Business Spotlight PLUS
“It is not what is done, but who does it and how they do it”Lesen & Verstehen
Placebo
effect?
Good
consultants
can work
magic
- Match the expressions
Match the following six expressions from the article to their corresponding
explanations. The six expressions are marked in bold in the text.A. got through to
B. ultimate outcome
C. positive expectations
D. bonding relationship
E. magic bullet
F. insightfulM- True or false? M
According to Adrian Furnham, are the following statements true or false?True False
A. Consultants want you to know about the
“non-specific effect”.
B. You can compare the consultant-client relationship
with that of the therapist and the patient.
C. Consultants always have the correct theory to describe
the problem.
D. The choice of therapist is more important than the
treatment offered.
E. If you choose your consultant with care, they will
provide a magic bullet.- Key words
Complete the sentences below using one of these six words from the
article marked in red.charm | distinguish | novelty | predictor | ritual | versusA. It is important to ................................ between business and pleasure.
B. There was a sharp decline in the dollar ................................ the euro.
C. The choice of consultant is a ................................ of success.
D. The ................................ of her approach to the problem surprised everyone.
E. My morning ................................ includes drinking a cup of strong, black coffee.
F. They were dazzled by his ................................ and business skills.- hope that something good will happen
- a very close personal connection
- an easy solution to a difficult problem
- made someone understand
- showing clear understanding
- final result
E