A good leader should be ready to accept others' ideas.A.正确B.错误
A good leader should be ready to accept others' ideas.
A.正确
B.错误
A good leader should be ready to accept others' ideas.
A.正确
B.错误
第1题
An ideal leader should be a good listener.
A.正确
B.错误
第2题
According to Kim Clark, a Harvard Business School student should be______.
A.among the best students with honors
B.a strict business leader who is frank, honest and well principled
C.well aware of principles, and with good judgment and highly moral
D.frank, obedient and principled, together with good ethic sense
第3题
Countries, businesses, and schools are three areas that need good leaders. Choose one of these three areas and describe the most important qualities of a leader in that area. Explain why these qualities are important.
You should write 160 -200 words on ANSWER SHEET 2.
第4题
听力原文:Man: Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen.
Thank you for attending this homecoming lecture. Let me say that it is not really a lecture but an informal discussion of my insights into the qualities of leadership.
Although a good leader needs to have many qualities, in my opinion there are 10 qualities, which are the most important.
The most important quality of a leader is to lead. This may sound simple but in reality many people in leadership positions fail to lead.
The world is constantly changing and any business needs to move with the times or risk losing ground. To lead means to make difficult decisions. These decisions include setting your own agenda for the organisation such as determining its core values and setting its strategic direction. Other decisions also include making tough decisions on professional, business and personnel matters.
No leader makes the right decision every time but a good leader is not afraid to make decisions because he is not afraid to reverse his decision and take remedial action where necessary. A bad leader is one who shies away from making decisions and simply wait for things to happen.
Secondly, a leader is expected to set the strategy for the organisation. How does a good leader choose the right strategy for his organisation? A good leader must develop a thorough analysis of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the organisation. He must evaluate carefully the pros and cons of each alternative strategy. He should also consider the short-term as well as the long-term impact of each option. What I cannot over-emphasise is that a leader must adopt a strategy for his organisation He cannot simply copy others.
Thirdly, a key attribute of a good leader is to be able to communicate internally and externally. He must maintain a high level of visibility. Internally, the leader must communicate his strategy and vision to every member of the firm. Externally, the leader is the face of the organisation and must project a positive image for the organisation. He should act as the spokesman on important issues for the organisation.
Qualities of Leadership
Introduction
1 In the speaker's opinion, there are______most important qualities for good leadership.
2 The first and foremost quality of leadership is to______.
3 To lead means to make decisions, which include______for the organisation such as determining its core values and setting its strategic direction.
How to be a good leader
4 A good leader is brave enough to make decisions and take______action.
5 A bad leader is always away from______and simply wait for things to happen.
6 A good leader must analyse fully the strengths, ______and threats of the organisation.
7 A good leader must assess carefully the______of each alternative strategy.
8 A good leader can't only______other companies' strategy.
9 Thirdly, a key attribute of a good leader is to be able to make communication and externally.
Internal and external communication
10 Internally, the leader must communicate his strategy and______to every member of the firm.
11 Externally, the leader must provide______for the organisation.
12 A good leader should play the role of the______on important issues for the organisation.
(1)
第5题
In the sixth paragraph, when talking about empowerment, the writer means that ______.
A.it is the most significant element in a hierarchical organization.
B.confidence in oneself contributes a lot to one's business experience.
C.leaders should encourage competent subordinates to enhance their confidence and power.
D.a good leader is good at controlling so as to establish his credit in the organization.
第6题
•Read the text below about leadership.
•In most of the lines 34-45, there is one extra word. It is either grammatically incorrect or does not fit in with the meaning of the text. Some lines, however, are correct.
•If a line is correct, write CORRECT on your Answer Sheet.
•If there is an extra word in the line, write the extra word in CAPITAL LETTERS on your Answer Sheet.
Being a good leader in business is very much similar to who being a good leader in public life—or even in the army. Many of the qualities required
34. are the same—though, of course, a few qualities are not quite special
35. to leaders in the business. First of all, however, a good leader in public
36. life or business mustn't be frightened to make up firm decisions. You must
37. be able to arrive at quick decisions and act on them. It's no good thinking
38. too long about what to do nor whether is if much use seeking everything.
39. No a good leader appears hesitant to his or her subordinates. Good leaders
40. know that exactly what to do—they always give the impression of being
41. absolutely convinced about the correctness of their decisions and their
42. subsequent actions. There's no doubt in their mind about all what they
43. should do—and so, as a result, people find it easy to believe in them and
44. to follow them. They know they are right. Good leaders are reliable. And
45. they are consistent in their actions. They don't change into their minds easily and they keep their promises and agreements.
(34)
第7题
Being a good leader in business is very much similar to being a good leader in public life or even in the army. Many of the qualities required are the same though, of course, a few qualities are quite special to leaders in business. First of all, however, a good leader in public life or in business mustn’t be frightened to make firm decisions. You must be able to arrive at quick decisions and act on them. It’s no good thinking too long about what to do nor is it much use, seeking else’s opinion. And it’s not very good to be cautious and careful about, everything. No good leader appears hesitant to his or her subordinates. Good leaders know exactly what to do they always give the impression of being absolutely convinced about the correctness of their decisions and their subsequent actions. There’s no doubt in their mind about what they should do and, as a result, people find it easy to believe in them and to follow them They know they are right.
So far what I have said will seem obvious. But what may not be so obvious is that some business leaders actually, create their own crises to give them an excuse or an opportunity, shall we say to control things. As a result they are able to act in a more authoritarian way and have direct control over a situation. Surprising as this may sound, it’s true. A crisis may not always be deliberately caused by any conscious decision or action, of course. Often good leaders are intuitively able to create such crises. Or possibly the crises arise since a good leader is invariably someone with strong opinions and firmly held beliefs.
Good leaders are not necessarily bad people in any way. Above all, they are reliable. And they are consistent in their actions. They don’t change their minds easily and they keep their promises and agreements.
As I’ve just implied, good leaders know precisely what they want to achieve. They have clear goals policies which they are determined to pursue at all costs. And also their messages are usually quite simple and clear, which everyone under them can understand and try to follow.
Above all, good leaders are always good communicators whether in business or in public life. As I’ve just said their message is generally simple. But even when it’s rather complex and hard for some people to understand, a good leader knows instinctively how to communicate it with great ease and clarity. He or she will appeal to people’s emotions just as much as to their intellects. Good leaders can persuade others to do what they want by winning people’s hearts and minds. Ambitious leaders in particular play on people’s emotions. Sometimes a sense of humor will help in communicating a message.
A lot of leaders lead by example. They are persuasive but they also provide examples and, in many cases, role models for colleagues and subordinates to follow.
Almost all leaders know how to delegate their authority. They are able to identify the kind of people to act for them and carry out their policies. If they are in business, these subordinates are trusted to deal with all the small, but important policy details and the day-to-day running of offices and factories. Letting subordinates deal with everyday matters enables the leader to be free to concentrate on issues that are important.
There’s also the question of luck. Great leaders are invariably very lucky or perhaps they make their own luck. For example, a good leader seems to be in the right place at the right time. Whenever there is a crisis, the leader is there, ready to act just when needed.
I’ll stop at this point but I’ll set you a good exercise to do. Think carefully about the qualities
A.hesitant
B.decisive
C.cautious
第8题
—Look at the sentences and the book reviews below.
—Which book (A, B, C or D)does each sentence 1—7 refer to?
—For each sentence 1—7, mark one letter (A, B, C or D) on your Answer Sheet.
—You will need to use some of the letters more than once.
A
Salinas outlines the key qualities of good management in this autobiography. He believes that decisions should be based on facts, not opinions; that people's strengths should be exploited; and that disagreement is some times necessary. But the main point he makes is that leadership means performing well at all times and setting a good example.
B
In this collection of essays, top business leaders predict how businesses will change over the next few years. They analyse changes in business and society and their effects on job markets, as well as taking a look at possible strengths and weaknesses of leading economics and their currencies. This collection outlines a vision of tomorrow's business world and the type of leaders that will be required.
C
This book is a well-researched study of the problem of leadership in global quoted companies. 160 international business leaders were asked how they added value to their companies and their answers form. the main part of this book. Both managers and companies are analysed in order to show how they cope with difficult issues. A useful book for all senior managers.
D
100 well-known US business leaders through this century are described in this book, which analyses how their fortunes were made and sometimes lost. The background, business career character and personal life of each individual are outlined, creating an impressive collection of biographies and an excellent reference work.
This is an account of one business leader's experiences.
第9题
&8226;Look at the statements below and the following news reports.
&8226;Which country does each statement (1-7) describe?
&8226;For each statement (1-7), mark one letter (A, B, C or D) on your Answer Sheet.
&8226;You will need to use some of these letters more than once.
A
Salinas outlines the key qualities of good management in this autobiography. He believes that decisions should be based on facts, not opinions; that people's strengths should be exploited; and that disagreement is sometimes necessary. But the main point he makes is that leadership means performing well at all times and setting a good example.
B
In this collection of essays, top business leaders predict how businesses will change over the next few years. They analyse changes in business and society and their effects on job markets, as well as taking a look at possible strengths and weaknesses of leading economics and their currencies, This collection outlines a vision of tomorrow's business world and the type of leaders that will be required.
C
This book is a well-researched study of the problem of leadership in global quoted companies. 160 international business leaders were asked how they added value to their companies and their answers form. the main part of this book. Both managers and companies are analysed in order to show how they cope with difficult issues. A useful book for all senior managers.
D
100 well-known US business leaders through this century are described in this book, which analyses how their fortunes were made and sometimes lost. The background, business career character and personal life of each individual are outlined, creating an impressive collection of biographies and an excellent reference work.
This is an account of one business leader's experiences.