# The future of Management

IELTS Academic Listening - 10 questions - 9 minutes - Note completion

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 10, Test 2, Listening Part 4. © Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Used for educational practice. Explanations and evidence notes are written by Testmigo.

## The recording

7 minutes of audio. Practice it with the player on the page; the transcript is on the answers page.

## Questions

### Questions 31-40: Note completion

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

THE FUTURE OF MANAGEMENT
Business markets
greater **(31)** _____ among companies
increase in power of large **(32)** _____ companies
rising **(33)** _____ in certain countries
External influences on businesses
more discussion with **(34)** _____ before making business decisions
environmental concerns which may lead to more **(35)** _____
Business structures
more teams will be formed to work on a particular **(36)** _____
businesses may need to offer hours that are **(37)** _____, or the chance to work remotely
Management styles
increasing need for managers to provide good **(38)** _____
changes influenced by **(39)** _____ taking senior roles
Changes in the economy
service sector continues to be important
increasing value of intellectual property
more and more **(40)** _____ workers

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