Management Language

Match the following meanings of the verb 'manage' to their various meanings in the corresponding sentences

• We need to discuss the decreasing sales numbers. Can you manage a 4 PM meeting?

• cope, survive

• I couldn't imagine taking more than 4 classes a semester! Do you manage to finish all assignments?

• do without help

• Can you manage all four of the guest's bags?

• have/make time

• I really need to work on managing my time more efficiently.

• use efficiently

• Your boss is so mean! How do you manage in such a negative work environment?

• to be able to

A good manager will ​​ (a)   and ​ (b)   employees. Not just ​ (c)   official duties.

• observe
• direct
• perform
• verify
• monitor
• control

A CEO has ​ (a)   managerial ​ (b)   . An administrator is ​ (c)   for running part of an organization. Sometimes they have to ​ (d)   official duties.

• senior
• responsibility
• responsible
• perform
• direct
• position

Your manager is in​ (a)   of your particular work area or (b)   . Your immediate manager is also your ​ (c)   .

• charge
• department
• boss
• responsibility
• friend
• office

As a manager, it is crucial to effectively ​ (a)   your team, ensuring that everyone is working collaboratively to achieve common goals.

• supervise
• control
• examine
• monitor
• verify
• check
• inspect

To maintain a high level of performance, managers must ​ (a)   the allocation of resources and prioritize tasks based on the organization's objectives.

• control
• supervise
• examine
• monitor
• verify
• check
• inspect

Before implementing any new processes, management should ​ (a)   their potential impact on both the employees and the overall business operations.

• examine
• supervise
• control
• monitor
• verify
• check
• inspect

To ensure that the project stays on track, managers must consistently ​ (a)   progress, deadlines, and the quality of work produced by the team.

• monitor
• supervise
• control
• examine
• verify
• check
• inspect

In order to maintain trust and accountability, it is essential for management to ​ (a)   the accuracy of financial reports and other critical data.

• verify
• supervise
• control
• examine
• monitor
• check
• inspect

Managers should regularly ​ (a)   team members' performance to assess job satisfaction, address any concerns, and provide support for professional growth.

• check
• supervise
• control
• examine
• monitor
• verify
• inspect