BUSINESS ENGLISH, BOOK 3, 1-6 UNIT

Q1. ‘It is important that a company keep its prices ......... to remain competitive.’

• high

• affordable

• above average

Q2. Why is innovation essential for business growth?

• It keeps the company competitive.

• It ensures immediate profits.

• It doesn't cost the company anything.

Q3. Which of the following is considered a perk for a job?

• monitoring trends

• a company car

• loyal customers

Q4. Why might eating all the food on your plate be considered a social blunder if you are a visiting Asia?

• your host will understand that you are still hungry

• you are indicating that you enjoyed the meal

• you are showing dissatisfaction with your meal

Q5. If you must conduct business overseas and you are not aware of the customary behavior, you should:

• spend at least a week traveling around the country first

• explain that you prefer conducting business by phone

• do your research before going

Q6. Which of the following characteristics are limiting for a manager?

• resourcefulness

• motivation

• shyness

Q7. What characteristic is the most important for a manager to have?

• good decision-making capabilities

• acts autonomously

• ambitious

Q8. For a project team to be successful, it is important that its members ...

• gel

• clash

• compete

Q9. What is the purpose of a financial report?

• it shows all company activity

• it gives an overall picture of the company's financial state

• it shows how many new staff need to be hired

Q10. Why do companies conduct market research?

• to reach the target market

• to keep down costs

• to distract competitors