Read the question below. You will have 30 minutes to plan, write, and revise your essay. Typically an effective essay will contain a minimum of 300 words.
There are many ways for an organization to find employees. Which do you think is the best way to find suitable employees?
▪ Advertising in professional journals
▪ Using personal recommendations
▪ Recruiting at job fairs
Give reasons or examples to support your opinion.
Some say that it would be better if the majority of employees worked from instead of travelling to a workplace every day. Dou you think advantages of working from outweigh the disadvantages?
Some employers involve employees in the decision- making process of products and services. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such policies.
Write a letter to the company to complain about the poor service you received from its employee.
In your letter, express
why you went to the shop/office
how the employees behaved to offend you
what you expect the company to do
Some people think that managers alone should make decisions in the company, while others think that employees should be involved in the decision-making process too. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
computers and modems have made it possible for office workers to do much of their work from home instead of working in office everyday. Work from home should be encouraged as it is good for workers and employees. Do you agree or disagree ?
The development in technology allow more and more machines to be used rather than human employees. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The world of work is changing rapidly and employees cannot depend on having the same job or the same working conditions for life. Discuss the possible causes for this rapid change, and suggest ways of preparing people for the world of work in the future. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Some people say companies should require all employees to wear uniforms at work. Others think it is unnecessary. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that employers should ensure a supportive and pleasant work environment where each employee is respected and valued equally while others think employers should focus instead on providing better facilities and equipment . What is your opinion?
Some countries introduced a law to limit the hours that employees ask employers to work. Why do you think governments did this? Is this a positive or negative development
While recruiting new employee, the employer should pay attention to their personal qualities, rather than qualifications and experience. To what extent do ypu agree or disagree?
Some say that it would be better if the majority of employees worked from home instead of traveling to a workplace every day. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working from home. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In the modern world, many employees lack soft skills, such as communication and working in team. What are the main causes of this problem? What are the effects of the lack of such skills?
Some people argue that adopting a four-day workweek would help increase employee productivity and well-being. Others believe that this change could harm business operations and economic stability. •Discuss both sides and give your opinion. •Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
many employees may work at home with modern technologies advantages or disadvantage?
Do you think business should hire employees who will spend their entire lives working for the same company ?Explain why do you agree or disagree use specific reasons and details to support your answer
Directors of large organisation earn much higher salaries than ordinary employees do. some people think it is necessary, but others hold that it is unfair. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some companies blocks their employees from using social media and web sites such as facebook. Do you think managers should trust employees to use time wisely, or do you think it is smart of companies to blocks access to some sites? Provide reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Nowadays people work too hard. What are the reasons for this? What should employers do to prevent employees from over-working?
Nowadays, more and more employees choose to work remotely, for example from their homes. Many view this as a positive development. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You were recently disrespected by one of the employees at your local supermarket,
Write a letter to the supermarket manager. In your letter
●tell him/her why you were speaking with the employee
●describe the employee's rude behaviour
●explain what you'd like the manager to do
The table shows the number of employees and factories producing silk in England and Wales from 1851 to 1901. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You are not happy about a service you recei A couple of days ago from a company and you have decided to complain about it .
Write a letter to the company to complain about the poor service you received from it's employees
n companies promotions to high positions should be given to employees inside the company , not to someone from outsiders or new hiring. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless o[ whether the course is useful to an employee. well in your opinion, should be the main function of a university?
‘Some organisations believe that their employees should dress smartly. Others value quality of above appearance.’ Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.
Employment should give their staff at least a 4-week holiday a year to make employees better at their jobs. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The map shows the plan for a new factory complex and housing area for employees. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays companies and other organizations are requiring their employees to wear a uniform. Think about jobs where uniform is important. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a uniform? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant exaples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some businesses find that their new employees lack basic interpersonal skills such as teamwork. What are the causes? Suggest possible solutions.
You have a problem with a recently hired employee in your workplace. Write a letter to the HR manager. In your letter:
Describe the problem the new employee has caused
Explain how other employees about the new employee’s conduct
Say how you expect the HR manager to address the situation.
Employee should give its staff at least four weeks holiday a year to make employees better at their job. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe that the use of social media in the workplace is a distraction that reduces productivity. Others think it helps employees stay connected and informed. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that working from home is more beneficial for employees, while others believe that it reduces productivity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The number of employees working from home with the help of technology has grown in many countries. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Some people say that the higher positions in any company should be given only to their own employees and not somebody outside the company and new worker. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
GENERAL TRAINING ONLY
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Each year, your company gives an Employee of the Year award to a worker who has performed exceptionally well. You believe that someone with whom you work should receive the award this year.
Write a letter to your supervisor. In the letter
- Describe your colleague’s job at the
company
- Describe a time you worked with this
person
- Explain why you believe this person
deserves the award
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Ms. Jackson,
Many employers find that their new employees lack sufficient interpersonal skills such as lack of ability to work with colleagues as a team. What are the causes? Can you suggest some possible solution
You lost an item while travelling on a bus. An employee of the bus company assisted you in recovering your lost item. Write a letter to the company manager to thank the employees In your letter:
- Describe what you lost and how the employee helped you to find it.
- Say how you felt after recovering it
- Explain why it is important to you
Nowadays business face problems with new employees who have just finished their education and lack some interpersonal skills such as the ability to work in a team. What do you think is the main cause of the problem? How can it be resolved?
It is widely believed that people's ability to learn new things decreases with age and that companies should actively recruit younger employees who have great potential to learn. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people believe that employers should not care about the way their employees dress, because what matter is the quality of their work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some organisations belive that their employees should dress smartly . Others value quality of work above appearance . Discuss both these views and give your own opinion .
Interview is a common way used by companies to choose someone for employment. Some people say that it isnot a reliable method for evaluating potential employees. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some say that it would be better if the majority of employees worked from home instead of travelling to a workplace every day. Do you think the advantages of working from home outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Your office building doesn’t have enough parking spaces. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
· explain the problem
· suggest a solution
· say why more parking spaces would benefit all employees
Many companies and some organizations require their employees to wear uniform. Which jobs is wearing of uniform good for? What are the disadvantages of wearing uniform to work?
Front line employees’ passion and emotional exhaustion: The mediating role of emotional labor strategies. To what extent do you agree
Some people think that business is successful if it must take care of their customer first others think that it is important to take care of employees. Discuss both the views and give your opinion?