Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT?
Peter, David and Paul said following sentences:
Peter: David is a liar, Paul always tells the truth.
David: Peter is truthful.
Paul: David is a liar, Peter is truthful.
Two of these men always tell the truth, one of them sometimes tells the truth and sometimes lies. Which of these men is a liar?
Which of the following sentences is the main idea of this passage?
The order of which two sentences should be reversed?
Which of the following is the best way to combine sentences 2 and 3 (reproduced below)?
They simply select the candidate by picking the one whose personality they like the most. They don't realize that choosing a leader is a much more serious task than that.
Passage 8 ● Look at the sentences below and the five managers’ comments on leadership on the opposite page.
● Which comment (A, B, C, D or E) does each statement l-8 refer to?
● For each statement l-8, make one letter (A, B, C, D or E) on your Answer Sheet.
● You will need to use some of these letters more than once.
1. Successful leadership involves making sure that employees accept new ideas.
2. A good leader can bring success to a company in difficulties.
3. Leaders should be assessed on the basis of their achievements.
4. The personalities of good leaders are generally different from those of other managers.
5. Patience is a valuable quality in a successful leader.
6. Leaders consider potential changes in what their company does for others.
7. Good leaders will encourage their staff if their organization is in difficulties.
8. Leaders need to adapt their behaviour to suit different circumstances.
A
Maurizio Verna:
Long-term, visionarybusiness leaders must be prepared to invest to get what they want for their company. They know when and how to apply pressure and to take risks, when they need to display a more hands-off approach. I have a pretty clear view of my ideal business leader, and of course that’s where I’m trying to head: he or she should start up and grow a cash-rich, multi-interest international organization of tremendous strength and depth.
B
Sue Tucker:
The pace of technological change , and the rate at which businesses are changing, requires leaders to have a particular aptitudefor technology and an understanding of the internet. A lot of people are aware ofthe opportunities here, but awareness alone isn’t enough:in a true leader this needs to be coupled with clever marketing, product design and technological innovation, and keeping abreast of everything going on in the company. In fact the acid test, I think, is being able to use all of these skills to turn arounda failing company.
C
Carol Godfrey:
Effective leaders stand out from the herd. They’re often idiosyncratic. even eccentric. They have the confidence to be themselves, and not to adopt the language and attributes of the run-of-the-millprofessional managers and accountants. What’s crucialis having the charisma or whatever it is that gives their staff confidence in them, so they can keep everyone on board when they want to make innovations. So often these don’t get off the ground because of lack of leadership, because after all, our response to change is significantly affected by how it’s introduced.
D
Brian Matthews:
Leadership is about making things happen and being judged by results. Good ideas that go nowhere are a waste of time. Anticipate needs—those of customers for instance and initiate action to meet those needs before the people concerned have even recognized they’ve got them. That way you’ll always be ahead of them game, whatever line you’re in. For instance, top stockbrokers will learn all about you and your business and keep themselves completely up to date with your field in order to advise you. If they’re really good they’ll recognize trends even before you do.
E
Ana Costa:
Outstanding leaders understand both tactics and strategy, and are prepared to play a very long game to achieve their objectives. They understand that in negotiations they need the “win-win” concept, because losers risk losing their dignity, which is no good for your long-term business relationship with them. Leaders must stay optimistic, whatever the odds, and keep up morale of their company, even when the going is tough. It’s important to be very much hands-on, too. A good leader will champion ideas that keep the company in the forefront.
Which of the following is the best version of sentences 10 and 11 (reproduced below) ?
It is easy to see why this disease has been dismissed and ignored. Its because of it’s vagueness and mystery.
Passage 10Questions 1 - 7
● Look at the sentences below and the book reviews.
● Which book does each sentence 1 - 7 refer to?
● For each sentence, mark one letter A, B, C or D on your Answer Sheet.
Example:
This book describes what future leaders will be like.
1. This is an account of one business leader’s experiences.
2. This book suggests probable trends in the business world.
3. In this book you learn about the lives of business leaders from the past.
4. The writer of this book gives his personal views of what makes a good business leader.
5. This book looks at how large companies deal with various problem areas.
6. This book is based on interviews with business leaders.
7. This book describes both successes and failures.
A
Salinas outlines the key qualities of good management in this autobiography. He believes that decisions should be based on facts, not opinions; that people’s strengths should be exploited; and that disagreement is sometimes necessary. But the main point he makes is that leadership means performing well at all times and setting a good example.
B
In this collection of essays, top business leaders predict how businesses will change over the next few years. They analyse changes in business and society and their effects on job markets, as well as taking a look at possible strengths and weaknesses of leading economics and their currencies. This collection outlines a vision of tomorrow’s business world and the type of leaders that will be required.
C
This book is a well-researched study of the problem of leadership in global quoted companies. 160 international business leaders were asked how they added value to their companies and their answers form the main part of this book. Both managers and companies are analysed in order to show how they cope with difficult issues. A useful book for all senior managers.
D
100 well-known US business leaders through this century are described in this book, which analyses how their fortunes were made and sometimes lost. The background, business career character and personal life of each individual are outlined, creating an impressive collection of biographies and an excellent reference work.