Business Partner 6.2 - Reading

What was Phil Smith's original motivation for doing triathlons?

• To improve his health
• To challenge himself
• To get promoted
• To meet new people

What did Phil Smith do after he enjoyed his first triathlon?

• He quit his job.
• He signed up for more events.
• He started a fitness club.
• He convinced his company to sponsor a triathlon.

What is the main reason why some companies encourage their employees to participate in sports?

• To improve teamwork
• To increase productivity
• To reduce stress
• To save money on health insurance

What is one benefit of company-sponsored sports events, as mentioned by Brian Carroll?

• They help employees get fit.
• They promote teamwork.
• They provide opportunities for socializing.
• They improve job satisfaction.

What was the unintended consequence of one team's running program?

• It led to injuries.
• It increased competition among team members.
• It was too expensive to maintain.
• It bored the employees.

According to Carl Cederström, what is one benefit of exercise for employees?

• It makes them more creative.
• It makes them more persuasive.
• It makes them more resilient.
• It makes them more intelligent.

What does Carl Cederström say is one quality that is not necessarily developed by playing sports?

• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Communication
• Time management

What is the main argument of the passage?

• Exercise is essential for good health.
• Companies should offer sports programs to their employees.
• Playing sports can help you get promoted.
• There is no link between sports and business success.

What is the tone of the passage?

• Serious and academic
• Light and humorous
• Critical and disapproving
• Informative and objective

Which statement best summarizes the passage?

• Sports at work: good for health, maybe not careers.
• Company sports: fun and fit, but teamwork tricky.
• Athletes make good bosses? Not always.
• Exercise equals profit? Not so fast.