B1 ORAL COMPREHENSION

Where is the reporter?

• In Stockholm

• In London

• In New York

What kind of company is Crisp?

• An insurance company

• A catering business

• A software company

How many employees are there in this company?

• 140

• 40

• 14

What happened to Crisp a few years ago?

• They decided to work from home

• They decided to change the CEO

• They decided to get rid of the CEO

How do they make hard decisions?

• They have conferences several times a year

• They don't make any hard decisions

• The oldest employee makes the hard decisions

How long are the decisions taken together at the meeting valid?

• Until the next conference

• Six months

• One year

What is unusual about the financial organization?

• They have no financial deciders, they choose together

• They don't care about money

• They all pay and invest in the company

Why does Meg Whitman think leaders are necessary?

• Because the staff always agree on what decision to make

• Because she loves being a boss

• because a final decision has to be made

What does Meg Withman say about next generations concerning leadership in the future?

• They might be able to figure out how to work without any CEOs

• It won't be possible to run companies without any CEOs

• All members of the staff will be leaders

What does Drew Houston say about working in a company with no CEO?

• It's great to be free!

• Too much freedom can be disorienting and complicated for the employees.

• Employees are definitely more motivated