World of work 30th Aug 2024

The *** of goods from the factory in Santiago arrived in Buenaventura two days ahead of schedule.

• manufacture

• shipment

• send

• transport

The HR department often resolves *** between managers and members of staff to maintain a harmonious work environment.

• minor conflicts

• large fights

• strong discussions

• health increases

·       The *** in the economy in 2007 caused many businesses to cut costs. The markets in many countries shrank.

• recession

• go down

• bankrupting

• downward

Employees are required to *** for travel and meals within 40 days of incurring them.

• take money

• send letters

• claim expenses

The team felt frustrated because their boss tended to *** every aspect of their work.

• approve

• support

• micromanage

The company implemented a new program to *** among its employees. The program worked using reports and data every six months.

• reduce unemployment

• take back money

• reward high performance

• retain senior directors

Due to budget cuts, the company had to make several employees re***.

(a)  

John's sec***nt to the New York office gave him valuable international experience.

(a)  

Sarah completed her as*** on time and received praise from her supervisor.

(a)  

Working on the advertising campaign allowed her to be more cr***.

(a)