Your boss holds your future prospects in his hands. Some bosses are hard to get along with. Some have excellent qualifications but no idea when it comes to dealing with people. Of course, not all bosses are like that.
The relationship you have with your boss can be a major factor in determining your rise up the career ladder. Your boss is not only your leader, he is also the person best equipped to help you do the job you are paid to do. He can inform you of company direction that may affect your professional development.
Your boss also needs you to perform at your best in order to accomplish his objectives. He needs your feedback in order to provide realistic and useful reports to upper management. But how does this help you establish a meaningful working relationship with your boss?
The key is communication. Learn and understand his goals and priorities (优先的事). Observe and understand your boss’s work style. If he has not been clear with his expectations, ask! Likewise, ask for feedback and accept criticism gracefully. And if he understands that you do not view your job as just something to fill the hours between 9 and 5, he may be more likely to help you.
In short, getting along with your boss requires getting to know his likes and dislikes and learning to work with his personality and management style.
1.[单选题]3. In order to achieve his objectives, your boss expects that you will _____.
A. do your best in your work
B. show your management skills
C. get along with your colleagues
D. write reports to upper management
2.[单选题]The best title for the passage might be _____.
A. How to Take Care of Your Boss
B. How to Get Along with Your Boss
C. How to Accept Your Boss’s Criticism
D. How to Accomplish Your Boss’s Objective
3.[单选题]In the second paragraph, “rise up the career ladder” (Line 2. means _____.
A. going to work abroad
B. changing jobs frequently
C. being promoted in position
D. pursuing an advanced degree
4.[单选题]The most important factor for establishing a good working relationship with the boss is _____.
A. high expectations
B. quick feedback
C. frequent criticism
D. effective communication
5.[单选题]The main idea of the first paragraph is that _____.
A. bosses are hard to deal with
B. bosses have good character
C. bosses determine your career future
D. bosses must have similar personality