Exercise 1. Transform the sentences according to the model.

Model: I’m accustomed to setting objectives.

I’m used to setting objectives.

1. We are accustomed to having unlimited liability.

2. He is accustomed to delegating authority.

3. They are accustomed to firing and hiring people.

4. She is accustomed to working as a head of the department.

5. You are accustomed to working under pressure.

6. The executive is accustomed to making decisions.

 

Exercise 2. Change the modal verb according to the model.

Model: We ought to set objectives this month.

We should set objectives this month.

1. They ought to talk about the functions of an executive.

2. A manager ought to make careful decisions.

3. An executive ought to be very competent.

4. A vice president ought to decide on hiring, firing, vacation, hours.

5. The board of directors ought to plan objectives and changes.

6. They ought to have a meeting with a head of the department.

Exercise 3. Your executive is a very tough man. What should his staff do to please him?

For ideas:

to be creative – быть с творческим отношением к делу

to be well-organized – быть хорошо организованным

to keep fit – держать себя в форме

to be punctual – быть пунктуальным

to be enthusiastic – быть энтузиастом

to obey the rules – подчиняться правилам

Exercise 4. Answer the questions.

1. What working position is the best for you?

2. Are you accustomed to working under pressure?

3. Are you accustomed to red tape job?

4. Do you want to be an executive or an administrator of the big company?

5. What qualities do you need to be an executive of the company?

6. What does it mean to be a competent manager?

Grammar exercises

Exercise 1. Put the verbs in brackets into the proper present tense (Present Simple, Present Continuous or Present Perfect).

1. The vice president usually (to set) objectives for the staff.

2. Don’t disturb me, please, I (to work) with annual report.

3. This firm often (to advertise) in different newspapers and magazines.

4. We advertised in the special section of the newspaper but we (not to receive) the resumes yet.

5. We (to evaluate) already the candidates through the interview.

6. We (to look for) a specialist suitable for the position at the present moment.

7. He (to send) just his resume and the letter of interest.

8. They (to fire) the manager. He was not suitable for the position.

9. You have to wait a little. He (to consult) with the executive.

Organization Structure

 

In business organization structure means the relationship between positions and people who hold the positions. Organization structure is very important because it provides an efficient work system as well as a system of communication.

Historically line structure is the oldest type of organization structure. The main idea of it is direct vertical relationships between the positions and tasks of each level and the positions and tasks above and below each level. For example a sales manager may be in a line position between a vice-president of marketing and a salesman. Thus a vice-president of marketing has direct authority over a sales manager. A sales manager in his turn has direct authority over a salesman. This chain of command simplifies the problems of giving and taking orders.

When a business grows in size and becomes more complex there is a need for specialists. In such case administrators may organize staff departments and add staff specialists to do specific work. These people are usually busy with services; they are not tied in with the company product. The activities of the staff departments include an accounting, personnel, credit and advertising. Generally they do not give orders to other departments.

 

Active Vocabulary

 

relationship

to hold a position

organization structure

level

sales manager

 

salesman

to have direct authority over smb

staff

to give orders

to take orders

a line department

 

 

staff department

 

 

to be tied in with the company

product

complex

 

взаимоотношение

занимать должность

организационная структура

уровень

управляющий по торговле, маркетингу

продавец, торговец

иметь прямую власть над кем-л.

штат

отдавать приказы

принимать приказы

линейный отдел (имеющий непосредственное отношение к конечному продукту)

штабной отдел (не имеющий прямого отношения к производству, но его обслуживающий)

иметь отношение к конечному продукту

сложный

Comprehension Questions

1. What does the organization structure mean?

2. What does the organization structure provide?

3. What is historically the oldest type of organization structure?

4. In what position is a sales manager in attitude to a vice-president of marketing and a salesman?

5. What is the difference between line and staff departments?

6. Why is an advertising department or a credit department considered staff structure rather than line structure?

Vocabulary Practice

Choose the necessary word and put it in the sentence: