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As well as making money, businesses also have social responsibilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Today, some claim that businesses should also have social obligations. While I acknowledge that the primary purpose of any company is to generate profits, businesses should also make social contributions within their sphere of influence.
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Large companies should pay higher salaries to CEOs and executives compared to other workers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Opinion Essay Task 2

Business·Money

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Businesses should do anything they can to make a profit. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.

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Two-Part Question Essay Task 2

Work·Money·Business

Some employers reward members of staff for their exceptional contribution to the company by giving them extra money. This practice can act as an incentive for some but may also have a negative impact on others. To what extent is this style of management effective? Are there better ways of encouraging employees to work hard?

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Work·Money·Business

Some companies reward employees for exceptional work by giving them extra money. Is this a good way of encouraging employees to work hard?

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Opinion Essay Task 2

Work·Money·Business

People in senior positions should be compensated with significantly higher salaries than people in lower positions in the same company. Do you agree or disagree?

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Positive or Negative Development Essay Task 2

Sport·Business·Money

Nowadays, sports is a big business with high earnings for professional sports people and companies involved both financially and other ways. Is this a positive or negative development for sports?

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