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15 What is PTL doing, according to the second paragraph?
A allowing Linton to run RoCom in the way he wishes to
B purchasing almost half of the RoCom shares on offer
C giving all RoCom staff regular bonuses to promote motivation
D drawing up new employment contracts for RoCom employees
16 What do we learn about Linton's work at RoCom in the third paragraph?
A He has achieved more than anyone in RoCom's history.
B He has widened the range of RoCom's business activities.
C He has taken on a number of new employees.
D He has made changes to senior management.
17 What does Linton say about RoCom in the fourth paragraph?
A The company is likely to face difficult times.
B The company has lost a number of experienced staff.
C The company is expecting to report encouraging results shortly.
D The company needs to change its focus to remain competitive.
18 Which of the following is said about Linton's management style?
A He involves others in the decision-making process.
B His staff find him approachable.
C He expects his staff to work as hard as he does.
D His style differs from that of other CEOs.
19 How does Linton feel about the takeover, according to the sixth paragraph?
A pleased that staff turnover finally started to fall two years ago
B afraid that he will lose his job to Susan Marshall
C worried that the company culture might change
D happy that employees have been so supportive of his work
20 Which of the following would be the best title for the article?
A The Linton way of getting the best from staff
B A thin line between success and failure for James Linton
C James Linton a man who will go far
D How a good idea went wrong for James Linton