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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #45760 Effective management
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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.
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Effective  management  involves  four  primary  functions  and  related  skill  sets:  planning,  organizing,  leading,  and  controlling.  Although  there's  a  logical  sequence  to  the  functions,  in  practice  the  four  functions  are  often  performed  in  a  dynamic  manner.  For  example,  a  manager  would  need  to  develop  or    a  departmental  or  organizational  plan  prior  to  executing  on  it  just  as  you  would  reference  a  map  prior  to    on  a  road  trip.  The  proverb  'if  you  fail  to  prepare  you  are  preparing  to  fail'    the  importance  of  this  function.  However,  just  as  when  road  or  airport  closures  or  other  factors  might  cause  you  to  change  your  original  route,  unanticipated  internal  or  external  factors  might  cause  a  manager  to  revisit  and  revise  the  original  plan,  requiring  a  change  in  the  other  functions  and    tasks.  Thus,  achieving  organizational  goals  -  arriving  at  your  intended  destination  —  requires  ongoing  management  of  the  process  and  an  understanding  of  the  interrelationship  of  the  four  functions.

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Correct answer: reference

Explanation: The word 'reference' fits grammatically as a verb that indicates the action of consulting or using something as a guide, which aligns with the context of developing a plan. It maintains the correct tense and form, as it follows 'to' indicating an infinitive verb form.

Meaning: 'Reference' means to mention or allude to something as a source of information or guidance, similar to how one would consult a map.

Wrong options:

  • occurrence: Occurrence refers to something that happens or takes place, which does not fit the context of planning.
  • preference: Preference indicates a choice or liking for one thing over another, which is unrelated to the action of developing a plan.
  • conference: Conference refers to a formal meeting or discussion, which does not align with the context of planning.
Correct answer: embarking

Explanation: The word 'embarking' is the correct choice as it means to begin a journey or venture, fitting perfectly in the context of starting a road trip. It is a gerund that follows the preposition 'on,' maintaining grammatical consistency.

Meaning: 'Embarking' means to start or begin a journey, especially in the context of travel or undertaking a new project.

Wrong options:

  • clicking: Clicking refers to pressing a button or link, which does not relate to the context of starting a journey.
  • relying: Relying means depending on something, which does not fit the action of beginning a trip.
  • bidding: Bidding refers to offering a price or making a request, which is unrelated to the context of embarking on a trip.
Correct answer: underscores

Explanation: The word 'underscores' is appropriate as it means to emphasize or highlight something, which fits the context of stressing the importance of preparation. It is in the present tense, aligning with the overall sentence structure.

Meaning: 'Underscores' means to emphasize or make something more noticeable, particularly in the context of highlighting the importance of preparation.

Wrong options:

  • underfeeds: Underfeeds means to provide insufficient food, which is irrelevant to the context of emphasizing importance.
  • undercounts: Undercounts refers to counting something insufficiently, which does not fit the context of highlighting significance.
  • understates: Understates means to present something as less important than it is, which contradicts the intended meaning of emphasizing importance.
Correct answer: associated

Explanation: The word 'associated' fits grammatically as it describes tasks that are connected or related to the original plan. It maintains the correct tense and form, aligning with the context of discussing related tasks in management.

Meaning: 'Associated' means connected or linked to something, particularly in the context of tasks that relate to the management functions.

Wrong options:

  • enunciated: Enunciated means to pronounce clearly, which does not fit the context of tasks related to management functions.
  • glaciated: Glaciated refers to being covered by glaciers, which is irrelevant to the context of management tasks.
  • appreciated: Appreciated means to recognize the value of something, which does not align with the context of discussing tasks in management.

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