Photocopiable activity Reading Work alone to answer the questions about your attitudes to work and workplaces. Attitudes to work Attitudes to work How do you view your career, your colleagues and your workplace? ‘© When you answer the questions, choose the answer is closest tothe truth for you, ‘you want to, you can choose more than one answer. ‘Where none of them are exactly right for you, think how you would explain your situation, 1 Which ofthese most closely reflects your attitude to timekeeping? A Lalweysmake sure arrive on time, Itnecessary, I'm early B Itdepends. fis something important, ibe on time but other times | may b a fow minutes lat. © I maystartlate, may stretch my breaks, but| getthraugh my ‘work and meet my deadlines. D haven choice. IF'mlate, I willbe disciplined. How long do you think poople should stayin the same job? One year Three years Unt they find something better Alltheir working lives comETn ‘When would you change jobs? ‘Tm always looking for something better ~I'd change if foundit Alter afew years | might feelits time ta move on Oniy if was made redundant. lfthere were unwelcome changesin the placa where | work com pe Which of these most closely reflects your attitude to your colleagues? They're my fiends. They remy rivals. They're my collaborators. They re usetulto me, They justhappento share the same workplaco moome ‘Which of these most closaly reflects your atitud to bosses? A Bosses are colleagues, We should share common goals. B Bosses are friends. We should enjoy each other's company © Bosses are supervisors Theirfunctionis ta make sure my ‘workisupto standard. Bosses give instructions. Ihave to carrythem out How do you view your career? | wantto reach the top of my profession, ve planned my career andl follow thatplan. Atabout 0, llwanta careor change. ''mhappy aslong asitprovidesme with an acceptable lifestyle, 'mnotsure whatmy careeris going tobe yet 'vereached where | wantto bo. m gomRe ‘Which ofthese do you think should be the most important aspectofyourjob? Your duties and responsibilities ‘The companionship and respect of your colleagues Yoursalary The opportunites the job offers you cour Which ofthese things do you think would motivateyouto improve your work performance? ‘A. The opportunity for more respon perform well Performance-related pay and bonuses Praise from your superiors Adynamic and stimulating workplace atmosphere bility and promotion fyou Which of these attitudes do vou agreo with? A | wantto fee praud ofthe organisation Iworkforand a part oft. Ifthe organisation loks after me, ibe loyaltoit. ‘Mine's transactional relationship workin exchange for ‘money and that’s as far asitgoes. 1D Isharemy organisation’ goals. ‘Which ofthese would you find most discouraging? A Anunfriendly boss B Unfriendly or unmotivated colleagues © Poorworking conditions D Lowpay Speaking Work in pairs. Explain your answers to each other and give the reasons for them. UNIT 17 Gon nas nina AiencoeTGRa hy Say BEG AER D CHGS UT PSS spree 103