Modal verbs
Business and work vocabulary
Management styles
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Work collocations
100

Which modal verb expresses ability in the present?

Can

100

What do you call a person who works for a company?

Employee

100

Best for highly skilled teams needing little supervision.

Delegative management

100

I believe the dress / management / company values at any place of work should include integrity, honesty, and trust.

company

100

To work at different times from usual working hours

work a flexible schedule

200

Which two modal verbs express obligation?

Must, Have to

200

What is the opposite of full-time job?

Part-time job

200

Focuses on inspiring the team with a big-picture vision.

Visionary management

200

We have to wear a uniform on the job because it's part of our business / company / dress code.

dress

200

To work extra hours

work overtime

300

What’s the difference between must and should?

Must = strong obligation, Should = advice

300

What is another word for 'salary'?

Wage / Pay

300

Encourages creativity but can leave employees feeling unsupported

Laissez-Faire management

300

Our managers try to create a positive management / dress / office culture at work, which is why we have fun work areas and a relaxing environment.

office

300

To solve a problem

work something out

400

Rewrite the sentence with a modal verb: '"It is necessary for employees to be on time"

Employees must be on time.

400

What does ‘CEO’ stand for?

Chief Executive Officer

400

Improves communication but can slow decision-making.

Consultative management

400

The dress / office / company executives are having a big budget meeting to decide how the company will spend money next year.

company

400

to feel a lot of stress and worry about work

work under pressure

500

Rewrite the sentence with a substitute: I may not drink coffee.

I am not allowed to drink coffee.

500

What’s the term for extra payment for working beyond normal hours?

Overtime

500

Motivates ambitious employees but may cause burnout.

Transformational management

500

Because my company is a printing business, our office / management / business model is based on serving our customers' printing needs as efficiently as possible.

business

500

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