IV. Read Text 2 and answer the questions

Text 2

In light of rapidly changing business world a businessman if he wants to conduct his business successfully, must meet certain requirements. First of all, he must be flexible to mind and adaptable to change. He does not need so much a specialized knowledge of today’s business practice as the qualities of mind and the basic knowledge that will make it possible for him to understand new business situation and adapt himself to the new business world in which he will live and work in future.

The educational requirements of businessmen are not radically different from those of administrators of other types. Organisational skill, problem- solving ability, imagination, a rational approach to the use of resources, wideness of perspective, and a sense of social responsibility- these are the qualities which are needed for all types of leaders including managers.

It’s very important for a manager to have a skill in human relations which has become an important part of effective management. This is to be understood in a broad sense. In other words, the knowledge and skills in the field of human relations should be included in the range of a manager’s activities. Only through such knowledge and skills can a manager ensure the regulation of relations between the members of the organisation. In addition, the manager who actually deals with people every day must be quite knowledgeable in the field of psychology. He must be also competent in the area of human behavior.

1. Must a manager be flexible of mind and adaptable to changes?

2. Does he need a specialized knowledge of today’s business practice?

3. What qualities of mind does he need?

4. What are educational requirements of a manager?

5. What are the personal qualities of a manager?

6. What skills is it important for a manager to have?

7. Why must a manager be knowledgeable in the field of psychology?

8. Must a manager be competent in the area of human behavior?

VOCABULARY TRAINING

V. Give the English equivalents:

Вести что-то, отвечать требованиям, иметь гибкий ум, навык, решить проблему, способность, воображение, рациональный подход, широта взглядов, чувства, ответственность, человеческие отношения, включать, посредством, обеспечить, кроме того, иметь дело с, поведение человека.

Work in Groups

VI. Discuss the main responsibilities of a manager, make changes in your spider diagram, correct it and add some new information if necessary. Comment on the changes.

LET’S READ

VII. Work in small groups, choose one text from Texts 3 – 7, read and translate it, answer the questions, share the received information with the others.

Text 3

Choosing a manager is a decisive step in determining the successful functioning of a business organization. Among the requirements which a manager is supposed to meet is good knowledge of modern information and computing systems, new types of equipment and advanced technologies. The second major requirement lies in the field of human relations. It’s a well-known fact that managements is of social nature. Indeed it is carried out through people. Therefore, it’s absolutely necessary that a manager should get along well with people, both his superiors and subordinates. He must try to create working atmosphere and applying effective methods of management make his subordinates realize his plans and intentions, and work to the best of their abilities in order to achieve, in the final analysis, the organizational goals. In addition, as regards young employees working under him the manager should not only direct them, exercising a continuous supervision over their professional activities within the framework of the organisation. The application by the manager of the appropriate principles of management is sure to have a considerable impact on the relationships between the manager and his subordinates.

1. Is choosing a manager a decisive step in the business life of a company?

2. What are the main requirements a manager should meet?

3. Should a manager be competent in the field of human relations?

4. Why is a management of social nature?

5. Should a manager get along well with people?

6. What kind of atmosphere should a manager try to create?

7. What methods must he apply in managing people?

8. Must he try to make his subordinates realize his plans and intentions?

9. Should a manager try to make his subordinates work to the best of their abilities?

10. Should a manager only direct his subordinates?

11. Should a manager exercise a continuous supervision over the professional activities of his subordinates?