The Payroll Department _______ that all employees submit their completed and signed time sheets no later than Thursday due to the upcoming holiday.

The Hiring Manager found the _______ was qualified, but felt that he was not a good fit for the company, so he stopped the negotiations.

After touring the manufacturing plant, she _______ that we could apply many of their procedures to our own operations at the Birmingham facility.

It is mandatory _______ all employees to turn in their timecards by Wednesday, or else they will have to wait to receive their checks the following Wednesday.

Please check with Maria to see if she _______ the product samples along on the trip, so we can show the new line to the clients we're meeting with at seven.

I was a little shocked when the buyer suggested that we _______ several younger employees to the committee to get market perspective.

We should see a _______ reduction in processing time once we implement the new accounts receivable system and the employees have been adequately trained.

According to market reports, consumer _______ is down this year by twelve percent, but with the holiday shopping season just beginning that number is sure to improve.

(a) profits

(b) spending

(c) taxation

(d) losses

If Mr. Logan and Ms. Calkins are unable to meet at the _______ time, please email me and I'll try to reschedule at a more convenient time.

(a) prepared

(b) supported

(c) arranged

(d) canceled

Julia in the Promotions Department announced in today's staff meeting that the company picnic, weather permitting, is _______ for next Tuesday.

(a) recorded

(b) scheduled

(c) appointed

(d) programmed

If you feel it is essential to make changes in the order at this time, please _______ with the Head Designer on how the changes will affect the schedule.

(a) refer

(b) discuss

(c) consult

(d) confirm

The new customer service assistants will be trained by a team of three people _______ have a combined total of twenty-three years' experience with our company.

International economic reports conclude that rising interest rates are to blame for the _______ of international currency.

(a) unstable

(b) instability

(c) stabilize

(d) stability

Based on the demographic study, we think that people from the _______ area will come to buy our products if we start using billboards in certain areas.

(a) enclosing

(b) surrounding

(c) encircling

(d) accompanying

Today the computer manufacturer Tech-Strong _______ its yearly revenue reports public and surprised everyone with sales unmatched by any competitor.

I _______ Mr. Cassar in the Sales Department prepare biweekly progress reports for me and all the other members of the Cover Project sales team.

We are going to cancel the regional sales meeting, _______ the big snowstorm has shut down airports and all major airlines are grounded.

Her vast market analysis knowledge and contacts within the industry make Adrienne Reston an incredible _______ for our company's marketing department.

(a) research

(b) resource

(c) resort

(d) response

After we analyze the proposals and make a recommendation, the final decision will then be _______ to the project manager and her immediate supervisor.

Insurance company MediLife acquired LifeSure last week in a multi-million dollar _______ that industry analysts say will result in several layoffs.

(a) merger

(b) policy

(c) separation

(d) attachment

Jean works in the subcommittee that tests and _______ all new software programs before programs are purchased and installed.

(a) reveres

(b) reverses

(c) reviews

(d) revives

Marcus Jones says it was because of falling prices in the last quarter that investors _______ bought shares of the ailing company's stock.

(a) effortlessly

(b) hesitantly

(c) confidently

(d) carelessly

In conclusion, I urge you to meet with your supervisor _______ you have any concerns about the new company reimbursement policy.

I recently heard that in the new office building we will be sharing space with the executive staff and the _______ department.

(a) exposure

(b) advertising

(c) coverage

(d) public

The president's assistant told me that she would not be _______ for scheduling the conference room for staff needs anymore.

(a) responsive

(b) responding

(c) responsible

(d) respected