Choose the synonym, according to the chapter
endeavor (The company will endeavor to exceed customer expectations by providing excellent service)
a. Neglect
b. Ignore
c. Strive
d. Quit
e. Abandon
Strive
A benefit you receive from your job, such as a company car or gym membership.
a. Benefaction
b. Hindrance
c. Disadvantage
d. Cheer
e. Perk
Perk
gap
Ex: By analyzing their competitors, they were able to find a gap in the market and create a new product.
If you are a stride ahead, your ideas is more up-to-date than this of other people.
If you are one step ahead, your ideas are more up-to-date than those of other people.
The company is monitoring online shopping _____ to identify new market opportunities.
There is a _____ towards better management here.
The company is monitoring online shopping trends to identify new market opportunities.
There is a trend towards better management here.
blunder (It seems every time Dan opens his mouth, he makes an embarrassing blunder.)
a. Accuracy
b. Precision
c. Achievement
d. Mistake
e. Correctness
Mistake
A mistake in a social situation.
a. Boo-boo
b. Goof
c. Gaffe
d. Blooper
e. Slip-up
Gaffe
manners
Ex: Good manners in business include things like punctuality, appropriate attire, respectful communication, and treating others with courtesy
An host is a persons who welcome you when you visit new place.
A host is a person who welcomes you when you visit a new place.
To avoid the _____ of overspending, create a detailed budget.
Getting professional advice will help you avoid the most obvious _____
To avoid the pitfall of overspending, create a detailed budget.
Getting professional advice will help you avoid the most obvious pitfalls
subordinates (A good leader empowers their subordinates to make decisions.)
a. Superiors
b. Assistants
c. Bosses
d. Leaders
e. Supervisors
Assistants
The ability to think creatively and make your own decisions
a. Resourcefulness
b. Fertility
c. Fecundity
d. Ingenuity
e. Clumsy
Resourcefulness
autonomy
Ex: Startups often foster a culture of autonomy, empowering employees to take ownership and drive innovation
If a decision can makes or bread a company, the decision can affect weather the company succeeds or fails.
If a decision can make or break a company, the decision can affect whether the company succeeds or fails.
We _____ our teams to experiment with new ideas, even if they fail, because we believe in learning from mistakes
The seminars are intended to _____ boys to talk about their mental health
We empower our teams to experiment with new ideas, even if they fail, because we believe in learning from mistakes
The seminars are intended to empower boys to talk about their mental health
flop (The company's attempt to enter the European market is flopping due to high competition)
a. Prosper
b. Flourish
c. Triumph
d. Succeed
e. Fail
Fail
To grow, develop, and be successful, indicating a state of prosperity and flourishing
a. Struggle
b. Wilt
c. Languish
d. Thrive
e. Wane
Thrive
*Wilt=decaer/languidecer
in-depth
Ex: The company conducted an in-depth analysis of its supply chain to identify areas for improvement and cost reduction
To scrutinize something is to look for it very closely.
To scrutinize something is to look at it very closely.
*Look at = analizar/examinar;
Look for = buscar/ir tras
We're really starting to _____ as a team
Mark _____ his hair every morning before going to school
We're really starting to gel as a team
Mark gels his hair every morning before going to school
oversee (The board of directors will oversee the financial performance of the company.)
a. Supervise
b. Ignore
c. Neglect
d. Overlook
e. Abandon
Supervise
The art of manufacturing goods as cheaply as possible
a. Wasteful manufacturing
b. Lean manufacturing
c. Continuous improvement (Kaizen)
d. Inefficient manufacturing
e. Just-in-time production
Lean manufacturing
output / raw materials
Ex: The factory's output of finished goods is directly dependent on the quality and availability of its raw materials
A recall is the process of returning high quality goods to a company.
A recall is the process of returning faulty goods to a company.
A company might have a _____ of raw materials, finished products, or even cash
The company reported a significant _____ in their quarterly earnings, leading to increased investment in research and development
A company might have a surplus of raw materials, finished products, or even cash
The company reported a significant surplus in their quarterly earnings, leading to increased investment in research and development