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  • They didn't start (selling the new product on the agreed date).
    make the launch date
  • I think this person deserves more____for her many years of service to the company.
    performance
    incentive
    recognition
  • There are strict penalty clauses, so it'll be expensive if we (are late for that date).
    fall behind schedule
  • The contractors failed to (keep to the agreed schedule) so the new bridge was completed one year late.
    stay on track
  • I'm thinking of leaving the company to (start) my own business.
    carry out
    take up
    set up
    bring down
  • It is natural to be______of a company that has a poor reputation for customer service.
    functional
    wary
    successful
    modest
  • Our company offers free medical_______so we don't need to worry if we become ill.
    assurance
    insurance
    reassurance
  • Our new product got good press and _______reviews.
    favourable
    functional
    wary
    successful
  • We (avoided) the problem of relocating extra staff by recruiting locally.
    carried out
    got round
    took forward
    set up
  • You've done well this year, overall. There are a few things that need improvement, but you've also had some _______
    commission
    successes
    bonus
    appreciation
  • I always look at our spending carefully so that we don't (spend more than we have)
    go over budget
  • Remember the golden rule when presenting: keep it short and_______
    ineffective
    trustworthy
    simple
    favourable
  • The whole project has been difficult and we've (lost time) because of unforeseen delays.
    missed the deadline
  • We're lucky to have a non-____ pension plan.
    contribution
    contributory
    contributing
  • The advertising campaign was _____ - our sales actually fell slightly.
    simple
    ineffective
    functional
    trustworthy
  • What (limitations on spending) do we have when it comes to travel costs?
    budget constraints
  • We (performed) a lot of tests before we launched this product
    carried out
    set up
    got round
    took forward
  • You seem bored most of the time. Maybe you'd get a promotion if you showed a bit more_____ at work.
    enthusiasm
    performance
    reward
  • The first stage of the project went well, and we're now (developing) our plans for the next stage.
    setting up
    bringing about
    taking up
    taking forward
  • Our perks include subsidized meals, health care and a _______car.
    corporate
    company
    commercial
  • Can you give me (a detailed prediction)?
    an accurate forecast
  • I work for an airline, so my family gets a really good_____on flights.
    decrease
    bargain
    discount
  • Fortunately our bid was ______so we now have funds to develop the new department.
    modest
    wary
    successful
    functional
  • Winning the prize gave me a great sense of _______
    realization
    completion
    achievement
  • Don't be too______about your achievements at the interview. You need to let them know how much you've done.
    functional
    wary
    successful
    modest
  • A project like this needs plenty of (preparation beforehand).
    upfront planning
  • The design is simple and _____ so the product is very easy to use.
    ineffective
    functional
    simple
    trustworthy
  • We can speak freely - my assistant is very________
    simple
    ineffective
    functional
    trustworthy
  • Concern about global warming has (caused) a number of changes to environmental guidelines
    brought about
    come up with
    paid off
    taken up
  • How is company loyalty ______ by senior management in your company?
    commissioned
    fulfilled
    acknowledged
  • Non-cash can often be more effective for staff motivation than extra money.
    returns
    repayments
    rewards
  • We're over budget on this project - we need to do something to (reduce) the costs.
    carry out
    bring up
    set up
    bring down
  • That's a great idea - I knew you would (create) a plan to solve the problem.
    come up with
    get round
    take up
    bring about
  • I'm really pleased the company has (responded to) the challenge of recruiting across the EU.
    come up with
    taken up
    brought down
    paid off
  • It's a ________ solution to the problem.
    practical
    technology
    innovative
    concept
  • We put a lot of money into this idea -hopefully the investment will (have a good result)
    take forward
    set up
    get round
    pay off