Effectively Managing Your Staff

B2 First · Multiple Choice Cloze · Ready for B2 First 4th Edition Workbook, Macmillan Education Limited

For questions 1–8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).

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One of the biggest things to consider when setting (0) ___ your own business is how to manage your staff. The success of your company depends (1) ___ having happy, motivated employees. A good place to start is learning how to delegate. You probably started the venture alone and (2) ___ of this, handing over control and responsibility to others can be difficult. (3) ___ to do everything yourself, especially as the business grows, is a mistake. (4) ___ your staff have the power to make decisions and they'll be less likely to leave and more likely to feel valued. Next, feeling (5) ___ they belong is important. They (6) ___ know everything, but allow them to be a part of decisions whenever possible. They will feel happier and more motivated this way. (7) ___ short, they are adults rather than children, and should be treated as such. Finally, be (8) ___ who is approachable while maintaining a professional distance. You can't be a friend to all, but at the same time, you want your staff to be able to come to you if they have a problem.

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