1) David lost the deal because of his poor communication skills. He really blew it. a) alter facts or figures dishonestly or illegally. b) overconfident, optimistic. c) controls a business firmly. d) expects a lot in exchange for something e) failed f) failed to take advantage of an opportunity by doing or saying something wrong 2) Our new product did very well in our home market, but it really bombed abroad a) alter facts or figures dishonestly or illegally. b) overconfident, optimistic. c) controls a business firmly. d) expects a lot in exchange for something e) failed f) failed to take advantage of an opportunity by doing or saying something wrong 3) Joanne is very bullish about the company’s future. She thinks we’ll eventually dominate the market. a) alter facts or figures dishonestly or illegally. b) overconfident, optimistic. c) controls a business firmly. d) expects a lot in exchange for something e) failed f) failed to take advantage of an opportunity by doing or saying something wrong 4) Their accountant tried to cook the books but he got caught. He might go to prison. a) alter facts or figures dishonestly or illegally. b) overconfident, optimistic. c) controls a business firmly. d) expects a lot in exchange for something e) failed f) failed to take advantage of an opportunity by doing or saying something wrong 5) Rachel runs a tight ship. She has no time for people who try to avoid work. a) alter facts or figures dishonestly or illegally. b) overconfident, optimistic. c) controls a business firmly. d) expects a lot in exchange for something e) failed f) failed to take advantage of an opportunity by doing or saying something wrong 6) Dean always drives a hard bargain during negotiations. a) alter facts or figures dishonestly or illegally. b) overconfident, optimistic. c) controls a business firmly. d) expects a lot in exchange for something e) failed f) failed to take advantage of an opportunity by doing or saying something wrong 7) The manager is the one who calls the shots around here. The workers’ opinions don’t count. a) is in the position of being able to make the decisions that will influence a situation b) overconfident, optimistic. c) controls a business firmly. d) expects a lot in exchange for something e) have great financial success f) failed to take advantage of an opportunity by doing or saying something wrong 8) Even during the worst economic crises, some businessmen are able to make a killing. a) is in the position of being able to make the decisions that will influence a situation b) overconfident, optimistic. c) controls a business firmly. d) expects a lot in exchange for something e) have great financial success f) failed to take advantage of an opportunity by doing or saying something wrong

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