K. Fill in the right preposition.

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 640.

J. Translate from Russian into English using the appropriate phrasal verb.

1. Не уходите (оставайтесь поблизости), возможно, Вы нам еще понадобитесь.

2. На новой позиции Екатерина сможет рассчитывать (полагаться) на свой опыт работы в области маркетинга.

3. Студенты составляют большую часть наших покупателей.

4. Компания Unilever добилась больших успехов на рынке Индии, что составляет 7% ее общего дохода.

5. Одной из основных обязанностей сотрудников отдела кадров является обеспечение соответствия новых сотрудников необходимым требованиям. (One of the responsibilities of HR managers is to ensure new employees fit in.)

6. В какой-то период своей жизни женщины вынуждены отказываться от карьеры в связи с рождением детей.

7. Конечно же, Джон хотел остаться во главе отдела, так как известно, что такие должности приносят хороший доход.

8. Когда несколько лет назад Джон занял должность главного управляющего, компания была в числе лидеров рынка.

9. Компания заинтересована в использовании бывших сотрудников для привлечения новых клиентов.

10. Он не мог объяснить своей глупой ошибки.

1. Fred tried to appoint himself … the board of directors, but it violated the by-laws.

2. Ghost employees. This term refers to someone …. the payroll who doesn't actually work for the victim company.

3. Our programs are designed to improve sports specific movements, enhance physical performance, increase endurance, rehabilitate and prevent injuries and unleash the mental power needed to perform … one's maximumpotential.

4. Proponents of the newish field of neuromarketing trumpet non-invasive BCI as a way for companies to gain insights …. how consumers perceive their products, packaging or advertisements.

5. [...] drastic shortage … skilled workers - goes to great lengths to entice specialists to come to Europe from the other side of the world and yet, at the same time, there [...]

6. One result has been that human-resources departments, which used to be quiet backwaters, have gained…… status.

7. The SEC's move suggests that, after an extensive investigation, it had not collected strong enough evidence to directly accuse Mr Cohen of insider trading and chose to opt ….. an alternative charge rather than drop the case.

8. Paedophiles are organizing networks to exchange information and entice children ….. their sordid world.

9. In slow-growing or saturated markets in particular, companies have to entice customers …… from competitors if they are to win any new.

10. Klaus M. Leisinger, President and CEO of the Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development, who was also present at the meeting, addressed the role of the national government which is crucial ….. improving access to healthcare.

11. Mr. Adrian S Wilson has left the company …… good terms in order to face new professional challenges.

12. Her mission is to enhance skills and knowledge needed to perform …. one's maximum potential.

13. The restructuring business may gain benefit ….. such operations through enhanced reputation both outside the company and with its own employees.

14. Access to the Intranet and Internet, worldwide electronic information exchange and dialogue, and electronic business dealings are all crucial … the effectiveness of each and every one of us, and for the success of the business as a whole.

15. It is unlikely that the advertiser can genuinely claim not to have been aware … the ambiguity thus caused by its ad.

L. Complete the sentences with the correct collocation with set.

1. The shareholders believe that this is an opportunity for our bank to set an ___a____ to other financial institutions.

a example b trap с scene

2. Employees with young children would prefer flexible working hours, but managers think this would set a ____________ for the rest of the workforce.

a record b deadline с precedent

3. Unfortunately, this year most institutions have had to set a ____________on the number of high calibre graduates that they will recruit.

a deadline b limit с goal

4. Victor's our best salesperson. He set a ____________for the highest sales in a

single day.

a scene b record с course

5. As a team-building exercise, the groups were set the ____________of organising a social event.

a tone b agenda с task

6. The new quality control guidelines require the production department to set­ ____________that are both achievable and measurable.

a standards btrends с dates

7. The fall in share prices set a ____________that lasted for most of the first quarter.

a trend b scene сgoal

8. In order to maintain our market position, it will be necessary to set ambitious sales ____________for the coming year.

a limits b courses с targets

M. Read the article about talent management and decide whether the statements are true or false.

1. HR executives have always been among the highest wage earners. false

2. The high turnover rate of drivers at UPS was solved by improving the selection process.

3. Candidates who are not actively seeking a new job may still be open to an approach.

4. The intranet can be a useful resource for staff who wish to change jobs in a company.

5. Experts agree on the best way to manage talented workers.