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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #45248 October Prediction Decision Making
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Below is a text with blanks. Click on each blank, a list of choices will appear. Select the appropriate choice for each blank.
Decision  making  is  central  to  the  management  of  an  enterprise.  The  manager  of  a  profit  making  business  has  to  decide  on  the  manner  of  implementation  of  the  objectives  of  the  business,  at  least  one  of  which  may    relate  to  allocating  resources  so  as  to  maximize  profit.  A  non-profit-making  enterprise  (such  as  a  department  of  central  or  local  government)  will  be  making  decisions  on  resource  allocation  so  as  to  be  economical,  efficient  and  effective  in    finance.  All  organizations,  whether  in  the  private  sector  or  the  public  sector,    decisions  which  have  financial  implications.  Decisions  will  be  about  resources,  which  may  be  people,  products,  services  or  long-term  and  short-term  investment.  Decisions  will  also  be  about  activities,  including  whether  and  how  to    them.  Most  decisions  will  at  some  stage  involve  consideration  of  financial  matters,    cost.

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Correct answer: well

Explanation: The word 'well' fits grammatically as it serves as an adverb modifying the verb 'relate,' indicating the manner in which the objectives relate to resource allocation. It aligns contextually with the idea of effectively relating to maximizing profit.

Meaning: 'Well' means in a good or satisfactory manner, indicating that the objectives are effectively connected to resource allocation.

Wrong options:

  • better: 'Better' is a comparative adverb and does not fit here as it implies a comparison rather than a manner of relating.
  • best: 'Best' is a superlative adverb, which is inappropriate in this context as it suggests the highest degree rather than a manner of relation.
  • thereby: 'Thereby' indicates a consequence or result, which does not fit the context of how objectives relate to resource allocation.
Correct answer: its use of

Explanation: The phrase 'its use of' is grammatically correct as it indicates possession and is followed by a noun phrase, fitting the context of discussing how finance is utilized. It maintains proper structure and clarity in the sentence.

Meaning: 'Its use of' refers to the way in which the organization utilizes finance, emphasizing the method of resource allocation.

Wrong options:

  • its using of: 'Its using of' is grammatically awkward and less common in usage, making it sound unnatural in this context.
  • using of: 'Using of' lacks a possessive pronoun, making it grammatically incorrect and unclear in this context.
  • accordance with: 'In accordance with' is a phrase that indicates conformity, which does not fit the context of discussing resource utilization.
Correct answer: take

Explanation: The verb 'take' is appropriate here as it indicates the action of making decisions. It fits grammatically in the present tense and aligns with the subject 'organizations,' maintaining consistency in the sentence structure.

Meaning: 'Take' means to make or accept, indicating that organizations are actively involved in decision-making processes.

Wrong options:

  • beget: 'Beget' means to produce or cause, which does not fit the context of making decisions.
  • do: 'Do' is too vague and does not specifically convey the action of making decisions in this context.
  • adapt: 'Adapt' implies changing something to fit new conditions, which does not accurately describe the decision-making process.
Correct answer: undertake

Explanation: The verb 'undertake' fits grammatically as it indicates the action of committing to or beginning activities. It aligns contextually with the idea of making decisions about activities.

Meaning: 'Undertake' means to commit oneself to and begin a task or responsibility, indicating the action of engaging in activities.

Wrong options:

  • overload: 'Overload' implies putting too much burden on something, which does not fit the context of decision-making about activities.
  • overlook: 'Overlook' means to miss or ignore, which is contrary to the idea of actively deciding on activities.
  • underpin: 'Underpin' means to support or strengthen, which does not fit the context of deciding whether to engage in activities.
Correct answer: particularly

Explanation: The adverb 'particularly' is appropriate as it emphasizes the specific aspect of cost in the context of decision-making. It fits grammatically and contextually, highlighting the focus on financial matters.

Meaning: 'Particularly' means especially or specifically, indicating that cost is a significant consideration in decision-making.

Wrong options:

  • eventually: 'Eventually' implies a future time frame, which does not fit the immediate context of decision-making considerations.
  • consequently: 'Consequently' indicates a result or effect, which does not align with the emphasis on cost as a consideration.
  • spontaneously: 'Spontaneously' suggests something occurring without premeditation, which does not fit the structured nature of decision-making.

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