Management and Corporate Jargon
What does the phrase * take it to the next level* mean?
Make something better
What are some Discourse Markers that belong to the category of *Cause / Effect* ?
Give 2 examples
suggested answers:
since, as, because, due to ,
You use it to erase something written with a pencil.
What is a rubber?
What is the equivalent phrasal verb to *continue*
-Move on
I wanted to go into the legal ______ from a young age?
Job Profession world
profession
What does the phrase * think outside the box* mean?
Think differently or from a new perspective
Use discourse markers to join the following sentences and create a better flow.
The initial results of the study are inconclusive. The lessons learned from this trial will likely lead to more precise experiments in the future.
Suggested word -- Although / Even though the initial results of the study are inconclusive, the lessons learned from this trial will likely lead to more precise experiments in the future.
Normally, what colour are post-its?
yellow
What is the equivalent phrasal verb to *solve* ?
- Sort out
I was made ______ by my last company, because of budget cuts.
redunance redundant redundent
redundant
What is meant by *Skill set*?
A person's range of skills or abilities
Use discourse markers to join the following sentences and create a better flow.
-Decreasing the number of points in the program reduces the computational time significantly. This reduces accuracy. This saves on some costs and on time. It is appropriate in some contexts and not in others.
Suggested answer:
Decreasing the number of points in the program reduces the computational time significantly. This reduces accuracy, but saves on some costs and on time. Therefore, it is appropriate in some contexts and not in others.
Ask for the words in italics:
The ring binder is on the table.
Where is the ring binder?
What is the phrasal verb corresponding to *decrease*?
- Cut down
What is another word for surprised and confused?
Mystified
What does * incentivise* mean?
To motivate someone to do something
I arrive at 8 a.m. every morning,_____________ my colleague arrives after 10 a.m.
Suggested:
while / whereas
But
however
The customer ordered 20 yellow highlighter.
Who ordered 20 highlighters?
What is the phrasal verb corresponding to *refuse*?
- Turn down
.What is putting/to put through?
To forward a call
What does the phrase *push the envelope* mean?
To extend the limits of what is possible
____________ to taking the final exam, actively participating in the course is required.
options : Besides / In addition
In addition to taking the final exam ....
Ask for the words in italics:
It costs 10 €.
How much does it cost?
What is the phrasal verb equivalent to *accept*? Ex.
Your team recently accepted too much responsibility with the new project.
Take on
- To be fired / I was fired.
If your boss asks you for * a ball park figure* of the project....
What does he want you to do?
An estimation of the costs
What are some Discourse Markers that belong to the category of *adding information* ?
Give 3 examples
Suggested:
and, in addition, additionally, moreover, furthermore Further, not only but also.
What is the quantity?
Ask for the words in italics:
The courier will pick up the package at 3 p.m.
When will the courrier pick up the package?
What are some common problems found in meetings? Mention 3
Ex. Overrun
Communication breakdowns
Communication barriers
Point scoring
Hidden agendas
Inadequate preparation
Time waisting
Group think