Task 1 Directions : In this task there is a passage with five questions or unfinished statements followed by four choices marked A), B), C), and D). You should choose the correct answer and click on it. If you want to change your answer, just click on your new choice. Company Culture A culture is the values and practices shared by the members of the group. C ompany culture, therefore, is the shared values and practices of the company ’ s employees. C ompany culture is important because it can make or break your company. C ompanies with an adaptive culture can encourage their employees and outperform( 胜过 ) their competitors. S ome studies show that this kind o f company often lives longer with a better future. To achieve results like this for your organization, you have to figure out what your culture is, decide what it should be, and move everyone toward the desired culture. Company cultures evolve and they change over time. A s employees leave the company and replacements are hired the company culture will change. I f it is a strong culture, it may not change much. H owever, since each new employees bring their own values and practices to the group the culture will change, at least a little. A s the company matures from a startup to a more established company, the company culture will change. A s the environment in which the company operates (the laws, regulations, business climate, etc.) changes, the company culture will also change. Ideally, company culture supports a positive and productive environment. Happy employees are necessarily productive employees. Productive employees are not necessarily happy employees. I t is important to find aspects of the culture that will support each of these qualities for your employees. 5. According to the passage, a company culture should create ________.