Ex. 6.8. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the underlined word:

analyse

-                 By …. their results in some detail, the professors were able to reach some interesting conclusions.

-                 Investment …. evaluate the investment merits of different stocks and shares.

-                 If you work in financial management, you probably need to have an …. mind.

bankrupt

-  During a recession, it is not uncommon for people to face …. .

-  We are almost …. because two of our major customers can’t pay us.

bureaucracy

-  Government departments, hospitals, and other large organisations can be very …. .

-   …. seem to enjoy giving you masses of paperwork to deal with.

-  ‘Red tape’ is a derogatory term for excessive …. .

character

-  Fast-growing firms are often …. by a strong corporate culture.

-  The …. of an organisation is formed, to some extent, by its leader.

-  What are the ….. of a weak corporate culture?

economy

-  What sort of …. system do you have in your country?

-  Strict financial controls ensure that an organisation’s resources are used …. .

-  Some countries have a mixed …. while others have a high degree of state control.

innovate

- Sony has always been seen as an …. in the field of hi-fi equipment.

- In certain areas of business - for example, high fashion - it is important to be …. and keep coming up with new styles and original designs.

- ‘…. - or stagnate'.

research

-  Cambridge University has a worldwide reputation in the field of scientific ….

-  The effects of the factory environment on shop floor workers have been extensively …. by a well-known industrial psychologist.