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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #32582 Decisions 2
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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  maximise  .  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  its    of  finance.  All  organisations,  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  undertake  them.  Most  decisions  will  at  some  stage  involve  consideration  of  financial  matters,    cost.

undertake take use stand profit allocate particularly well

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Correct answer: well

Explanation: The word 'well' functions as an adverb that modifies the verb 'relate,' indicating the manner in which the objectives may relate to resource allocation. This fits grammatically and contextually, as it suggests a positive or effective relationship.

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

Wrong options:

  • stand: The word 'stand' is a verb that does not fit the context of relating objectives to resource allocation.
  • use: The word 'use' is a noun or verb that does not appropriately modify 'relate' in this context.
  • take: The word 'take' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe the manner of relating.
  • particularly: The word 'particularly' is an adverb that emphasizes a specific aspect but does not fit the grammatical structure here.
  • allocate: The word 'allocate' is a verb that does not modify 'relate' and is unrelated to the manner of relation.
  • profit: The word 'profit' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe how objectives relate.
Correct answer: profit

Explanation: The term 'profit' is a noun that serves as the object of the verb 'maximise.' It fits grammatically as it represents the financial gain that the business aims to increase through resource allocation.

Meaning: 'Profit' refers to the financial gain obtained after all expenses are subtracted from revenue.

Wrong options:

  • stand: The word 'stand' is a verb that does not relate to financial gain and does not fit in this context.
  • well: The word 'well' is an adverb that does not serve as a noun and cannot represent a financial concept.
  • use: The word 'use' is a noun that does not specifically refer to financial gain and is not appropriate here.
  • take: The word 'take' is a verb that does not fit as it does not represent a financial outcome.
  • particularly: The word 'particularly' is an adverb that does not denote a financial term and is irrelevant here.
  • allocate: The word 'allocate' is a verb that does not fit as it does not represent a financial concept.
Correct answer: use

Explanation: The word 'use' is a noun that refers to the manner in which finance is employed within the organization. It fits grammatically as it serves as the object of the preposition 'of,' indicating what the finance is being utilized for.

Meaning: 'Use' refers to the act of employing something for a purpose, in this case, finance.

Wrong options:

  • stand: The word 'stand' is a verb that does not fit as it does not relate to the employment of finance.
  • well: The word 'well' is an adverb that does not serve as a noun and cannot represent a concept of finance.
  • take: The word 'take' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe the employment of finance.
  • particularly: The word 'particularly' is an adverb that does not denote a noun and is irrelevant in this context.
  • allocate: The word 'allocate' is a verb that does not fit as it does not represent the concept of employing finance.
  • profit: The word 'profit' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe the usage of finance.
Correct answer: take

Explanation: The verb 'take' fits grammatically as it indicates the action of making decisions. It aligns with the subject 'organisations' and maintains the logical flow of the sentence regarding decision-making processes.

Meaning: 'Take' means to make or perform an action, in this case, decisions.

Wrong options:

  • stand: The word 'stand' is a verb that does not fit as it does not relate to the action of making decisions.
  • well: The word 'well' is an adverb that does not serve as a verb and cannot indicate an action of decision-making.
  • use: The word 'use' is a noun or verb that does not fit grammatically in this context.
  • particularly: The word 'particularly' is an adverb that does not denote an action and is irrelevant here.
  • allocate: The word 'allocate' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe the action of making decisions.
  • profit: The word 'profit' is a noun that does not fit as it does not relate to the action of decision-making.
Correct answer: particularly

Explanation: The adverb 'particularly' modifies the phrase 'financial implications,' emphasizing the specific focus on cost. It fits grammatically and contextually, highlighting the importance of cost in decision-making.

Meaning: 'Particularly' means especially or specifically, indicating a focus on a certain aspect.

Wrong options:

  • stand: The word 'stand' is a verb that does not fit as it does not modify the phrase regarding financial implications.
  • well: The word 'well' is an adverb that does not fit in this context as it does not emphasize a specific aspect.
  • use: The word 'use' is a noun or verb that does not fit as it does not modify the implications.
  • take: The word 'take' is a verb that does not fit as it does not relate to emphasizing a specific aspect.
  • allocate: The word 'allocate' is a verb that does not fit as it does not serve to modify the implications.
  • profit: The word 'profit' is a noun that does not fit as it does not serve to emphasize the financial implications.

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