Use of English
Part 1 - Multiple Choice
For Questions 1-8, read the text below and decide which answer best fits each gap.
Running a Large Organisation
Managing a large organisation may sound impressive, but it also brings a wide range of challenges. A small mistake at the top can (0) HAVE consequences for hundreds or even thousands of employees. One of the main difficulties is making sure information is passed (1) .......... clearly between departments. In a big company, teams often work on different tasks and may lose (2) .......... of the wider goals of the organisation. As a result, managers need to keep everyone focused (3) .......... the same priorities. Another challenge is decision-making. In smaller businesses, decisions can be made quickly, but in larger ones they often take longer because many people need to be taken (4) .......... account. This can slow progress and sometimes lead to frustration. In addition, senior managers must deal (5) .......... problems they may not see directly, such as low staff morale or poor communication. For this reason, successful leaders usually rely (6) .......... strong systems and regular feedback. They also need to build trust, so that employees feel able to speak (7) .......... when something is wrong. In the end, managing a large organisation is not just about giving orders; it is about bringing people (8) .......... to achieve shared goals.
Instructions
For Questions 1-8, read the text below and decide which answer best fits each gap.
Exercise Details
Author
Noa Conte
@noa-conte
User Prompt
"Create an exercise about the challenges of managing large organisations"
Created on:
May 1, 2026
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