Английский язык. Лобакина Е.В - 6 стр.

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tempted to steal to pay for his mother’s operation, but unable to carry out the
crime. The friend assured Tom that the story would raise public sympathy, and
probably enough money to pay for his mother’s operation.
 The personal manager reported all this to her management colleagues.

What do you think?
The general manager calls a meeting to discuss this matter. The following staff are
present: general manager, company lawyer, personal director, security manager, head
of the jewellery department.
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the problem thoroughly, then to agree on a
suitable course of action.

Roles:

General manager
You are the leader of the discussion. This could be a tricky meeting. You might be
persuaded by the others. You think that Tom should be sacked because he is not
reliable enough to make a good manager. He should have been more sensible and come
to management to present his problem and ask for a loan of the money. He should not
have listened to his friend’s advice, which you think is nonsense.

Personnel director
You are completely convinced by Tom’s story. You are sure he is an honest person. He
has shown this by being unable to go through with the crime. The training program has
already cost the store more that the ₤500 which is at stake. If Tom leaves, that money
will be wasted. He should be given another chance.

Company lawyer
You advise the general manager not to sack Tom. If the store dismisses Tom, there will
be an even more sensational newspaper story resulting in bad publicity for the store.
The general manager should see Tom, point out the mistake he has made, tell him to
make sure his friend doesn’t print the story, and offer to lend him the money for his
mother’s operation.

Security manager
You agree with the general manager and want to sack Tom. The store will never be
able to trust him again. Therefore, he can never become a manager. He has shown no
judgment in this matter. There are many other young people looking for jobs. It will
not be difficult to replace Tom.

Head of the jewellery department
Tom should be given another chance. He is an excellent worker, one of the best
trainees you have ever had. While Tom was working in your department, he often
talked about his mother. He was very worried about her health. In your opinion the
store should lend Tom the money for his mother’s operation and they should allow the