READING1 hour剑桥 BEC 真题集中级 第四辑 Test 1PART ONE Questions 1-7• Look at the statements below and the article about the development of futurebusiness leaders on the opposite page.• Which section of the article (A, B, C or D) does each statement (1-7) refer to?• For each statement (1-7), mark one letter (A, B, C or D) on your Answer Sheet.• You will need to use some of these letters more than once.Example:0A new organisation has been formed to assist firms in developing high-flyers.0ABCD1Managers need to take action to convince high-flyers of their value to the firm.2Organisations need to look beyond the high-flyers they are currently developing.3There is a concern that firms investing in training for high-flyers may not gain the benefits themselves.4Managers need expert assistance from within their own firms in developing high-flyers.5Firms currently identify high-flyers without the support of a guidance strategy.6Managers are frequently too busy to deal with the development of high-flyers.7Firms who work hard on their reputation as an employer will interest high-flyers.The Stars of the FutureAExisting management research does not tell us much about how to find and develop high—flyers, those people who have the potential to reach the top of an organisation. As a result, organisations are left to formulate their own systems. A more effective overall policy for developing future leaders is needed, which is why the London Business School has launched the Tomorrow’s Leaders Research Group (TLRG). The group contains representatives from 20 firms, and meets regularly to discuss the leadership development of the organizations high-flyers.TLRG recognises just how significant line managers are in the pro...
