单选题Leading the Strategic Changes The leader is the change strategist, whose role is to lead, to champion the changes, to promote the vision, to keep the organisation travelling in the chosen direction, and to ensure that all those involved in implementing the changes, the strategies, perform to the best of their ability. There are a range of leadership styles that could be drawn on. Some would argue that certain changes need an autocratic, aggressive style of leadership, and, whilst there may be the need for an element of this approach, if used as a single style it rarely results in a positive post-change environment. This is the flaw in this approach, for, after the changes have been implemented, and the strategies are in place, the managers, specialists, operational employees, and all contributing stakeholders, must work together in a harmonious, positive, manner to make the desired progress and achieve the objectives. If the leadership style during the change has been harsh, unforgiving, and aggressive, it may take many months, even years, to re-establish a positive environment, a healthy, goals focused, teamwork driven culture. The only logical choice of leadership style in any major change is one that combines all the styles, but leans heavily to those which focus on a team approach. The leader adopts a flexible, responsive style, that is a blend of the consultative, participative, and democratic, leaving room for an occasional, sparing touch of the autocratic to be employed if absolutely necessary. This style will then be the foundation on which the "new", changed, organisation is built on. Performance at the strategic, corporate level must be monitored by the leader. Changing strategic direction, no matter how thorough the preparation and planning, entails taking the organisation into uncharted territory. The leader is the guide, the expert, the most high profile member of the team embarking on this journey, and as such must be constantly aware of how much progress is being made and, when required, able to adjust the pace of progress and degree of activity to ensure that progress is satisfactory. To be successful in this the leader must carry out monitoring and evaluation activity on a regular basis, demanding timely and accurate information with which to make the assessment. In turn, the senior management team must show that they are successfully cascading this review and evaluation process down into the operational activity areas. The leader must set evidence of achievement of this task as one of the performance appraisal criteria for the senior managers, and they in turn must apply this approach to the operational managers and teams, as discussed below.

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单选题Customer Help LineRing us any day, 8:30 am — 5:30 pm.First 10 minutes free, then calls charged at local rates.The cost of calls depends onA. what time of day it is.B. how long they last.C. where the caller lives.

单选题JAPAN INCREASES TRADE AND INVESTMENT IN ASIA Japan has been the most powerful country in Asia, but it had little trade with the region until now. Now, Japan is doing more trade with Asia than with the rest of the world. In 1985 the US was Japan's main customer; Japan exported a third more to the US than to Asia. Now, Asia buys 30% more than the US and three times as much as Europe. Japanese imports from Asia increased by 150% between 1985 and 1995. Now, Japan's imports amount to $60 billion from Asia in 1993, compared to $50 billion from the US and $24 billion from Europe. In 1994, Japan invested $7.7 million in Asia. During the next few years, 75% of Japan's direct investment will be there. Japanese investment in the region is now $64 billion, as against US investment of $26 billion, or German investment of $7 billion. Thailand expects new Japanese investment to reach $8 billion by 1998. Already, Japan controls 90% of Thailand's auto market. Labour costs in Japan are high, so Japanese companies are setting up in countries where workers get paid much less; an increasing number of Japan's employees now live outside Japan.

单选题Ring 8881673 to place an advertisement in this magazine. A. You can write advertisement on this magazine. B. You can advertise if you ring this number. C. You can make telephone calls from here.

单选题Please download the credit card payment form from the conference website, (www. wettinq.de/ew-workshop.htm), fill it out and fax it to Reinhilde Grossmann: 502 2958. A. The credit card payment form should be sent to www.wetting,de/ew-workshop.htm. B. Reinhilde Grossmann is to fill out the credit card payment form. C. Reinhilde Grossmann is the contactor of the conference dealing with payment.

单选题24 China has the world's largest telecom subscriber base, ______ . A. with almost 500 million mobile phones B. with almost 500 million fixed-line phones C. with almost 500 million subscribers of both fixed-line and mobile phones

单选题Press a third button so that the alarm is set.A. To set the alarm, you need to press the button three times.B. There are three buttons needed to set the alarm.C. After pressing a third button, you finish setting the alarm.

单选题MinutesLighting Staff are complaining about the poor lighting in the main office. The secretary of the committee recently obtained quotes (29) new lighting, (30) we passed to the management board. The committee is (31) waiting for (32) decision. We are hoping the board will let us (33) within the next few weeks.New Drinks Machine Of the three types of machines we looked at, Maxcup appeared to be the best option. The committee now has to find a new (34) , as our current machine causes problems near the fire exit (35) several people use the machine at the same time. It was decided to put (36) taking the decision, and we expect to have enough information (37) the end of the month.Conference Attendance Robert (38) to be away at the conference from 1st to 8th of next month. Jane has agree to assist us in his (39) . Robert has a useful list of contacts in (40) to help her research new safety equipment.

单选题The promise of a scheme that can ______ 75%-90% of your debt is not to be taken lightly. A. write off B. write over C. let fall D. stick down

单选题BillCornellneedstimetoA.getthesamplebikes.B.tryoutthesamplebikesonhiscustomers.C.checktheworkefficiency.

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单选题Howwillthemangettotherestaurant?A.Hewilltakeataxi.B.Hewilltakethetram.C.Hewillwalk.

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单选题{{B}} Questions 16-22{{/B}} · Read part of the letter of application below. · Are sentences 16-22 “Right” or “Wrong”? If there is not enough information to answer “Right” or “Wrong”, choose “Doesn't say”. · For each sentence (16-22), mark one letter (A, B or C) on your Answer Sheet. I would like to apply for the post of Personnel Officer with this Bank, as advertised in the Doily News on 8 October. I hove a BA in French from the University of London. I am following a port- time course in Personnel Management at the Oxford College of Management, and I hope to pass the Diploma in Personnel Management at the end of December. When I left university, I worked for a year In a computer company near Cambridge. Then I moved bock to London to work as a French teacher in a large school, where I stayed for two years. During this time, I did some port-time work as a language trainer with factory managers, which I very much enjoyed. Three years ago, I Joined Carter's Bank, where for the past year I have worked as Assistant Personnel Officer, dealing mainly with complaints from members of staff. Having worked in a similar organisation to yours, I feel I am fully prepared for the challenges of this job. Yours faithfully, Angela Varley

单选题Aftertheconversation,whatdoesthewomanstillnotknow?A.Theman'saddress.B.Thepriceofthecar.C.Theageofthecar.

单选题LEARNING MACHINE A COMBINATION OF ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATION TO MAKE LEARNING FUN! EASY! FAST! Learning the old way is frustrating and boring. You used to have to read books or manuals and memorize facts and figures. Within hours, 90% of what you learned was forgotten forever. No more. The old ways of learning have been replaced by the world's most powerful accelerated learning technology. Combining interactive technology with information and entertaining guided programs, learning is made fun, easy, and fast. STEP ONE: Active learning Follow along with the visual aids while you are guided by instructions. Each interactive lesson makes it possible for you to absorb at your own pace. STEP TWO: Passive Learning When instructed you'll lower your Light Shield and an amazing light and sound show alters your mind-state, opens a window into your learning centres, and makes the learning session rooted in your memory.

单选题The greater sums and more distant horizons involved, the more shaky dollars ______ troubles. A. manifest B. modify C. magnify D. expose