Read the following passage and choose the most suitable sentence for each gap from 1 to 5. There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use. Then answer the questions. The days when only men would hold management positions are over. (1)_____. Despite a slowing economy, the number of women in management has risen to 16% in 1995, when it used to be less than 9%. One result of this tendency is that women are now more accepted in these roles, and it has also been found that women in management ease tension and gender conflict in the workplace.A comprehensive nation-wide study of executive performance accidentally found that women scored higher in almost all areas of performance evaluation, while compiling a large-scale analysis of 425 high-level managers.(2)_____ . They tend to work harder behind the scenes, while men prefer the glamorous, more aggressive side of management. The masculine approach is more suited to the traditional style of business, where the boss would work alone and simply dictate orders to his staff. Now, in the global information age, teamwork and partnership are increasingly important, and these are exactly the areas where women excel.(3)_____.It may be that the same qualities that make women more effective as managers are also holding them back. Most women get stuck in jobs which involve human resources or public relations, while their skills make them highly suitable for this type of work. However, the posts in these areas rarely lead to the top. Ambitious women are frustrated by this, and many left to start their own companies. Another reason why women are over looked for promotion is that men are seen as more dynamic and competitive. Women tend to work for the good of the company as a whole, while men are looking out for themselves. Some bosses may interpret the feminine approach as showing a lack of vision. A woman will often adopt the strategy of making people think that they are the authors of new ideas, so that they will co-operate with her plan. Although this is an effective way of achieving an objective, the result is that she will lose credit forher creativity and innovation.It is also surprising to learn that the greatest prejudice against female bosses comes from women themselves. Ina recent Gallup poll, 70% of men said that they would be prepared to accept a female boss, compared to 66% of women. (4)_____. Since nearly all bosses used to be male, women feel more comfortable being supervised by a man than by another woman. Some women also feel that a male boss is less demanding and he feels more relaxed about being in a position of authority. Since women have to work harder to get to the top, they expect more of their staff when they get there.In conclusion, although more and more women are rising to higher positions, there are still many deep-rooted prejudices and double standards that keep them from achieving the very top positions. Companies may say that they value interpersonal skills, but they still look for a leader who is decisive and a risk taker. (5)_____. Although women have proved that they are capable of leading a company, it seems that they will not get the chance to do so until they are prepared to start their own businesses.
Câu 1: ________ (1)
A. Areas where women are particularly effective are in supporting their staff, and sharing information.
B. More and more women are moving into top jobs in the USA
C. Although women are not as decisive as men, they still play an important role in social work
D. One possible reason for this is that of tradition
Câu 2: ________ (2)
A. Although the number of women in middle management is on the increase, there are still few women running large companies
B. These qualities are perceived as being mainly masculine
C. More and more women are moving into top jobs in the USA
D. Although women are not as decisive as men, they still play an important role in social work
Câu 3: ________ (3)
A. These qualities are perceived as being mainly masculine
B. Areas where women are particularly effective are in supporting their staff, and sharing information.
C. More and more women are moving into top jobs in the USA
D. Although the number of women in middle management is on the increase, there are still few women running large companies
Câu 4: ________ (4)
A. Although women are not as decisive as men, they still play an important role in social work
B. Areas where women are particularly effective are in supporting their staff, and sharing information.
C. One possible reason for this is that of tradition
D. These qualities are perceived as being mainly masculine
Câu 5: ________ (5)
A. These qualities are perceived as being mainly masculine
B. These positions are held by females
C. One possible reason for this is that of tradition
D. Although women are not as decisive as men, they still play an important role in social work
Câu 6: The participation by women in business management has_____.
A. increased asexist attitude among men
B. started new business conflicts
C. caused gender conflict among the staff
D. made the workplace more agreeable
Câu 7: Women managers are found more skilful in areas where they can promote their ability to_____.
A. build relationships with people
B. fight their way to the top
C. deal with their male bosses
D. give directions to the staff
Câu 8: Women are often over looked for the top jobs because_____.
A. other women do not like working for them
B. they do not take credit for their own ideas
C. they can not make big decisions
D. they leave to start their own businesses
Câu 9: Women prefer a male boss because_____.
A. male bosses work harder
B. it is more usual to work for a man
C. men are more competitive
D. female bosses are more demanding
Câu 10: A female boss often demands more of her staff because_____.
A. other women do not like working for them
B. she herself has to toil her way to the position
C. she can always make big decisions
D. her staff do not tend to submit themselves to her
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