What point is made in the first paragraph about GM's 'Go-Fast' programme?
A The intention behind it is to increase GM's market share.
В Suggestions need to be agreed by senior managers.
С All areas of business are examined for possible improvements.
D Senior managers are excluded from the initial discussions.
In the second paragraph, the writer regards it as positive that
A the programme allows improvements to come from within.
В certain senior managers have left the company and been replaced.
С the consultants developed the ideas on the basis of company proposals.
D investors' continued confidence in the company has been justified.
In the third paragraph, the writer claims that the 'Go-Fast' process is successful because of
A the company's alliances with many business partners.
В the method of implementing changes.
С the positive attitude of investors.
D the exchange of management thinking with other companies.
When starting to set up the programme, the consultants expected that
A the size of the company might make it difficult to introduce changes.
В senior managers might be unwilling to change their work style.
С it might be difficult to change the company culture.
D some of the workforce might resist the changes.
What concern is expressed in the last paragraph about the 'Go-Fast' programme?
A It may not save enough to meet the company's financial demands.
В Management is being distracted from the company's core activities.
С It has led the company to make unwise strategic decisions.
D The company is focusing on changes in the wrong areas.
What would be the best title for the article?
A Improving internal and external communications
В Choosing the most suitable consultants
С Making a company more adaptable
D Changing a company's management structure