Question

    One feature of a successful business is its ability to employ creativity to push into new territory （领域）. Those with staying power, however, have mastered an often-ignored factor that allows them to focus on the future: empathy（共情）. While that may surprise many, I am certain that the ability to connect with and relate to others is the force that moves business forward.

Though the concept of empathy might go against the modern concept a traditional workplace—competitive, the reality is that for business leaders to experience success, they need to not just see or hear the activity around them, but also relate to the people around.

Some may think they can achieve their goals without much thought for other people. This attitude works for some, but at some point-often sooner rather than later—everyone needs to depend on their relationships and build personal and professional connections. Successful people do not operate alone; each of us needs the support of others to achieve positive results that push us forward our goals.

Effectively understanding empathy involves regarding it as each person’s connection to the people and marketplace. A biological principle（原理） known as co-evolution （共同进化）explains that the adaptation of an organism （有机体）is caused by the change of a related object. Similarly, business and their leaders participate in co-evolution-type relationships. Business success depends on empathetic leaders who are able to adapt, build on the strengths around them, and relate to their environment. When businesses fail, it is often because leaders have stopped focusing on understanding their environment and instead stay separated in their own operations.

To develop an effective workforce, we must be willing to give in and meet people where they are. This can be uncomfortable, particularly when you feel like your position makes more sense or offers a better solution. A significant part of developing empathy, however, is learning to understand, respect and adopt another person’s point of view rather forcing your own.

1.The author thinks that to achieve success, a company must ________.

A.frequently develop in new areas

B.always stay powerful enough

C.focus on its future development

D.have thought for its employees

2.What can be inferred from the passage?

A.Never giving up is the key to success

B.Few business leaders experience success

C.Support from others helps people achieve goals

D.Competitive seldom exists in traditional workplaces.

3.Which of the following is the best example of co-evolution principle?

A.The principal is good at judging teachers’ points of view.

B.The CEO allows the engineers full freedom to choose their working hours.

C.The boss ignores the fact that his employees’ salary is below the average.

D.The manager refuses to reduce production despite the falling market demand.

Answer

1.D

2.C

3.B

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了共情与企业成功的关系。

1.细节理解题。根据文章第一段倒数第一句I am certain that the ability to connect with and relate to others is the force that moves business forward.“我确信，与他人建立联系和联系的能力是推动业务向前发展的力量。”可知，作者认为，一个公司要取得成功，就必须为员工着想。故选D。

2.推理判断。根据文章第三段中Successful people do not operate alone; each of us needs the support of others to achieve positive results that push us forward our goals.“成功人士不是孤军奋战;我们每个人都需要他人的支持才能取得积极的成果，从而推动我们实现目标。”由此判断出，来自他人的支持帮助人们实现目标。故选C。

3.推理判断题。文章主要介绍了共情策略与企业发展的关系。根据文章第一段最后一句While that may surprise many, I am certain that the ability to connect with and relate to others is the force that moves business forward.“虽然这可能会让许多人感到惊讶，但我确信，与他人联系和建立关系的能力是推动业务向前发展的力量。”和最后一段第一句To develop an effective workforce, we must be willing to give in and meet people where they are.“为了发展一支有效的劳动力队伍，我们必须愿意做出让步，满足人们的需求。”由此判断出，“首席执行官允许工程师完全自由地选择工作时间”是是共同进化原则的最好例子。故选B。