Business English - Midterm

A company that encourages teamwork and collaboration is said to have a __________.

• high-pressure environment

• cooperative atmosphere

• competitive structure

• top-down hierarchy

If something is mutually beneficial, it helps:

• only the manager

• those receiving help

• everyone involved

• the client only

Someone who calls the shots in a project:

• listens passively

• does what they are told

• gives the orders

• manages the budget

A company that has the best interests of employees at heart will likely:

• increase pressure

• ignore feedback

• support their development

• cut costs aggressively

In a company where feedback is a two-way street, employees:

• don't express opinions

• can voice their ideas

• avoid confrontation

• only talk to peers

An organization that values inclusion will involve:

• external consultants

• only leadership

• all departments

• customer service only

If a manager has to make hard calls, they are likely to:

• delay decisions

• follow others

• make difficult choices

• complain about the situation

Saying someone 'didn't cut the mustard' means they:

• were overly kind

• performed poorly

• succeeded greatly

• had strong communication

If someone is killed by kindness, they are:

• overwhelmed by niceness

• ignored by others

• praised excessively

• sabotaged deliberately

A cautionary tale in a business context is:

• a failure story meant as a warning

• a motivational speech

• an inspiring anecdote

• a recruitment story