Phrase list. Listen to the tape and practise the pronunciation of the following words and word combinations, quote the sentences in which they are used in the unit

Listen to the tape and practise the pronunciation of the following words and word combinations, quote the sentences in which they are used in the unit. Consult a dictionary and translate them into Russian.

to engage consultants

work study technique (review)

to improve efficiency and output

to be keen to do something

to suggest improvements and ways of stepping up

to formulate piece rates and incentive bonus schemes

O. & M. (Organisation and Method)

to run something from top to bottom

to do something with a view to doing something

to do something in conjunction with something

to do something under the scheme

to do sample study / survey*

a soluble problem

an incentive payments scheme

to do something as a spur to productivity

group bonus scheme

to agree to piece rates

to change with the times

to have a hand in something

corporate planning

operational research

critical path analysis

to cause delay and confusion

to be to hand

to bargain for something

PRE-LISTENING

Task 1

Consider the introduction to the unit. Answer the following questions and be ready to give a story line. Use the word combinations in brackets.

1. Why does Hector Grant intend to undertake a work study survey?

(to be worried about productivity; to engage consultants; to be a specialist in work study techniques; to improve efficiency and output)

2. Why do top managers prefer to employ outside consultants?

(to be keen to do something; to improve efficiency; to be a specialist in the field; to be experienced in particular techniques; to study work systematically; to suggest improvements and ways of stepping up productivity)

3. In what way do the techniques applied to the study of office systems and paperwork differ from those used in assessing manual work?

(to apply to manual work; to find out the most efficient way of doing something before doing something; the formulation of рieсе rates or incentive bonus schemes; the study of office systems and paperwork; O. & M. (Organisation and Methods); to be applied to routine office jobs; invoice typing)

4. Why did Mr. Scott appear in Harper& Grant Ltd.?

(to call in a firm; to be present at a meeting; to call a meeting; to explain the service to the executives; production methods on the factory floor; to improve something; to consider something; a check on efficiency; to run from the top to the bottom of the firm)

Task 2

Give the English equivalents for the following word combinations: