BEC真题1JUNE2002__.doc

PART ONE Questions 1 – 7 Look at the statements below and the book reviews on the opposite page . Which book (A, B, C or D) dose each statement 1 – 7 refer to ? For each statement ! – 7 , make one letter (A, B, C or D) on your Answer Sheet . You will need to use some of these letters more than once . Example : CIt includes studies of a number of companies around the world . 0 A B C D D1 It looks at how business organizations can affect the environment . B2 It contains practical advice for people involved in data collection . C3 It claims that earlier analyses of this aspect of organizations were too simplistic . B4 It examines contrasting approaches to staff selection . D5 It gives a better explanation of the issues than other books on the subject . B6.It draws on the personal experience of the writers . A7 It looks at how external influences can impact on the effectiveness of managers . A MANAGERS IN THE MAKING As examples of ‘ organisational ’ and ‘market’ approaches to society ,Japan and Britain provide a useful contrast, showing the national and cultural factors which affect the performance of executives . There is extensive research data behind this book , and key areas of comparison between the two countries include their different systems of recruitment and their diverse systems both to management control and the work environment . Analysing Organisations This book provides support for managers who need to plan organisational research with a step-by-step , ‘how-to’ guide . The authors describe each part of the process, the advantages and disadvantages that result from many of the choices that must be made , and the lessons they have learnt from years spent designing and conducting surveys . The sections on research into recruitment and employment relationships are particularly informative .