Exercises B2 : use Professional relationships vocabulary (answers)

These exercises are designed to help you practise the professional relationships vocabulary covered in this B2 course, from job titles to everyday workplace interactions.

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Exercise 1 : Professional Vocabulary: Choose the Right Word

Choose the option that best completes each sentence about professional relationships and workplace communication.

1. The person who oversees a team and is responsible for its performance is usually called a ___.
   • colleague
   • line manager
   • subordinate
   • stakeholder
2. When two departments work together on a shared project, they are said to ___.
   • delegate
   • collaborate
   • negotiate
   • supervise
3. A ___ is someone from outside the company who is brought in to give expert advice.
   • intern
   • contractor
   • consultant
   • recruiter
4. When a manager assigns a task to a member of their team, they are said to ___ responsibility.
   • allocate
   • promote
   • appraise
   • delegate

Correction

1. The person who oversees a team and is responsible for its performance is usually called a line manager.
2. When two departments work together on a shared project, they are said to collaborate.
3. A consultant is someone from outside the company who is brought in to give expert advice.
4. When a manager assigns a task to a member of their team, they are said to delegate responsibility.

Exercise 2 : Match the Job Title to Its Role

Match each job title on the left with the correct description of its role on the right.

1. Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
2. Human Resources Manager
3. Account Manager
4. Project Coordinator

• Responsible for maintaining relationships with existing clients and ensuring their needs are met.
• Responsible for recruiting staff, managing employee relations, and overseeing workplace policies.
• This person supports the planning and execution of initiatives by organising tasks, schedules, and communication between team members.
• The highest-ranking person in a company, responsible for making major corporate decisions.

Correction

1. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – The highest-ranking person in a company, responsible for making major corporate decisions.
2. Human Resources Manager – Responsible for recruiting staff, managing employee relations, and overseeing workplace policies.
3. Account Manager – Responsible for maintaining relationships with existing clients and ensuring their needs are met.
4. Project Coordinator – This person supports the planning and execution of initiatives by organising tasks, schedules, and communication between team members.

Exercise 3 : Professional Interactions: Fill in the Gaps

Complete each sentence by filling in the blank with the most appropriate word or phrase related to professional relationships.

1. Before making a final decision, the director decided to ___ with all the key stakeholders to gather their input.
2. The new employee was asked to ___ her progress to the team at the end of each week.
3. After several years of strong performance, she was ___ to the position of Senior Marketing Manager.
4. The HR department organised a workshop to improve ___ communication across all departments.

Correction

1. Before making a final decision, the director decided to consult with all the key stakeholders to gather their input.
2. The new employee was asked to report her progress to the team at the end of each week.
3. After several years of strong performance, she was promoted to the position of Senior Marketing Manager.
4. The HR department organised a workshop to improve cross-departmental communication across all departments.