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Date: 2015-10-07; view: 613.

B Understanding details

A Understanding main points

Reading tasks

Mark these statements T (true) or F (false) according to the information in the text. Find the part of the text that gives the correct information.

1. Many international organisations have decentralised selection. T

2. They look for different personal qualities in different cultures.

3. The “SWAN” criteria have international validity.

4. The definition of some qualities can lead to cultural misunderstandings.

5. Mobility and language capability are clearly understood across cultures.

The text states that different cultures look for different qualities when selecting personnel. Match the cultures with the qualities or attributes according to the text

1. Anglo-Saxon (UK, USA, Australia etc.) c, f

2. Germanic

3. Latin

4. Far Eastern

a. being able to fit in with the organization

b. having the relevant kind of education for the job

c. having the right intellectual or technical capabilities

d. having good interpersonal skills

e. having attended the “top” uiversities in the country

f. being able to carry out relevant tasks and jobs

Find at least five methods for testing or assessing a candidate's suitability for a job (e.g. assessment centres) which are mentioned in the text.