assumptions mean that sometimes …………… language can easily be misunderstood
2 In a hierarchical culture, criticising or disagreeing with a boss or manager can result in a loss of. . . . . . . . . . . . for both people involved.
3 In many countries, people like to go away from a meeting with a clear . . . . . . . . . . . plan.
4 Not all cultures have strict approaches to starting and finishing . . . . . . . . . . . or the duration of discussion.
5 The idea of hierarchy in a culture is one of the .. areas to bear in mind.
6 The new manager has a very relaxed attitude towards meetings and sees them as the place for relationship . . . . . . . . . . . . and developing trust.
7 The participants made . . . talk for a few minutes, then the Chair cleared her
throat and said, 'So, let's get down to ………………
8 Their meetings are for clearly defined purposes, and they like to stick to the …………..
Task 4. Writing. For people who come in from outside, there is less certainty, less of a definite future within the company.' Is this true of your organisation, or one you would like to work for? Write your opinion (150-200 words)
