Too Many MBAs Ruining Companies

Question 1

Foster

Answer 1

verb

To encourage the development of something

_{We are trying to foster the growth of new recruits.}

_{The government has been trying to foster new businesses.}

Question 2

Take your cue from …

Answer 2

idiom

To do what is done or suggested by someone / something

_{I take my cue from famous photographers when I take photos.}

_{We should try to take our cue from new innovations.}

Question 3

Cultivate

Answer 3

verb

To develop a quality / skill

_{I’m trying to cultivate new skills in my team members.}

_{We should all try to cultivate new abilities constantly.}

Question 4

Assembly

Answer 4

noun

A group of people gathered together for a particular purpose

_{There was a huge assembly of protesters outside the White House.}

_{We will have our annual assembly of shareholders next week.}

Question 5

Lose sight of …

Answer 5

verbal phrase

To forget about something important because you’re thinking about something else

_{We should try to not lose sight of our monthly targets.}

_{I’m trying not to lose sight of my true goals and aspirations.}

Question 6

No value in and of itself

Answer 6

phrase

No value when considered alone

_{Money has no value in and of itself if you don’t spend it.}

_{This is a great idea in and of itself.}

Question 7

Effective allocator of resources

Answer 7

phrase

A good distribution of money / materials / staff, etc.

_{Our marketing team has designed a plan that is a very effective allocator of resources.}

_{That company’s plan is not an effective allocator of resources.}

Question 8

Presumably

Answer 8

adverb

One can assume that something is true / untrue

_{Presumably she will be at the meeting on time.}

_{Presumably he can speak English quite well.}

Question 9

Earnestly

Answer 9

adverb

Sincerely / seriously

_{I would earnestly recommend you to not follow his advice.}

_{We need to earnestly study these new ideas.}

Question 10

Factory Floor

Answer 10

noun

The part of a factory / business where products are made

_{We need to spend some more time on the factory floor and less in meetings.}

_{Our CEO is always checking what’s happening on the factory floor.}

Question 11

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