Dealing with Office Politics – answers and ex 2

Dealing with Office Politics – answers and ex. 2

Check your answers for the vocabulary exercise then try the quiz below on the reading passage

to keep your head down – 4

to bury your head in the sand – 8

to hold true – 1 (holds true)

to rear their ugly head – 6 (rear their ugly head)

to undermine – 2

to counteract – 10 (counteract)

a façade – 9

to blow your own trumpet – 3 (blowing your own trumpet)

to curry favour – 6

to become embroiled – 7

Choose three words from the passage to complete the sentences.

 

 


1. [Text]

Co-workers who have been in the organisation some time will know how to ……………….

Answers for Quiz [1].

  • 1. handle difficult situations. (correct)

2. [Text]

It is not always helpful to adopt a ……………….

Answers for Quiz [2].

  • 1. very rigid attitude. (correct)

3. [Text]

You can deal with office politics by ……………………… with more experienced colleagues.

Answers for Quiz [3].

  • 1. forming an allegiance (correct)

4. [Text]

People working together often have different ……………………

Answers for Quiz [4].

  • 1. sets of values. (correct)

5. [Text]

It is important to make sure your work is …………………… by those who matter.

Answers for Quiz [5].

  • 1. recognised and noticed (correct)

6. [Text]

It is always easier to deal with office politics politely and from a

Answers for Quiz [6].

  • 1. position of strength. (correct)

7. [Text]

Whenever you can, try to turn problems ……………..

Answers for Quiz [7].

  • 1. in your favour. (correct)

8. [Text]

There is bound to be a ………. whenever people live or work together.

Answers for Quiz [8].

  • 1. clash of personalities (correct)

9. [Text]

Try not to ……….. other people’s arguments.

Answers for Quiz [9].

  • 1. get drawn into (correct)

10. [Text]

Knowing the inner workings of a group is better than being ……………….

Answers for Quiz [10].

  • 1. outside looking in. (correct)