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Match the following terms with their corresponding definitions in the context of end-of-year review meetings:
Match the following terms with their corresponding definitions in the context of end-of-year review meetings:
Responsibility = A duty or task that one is required to take care of Achievement = Something accomplished successfully, especially by effort Work hours = The specific hours during which an employee is expected to work Flexitime = A flexible work schedule that allows employees to choose their working hours
Match the terms to their descriptions related to work conditions:
Match the terms to their descriptions related to work conditions:
Fixed hours = A set schedule where employees work the same hours each day Part-time = A work arrangement that involves fewer hours than a standard workweek Well-paid = Receiving a salary that is considered satisfactory for the work performed Underpaid = Receiving a salary that is considered insufficient compared to the work done
Match the following vocabulary terms with their categories:
Match the following vocabulary terms with their categories:
Office worker = A person employed to perform tasks in an office setting Job title = The designation given to a specific role within a company Work schedule = A planned timetable for daily work activities Invoice = A document requesting payment for goods or services rendered
Match the types of performance evaluations with their meanings:
Match the types of performance evaluations with their meanings:
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Match these adjectives with the context of job descriptions:
Match these adjectives with the context of job descriptions:
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What does the term ‘flexitime’ refer to in a business context?
What does the term ‘flexitime’ refer to in a business context?
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Which option best describes a potential area of growth for an employee?
Which option best describes a potential area of growth for an employee?
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What is typically discussed during end-of-year review meetings?
What is typically discussed during end-of-year review meetings?
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What does the term ‘overall performance’ mean in a workplace context?
What does the term ‘overall performance’ mean in a workplace context?
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What best defines the term ‘responsibility’ in a job setting?
What best defines the term ‘responsibility’ in a job setting?
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What is an essential aspect of work-life balance?
What is an essential aspect of work-life balance?
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Which term best describes a person who rarely needs supervision?
Which term best describes a person who rarely needs supervision?
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How can a company encourage career development?
How can a company encourage career development?
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What does initiative in the workplace generally require?
What does initiative in the workplace generally require?
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Which of the following statements best describes a safe working environment?
Which of the following statements best describes a safe working environment?
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End-of-year review meetings are held every month.
End-of-year review meetings are held every month.
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A job title can indicate the specific role an employee has within a company.
A job title can indicate the specific role an employee has within a company.
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Being underpaid means that an employee is satisfied with their salary.
Being underpaid means that an employee is satisfied with their salary.
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Flexitime allows employees to choose their own working hours.
Flexitime allows employees to choose their own working hours.
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An area of growth refers to a skill or quality that an employee is already proficient in.
An area of growth refers to a skill or quality that an employee is already proficient in.
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An end-of-year review meeting is primarily meant for deciding on work schedules for the following year.
An end-of-year review meeting is primarily meant for deciding on work schedules for the following year.
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Employees can use an end-of-year review meeting to discuss their areas for improvement.
Employees can use an end-of-year review meeting to discuss their areas for improvement.
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Flexitime is an unimportant aspect of work-life balance in modern workplaces.
Flexitime is an unimportant aspect of work-life balance in modern workplaces.
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Job security can be threatened by an economic crisis.
Job security can be threatened by an economic crisis.
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A high-stress work environment contributes positively to employee well-being.
A high-stress work environment contributes positively to employee well-being.
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One of my biggest ______ this year has been to find a number of new clients.
One of my biggest ______ this year has been to find a number of new clients.
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My job is very ______ as I do many different things.
My job is very ______ as I do many different things.
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I have recently introduced ______ for all my staff.
I have recently introduced ______ for all my staff.
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Your overall ______ was very satisfactory.
Your overall ______ was very satisfactory.
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I work ______, only three days a week.
I work ______, only three days a week.
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Match the following end-of-year review meeting elements with their descriptions:
Match the following end-of-year review meeting elements with their descriptions:
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Match the phrases related to end-of-year review meetings with their purposes:
Match the phrases related to end-of-year review meetings with their purposes:
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Match the following common activities during end-of-year review meetings with their examples:
Match the following common activities during end-of-year review meetings with their examples:
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Match the terms related to meeting concepts with their meanings:
Match the terms related to meeting concepts with their meanings:
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Match the outcomes of successful end-of-year reviews with their descriptions:
Match the outcomes of successful end-of-year reviews with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
End-of-Year Review Meetings (Business Context)
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Purpose: End-of-year review meetings focus on employee performance, achievements, and areas for improvement. They discuss responsibilities, goals, and potential changes in working conditions.
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Key Vocabulary:
- Responsibility: Obligation or duty related to a specific task.
- Achievement: Successful completion of a task or goal.
- Goal: Aim or objective for the future.
- Area of growth: Aspect requiring improvement.
- Request: Formal or informal appeal for something.
- Working conditions: Factors impacting work, such as salary, hours, holidays.
- Overall performance: General assessment of work quality.
- Improvement: Enhancement or positive change.
- Collaborate: To work together.
Meeting Structure and Content
- Frequency: Review meetings occur annually, typically in December.
- Content: Key elements usually include employee's overall performance, achievements, requests, and areas needing improvement.
Common Discussion Points
- Responsibilities: Tasks and duties assigned to an employee.
- Achievements: Successful accomplishments from past year, highlighting successes.
- Goals: Objectives for the coming year.
- Areas of growth: Specific areas requiring development or improvement.
- Work-life balance: Importance of achieving balance between personal and professional commitments.
- Working conditions: Factors such as salary, hours, flexitime, tasks, workload, stress, and safety.
- Employee wellbeing: Company consideration for employee well-being.
Job-Related Concepts
- Job title / job role: Formal and specific job description.
- Work hours: Specific times for work.
- Flexible hours: Option to vary work schedule.
- Flexitime: Flexible work scheduling.
- Work schedule: Planned work timetable.
- Task: Assigned, individual work piece.
- Well-paid: Adequately compensated salary.
- Underpaid: Receiving insufficient compensation compared to industry standards.
- Stressful / challenging: demanding or difficult job.
- Heavy workload: High amount of work assigned.
- Varied: A job with a range of different tasks.
- Repetitive: Tasks with little variation.
- Job security: Safety and stability of a role.
- Career development: Opportunities for professional advancement and learning.
- Starting salary: Initial compensation level.
- Income: Earnings from work or other sources.
Vocabulary for Comparing Jobs
- Specialise in: Focus on a particular area.
- Duty: Specific task or responsibility.
- Autonomous: Independent and self-directed.
- Hardworking: Dedicated and energetic.
- Overtime: Working beyond regular hours.
- Pay rise (raise): Increase in salary.
- Agree / disagree: Expressing opinions.
- On the one hand / on the other hand: Expressing contrasting viewpoints.
- As I see it: Perspective or viewpoint
- Moreover/however/although: Connecting ideas in a logical progression.
- For example/for instance/such as: Providing examples
- In my opinion: Expressing a personal viewpoint
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Explore the essential elements of end-of-year review meetings aimed at evaluating employee performance while setting future goals. Key vocabulary around responsibility, achievement, and working conditions provide a comprehensive understanding of the process. This quiz helps deepen your knowledge of effective business practices related to annual reviews.