(IELTS Listening) – The future of management

Complete the notes. Write ONE WORD ONLY in each gap.

 

The future of management

Business markets

• greater 31. among companies
• increase in power of large 32. companies
• rising 33. in certain countries

 

External influences on businesses

• more discussion with 34. before making business decisions
• environmental concerns which may lead to more 35.

 

Business structures

• more teams will be formed to work on a particular 36.
• businesses may need to offer hours that are 37. , or the chance to work remotely

 

Management styles

• increasing need for managers to provide good 38.
• changes influenced by 39. taking senior roles

 

Changes in the economy

• service sector continues to be important
• increasing value of intellectual property
• more and more 40. workers