Warming-up
Date: 2015-10-07; view: 389.
Task I. Read the following English proverbs and idioms. Which of them can be used to characterize a good manager:
1. Practice makes perfect
2. Jack of all trades
3. To work up to the collar
4. Not to do a stitch of work
5. To work by fits and starts
6. Jack of all trades and master of none
7. To give somebody one's mind
Дело мастера боится
Мастер на все руки
Работать не покладая рук
Сидеть сложа руки
Работать спустя рукава
За все браться, ничего не сделать
Сказать кому-либо “пару ласковых”
Vocabulary Focus
Task I. Pronounce the following words:
executive
subordinate
colleague
director
supervisor
employee
workforce
superior
Task II. Read and translate the following international words:
manager
to plan
to organize
to command
to coordinate
to control
to modify
to motivate
to direct
to lead
function
organization
activity
director
policy
communication
operation
democratic
Task III. Give Russian equivalents of the following words and word-combinations:
Line manager, division manager, day-to-day, overall management, chief executive officer, top manager, middle manager, executive, employee.
Task IV. Complete the following chart:
| Person | Noun | Verb | Adjective |
| manager | management | manage | managerial |
| organizer | |||
| motivation | |||
| monitor | |||
| planned | |||
| coordinator | |||
| command | |||
| supervise | |||
| leading |
Task V. Match the words with their definitions:
| 1) to supervise 2) executive 3) division 4) strategy 5) vice-president 6) to lead 7) employee 8) to motivate | a) someone in a high position, who makes decisions and acts according to them b) a person who has the position below that of President c) a detailed plan for achieving success in business d) a separate part of a large organization e) to have the responsibility for seeing that the work of others is properly done f) a person who is paid for working for somebody else g) to give a strong reason for people to work well h) to show the way by leading |
Task VI. Complete the following sentences using suitable words or phrases from the box below:
a) directors
b) staff
c) middle managers
d) supervisor
e) work force
f) subordinates
g) problem solving
h) responsibility
1. The group of executives working below the top managers are generally called __________.
2. Diana is an important person in our company. She is a member of the Board of __________.
3. Their __________ is expanding rapidly. They now have over 6000 employees.
4. At least 30% of our __________have been with the company over 15 years.
5. I work under Mr. Scott. He is my __________.
6. Nick and Brian work for my company. I am their boss and they are my __________.
7. Many decisions are difficult to make since they need __________.
8. Decision-making is a key management __________.
Reading and Comprehension
Task I. Read the following text to learn about managers' functions.
Manager's Functions
Are there certain activities common to all managers? Can we define the task of a manager? A French industrialist Henry Fayol wrote in 1916 a classic definition of the manager's role. He said that to manage is to plan, to organize, to command, to coordinate and to control. This definition is still accepted by many people today, though some writers on management have modified Fayol's description. Instead of talking about command they say a manager must motivate or direct and lead other workers.
Henry Fayol's definition of manager's functions is useful. However, in most companies activities of a manager depend on the level at which he/she is working. Managers – or management positions can be classified in low-level, middle-level and top-level managers.
Low-level or first-line managers are responsible for the production of goods and services. They spend most of their time solving day-to-day problems. They have such titles as line manager, office manager and foreman.
Middle managers are responsible for business units and their departments. They direct the activities of low-level managers. Managers at this level spend a great deal of time communicating, coordinating and making decisions on the daily operation of their organization. Examples of middle managers are division manager, department manager, manager of quality control.
Top managers are responsible for the overall management of the organization, planning, policy making and the relations of the company with the outside world. They make decisions on the future of the company. Typical titles of top managers are President, vice president, chairman and chief executive officer.
Notes on the text:
| To define | дать определение | To depend on | зависеть от |
| To accept | принимать | Day-to-day problems | повседневные |
| To modify | модифицировать | A great deal of time | много времени |
Task II. Complete the following sentences translating the words in brackets:
1. According to the classification of managers there are low-level managers, middle managers and (руководители высшего звена).
2. Line managers are responsible for the (производство товаров и услуг).
3. Middle managers are responsible for business units and (их отделы).
4. Top managers are a small group of executives who are responsible for the (общее управление организацией).
5. Examples of (линейного руководителя) are supervisors, office managers.
6. Examples of (руководителя среднего звена) are division managers, department managers, managers of a quality control.
7. Typical titles of (руководителя высшего звена) are president, vice-president, and chief executive officer.
Task III. Agree or disagree with the following statements:
1. Middle managers are responsible for the overall management of the company.
2. First line managers are responsible for the production of goods and services.
3. Top managers are responsible for business units and departments.
Task IV. Answer the following questions:
1. How are managers classified?
2. What are lower-level managers responsible for?
3. What are the examples of lower-level managers?
4. What are middle managers responsible for?
5. What are the examples of middle managers?
6. What are top managers responsible for?
7. What are the examples of top managers?
Task V. Provide questions to the following answers:
| Questions | Answers |
| 1. Managers are classified into low-level, middle level and top level managers. | |
| 2. Low-level managers are responsible for solving day-to-day problems. | |
| 3. Middle level managers are responsible for their departments. | |
| 4. Top managers are responsible for the whole organization. |
Task VI. Choose the alternative to complete the following sentences:
1. Writing reports is not a __________ that everyone enjoys.
a) duty
b) work
c) job
d) function
2. One of the manager's functions is to set __________.
a) purposes
b) goals
c) plans
d) strategies
3. __________ are executives who are responsible for the overall management of the organization.
a) division managers
b) line managers
c) top managers
d) middle managers
4. Middle managers are responsible for __________.
a) divisions
b) production of goods and services.
c) the overall management of the organization
d) business units and departments
5. Line managers are responsible for __________.
a) running the company
b) production of goods and services.
c) the overall management of the organization
d) business units and departments
Task VII. Complete the following sentences:
1. Managers are classified into_______________.
2. Low-level managers are responsible for _________________.
3. The examples of low-level managers are ______________.
4. Middle managers are responsible for________________.
5. The examples of middle managers are ________________.
6. Top-level managers are responsible for___________________.
7. The examples of top managers are_______________________.
Task VIII. Speak about the types of managers. Follow the following plan:
1. Classification of managers.
2. Low-level managers and their responsibilities.
3. Middle managers and their responsibilities.
4. Top managers and their responsibilities.
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| Vocabulary notes | | | Task III. The following is a short description of three different management styles. Check the one you think is being used in the meeting. |