Use of English - Multiple Choice

Corporate Communication

In modern organisations, effective communication is often seen as the key to keeping projects on (0) TRACK. Even highly skilled teams can fail if expectations are unclear or if managers do not (1) .......... their priorities from the outset. In many companies, staff are encouraged to speak (2) .......... if they notice a problem, yet in practice they may hesitate for fear of being blamed. This can lead to minor issues building up and eventually having a serious (3) .......... on deadlines, budgets and morale. For this reason, successful leaders tend to place great (4) .......... on clarity, consistency and active listening. They also recognise that feedback should not be limited (5) .......... annual performance reviews. When employees receive regular, constructive comments, they are far more likely to stay engaged and to (6) .......... responsibility for their work. At the same time, senior managers need to ensure that strategic decisions are properly (7) .......... across the organisation, rather than remaining confined to boardroom discussions. In the long run, businesses that communicate well are usually better equipped to respond to change and to (8) .......... with unexpected challenges.