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"I don't believe in taking the right decisions. I take decisions, I take decisions and then make them right." One of them make them right. One of the right decisions taken by Ratan Tata. His inspiring words made me dream beyond shadows. I felt fortunate that I discovered him in the early stage of my life and now I am using his teachings to mould my future the way I want.
Even though Ratan Tata was born in a very posh family of India, he never took money and power for granted. He graduated from Riverdale country from New York, Ratan Tata returned to India in search of change that he could bring to India. He started as a fellow on the shop floor at Tata Steel. After working for almost 10 years he was appointed as the director-in-charge of the National Radio and Electronics Company Limited (NELCO) in order to help its struggling finances. He worked hard building a better consumer electronics division but the economic recession and union strikes prevented him from achieving success and this struck the Tata Group of companies. He started with a very basic job in his father's company and today he owns a billion dollar company.
The tag of greatness does not come without making any sacrifices and this tag on Ratan Tata suits to its best.
Tata group launched its passenger car Tata Indica in the year 1998 but Tata Indica was a failure in its first year and the experiment seemed to be failing. Many people started advising Ratan Tata that he should sell the passenger car business. Ratan Tata also agreed to sell his car business and approached Ford. They went to Detroit to discuss the sale. They treated him humiliatingly. The company is not doing well. So, Ford's representative arrogantly said that they were doing a favour by buying their business.
Ratan Tata decided to move back home. While travelling he was very tense as the feeling of being insulted was on his mind. After earlier failures, Tata Motors did very well with its business of passenger cars but in the same period, Ford did very bad. In 2008 when Ford was on its way of bankruptcy, Tata Group offered Ford to buy its luxury car brand Jaguar-Land Rover. Ford arrived in Mumbai for the meeting. In the meeting, Bill Ford said to Ratan Tata, "You are doing a big favour for us by buying Jaguar-Land Rover". Jaguar-Land Rover is now owned by Tata Group and is currently making profits.
"I don't believe in taking the right decisions. I take decisions, I take decisions and then make them right." One of them make them right. One of the right decisions taken by Ratan Tata. His inspiring words made me dream beyond shadows. I felt fortunate that I discovered him in the early stage of my life and now I am using his teachings to mould my future the way I want.
Even though Ratan Tata was born in a very posh family of India, he never took money and power for granted. He graduated from Riverdale country from New York, Ratan Tata returned to India in search of change that he could bring to India. He started as a fellow on the shop floor at Tata Steel. After working for almost 10 years he was appointed as the director-in-charge of the National Radio and Electronics Company Limited (NELCO) in order to help its struggling finances. He worked hard building a better consumer electronics division but the economic recession and union strikes prevented him from achieving success and this struck the Tata Group of companies. He started with a very basic job in his father's company and today he owns a billion dollar company.
The tag of greatness does not come without making any sacrifices and this tag on Ratan Tata suits to its best.
Tata group launched its passenger car Tata Indica in the year 1998 but Tata Indica was a failure in its first year and the experiment seemed to be failing. Many people started advising Ratan Tata that he should sell the passenger car business. Ratan Tata also agreed to sell his car business and approached Ford. They went to Detroit to discuss the sale. They treated him humiliatingly. The company is not doing well. So, Ford's representative arrogantly said that they were doing a favour by buying their business.
Ratan Tata decided to move back home. While travelling he was very tense as the feeling of being insulted was on his mind. After earlier failures, Tata Motors did very well with its business of passenger cars but in the same period, Ford did very bad. In 2008 when Ford was on its way of bankruptcy, Tata Group offered Ford to buy its luxury car brand Jaguar-Land Rover. Ford arrived in Mumbai for the meeting. In the meeting, Bill Ford said to Ratan Tata, "You are doing a big favour for us by buying Jaguar-Land Rover". Jaguar-Land Rover is now owned by Tata Group and is currently making profits.
Question: 1
Rewrite the following sentences as per their occurrence in the extract:
(a) He was appointed as the director-in-charge of the National Radio and Electronics Company Limited.
(b) Tata Group launched its passenger car 'Tata Indica in the year 1998.
(c) Bill Ford said to Ratan Tata, "You are doing a big favour for us by buying Jaguar-Land Rover."
(d) He graduated from Riverdale country from New York.
Rewrite the following sentences as per their occurrence in the extract:
(a) He was appointed as the director-in-charge of the National Radio and Electronics Company Limited.
(b) Tata Group launched its passenger car 'Tata Indica in the year 1998.
(c) Bill Ford said to Ratan Tata, "You are doing a big favour for us by buying Jaguar-Land Rover."
(d) He graduated from Riverdale country from New York.
(a) He was appointed as the director-in-charge of the National Radio and Electronics Company Limited.
(b) Tata Group launched its passenger car 'Tata Indica in the year 1998.
(c) Bill Ford said to Ratan Tata, "You are doing a big favour for us by buying Jaguar-Land Rover."
(d) He graduated from Riverdale country from New York.
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Rewrite as per occurrence:
The correct chronological order:
(d) He graduated from Riverdale country from New York (early life event).
(a) He was appointed as the director-in-charge of the National Radio and Electronics Company Limited (after working at Tata Steel).
(b) Tata Group launched its passenger car Tata Indica in the year 1998 (later business venture).
(c) Bill Ford said to Ratan Tata, "You are doing a big favour for us by buying Jaguar-Land Rover" (in 2008, final event).
The correct chronological order:
(d) He graduated from Riverdale country from New York (early life event).
(a) He was appointed as the director-in-charge of the National Radio and Electronics Company Limited (after working at Tata Steel).
(b) Tata Group launched its passenger car Tata Indica in the year 1998 (later business venture).
(c) Bill Ford said to Ratan Tata, "You are doing a big favour for us by buying Jaguar-Land Rover" (in 2008, final event).
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Question: 2
Explain:
The writer says, "...I don't believe in taking right decisions I take decisions, I take decisions and then make them right.'
Explain:
The writer says, "...I don't believe in taking right decisions I take decisions, I take decisions and then make them right.'
The writer says, "...I don't believe in taking right decisions I take decisions, I take decisions and then make them right.'
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The statement "...I don't believe in taking the right decisions. I take decisions, I take decisions and then make them right" means Ratan Tata does not wait for a guaranteed "right" decision. Instead, he makes decisions confidently and then works diligently to ensure their success through effort and adaptability. It reflects his proactive and resilient approach to leadership, as seen in his turnaround of Tata Motors and the acquisition of Jaguar-Land Rover.
The statement "...I don't believe in taking the right decisions. I take decisions, I take decisions and then make them right" means Ratan Tata does not wait for a guaranteed "right" decision. Instead, he makes decisions confidently and then works diligently to ensure their success through effort and adaptability. It reflects his proactive and resilient approach to leadership, as seen in his turnaround of Tata Motors and the acquisition of Jaguar-Land Rover.
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Question: 3
Give reasons:
Ratan Tata decided to sell his passenger car business.
Give reasons:
Ratan Tata decided to sell his passenger car business.
Ratan Tata decided to sell his passenger car business.
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Give reasons:
Ratan Tata decided to sell his passenger car business because:
1. Failure of Tata Indica: The Tata Indica, launched in 1998, failed in its first year, and the experiment seemed unsuccessful.
2. External advice: Many people advised him to sell the passenger car business due to its poor performance.
Ratan Tata decided to sell his passenger car business because:
1. Failure of Tata Indica: The Tata Indica, launched in 1998, failed in its first year, and the experiment seemed unsuccessful.
2. External advice: Many people advised him to sell the passenger car business due to its poor performance.
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Question: 4
Personal Response:
Right decision at the right time is important for success. Express your opinion.
Personal Response:
Right decision at the right time is important for success. Express your opinion.
Right decision at the right time is important for success. Express your opinion.
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I agree that making the right decision at the right time is crucial for success. Timely decisions capitalize on opportunities and mitigate risks. For example, Ratan Tata's decision to acquire Jaguar-Land Rover in 2008, when Ford was struggling, was well-timed and led to profits. Delaying or rushing decisions can lead to missed opportunities or failures, as seen in the initial Tata Indica setback. Strategic timing, backed by effort, ensures success in business and life.
I agree that making the right decision at the right time is crucial for success. Timely decisions capitalize on opportunities and mitigate risks. For example, Ratan Tata's decision to acquire Jaguar-Land Rover in 2008, when Ford was struggling, was well-timed and led to profits. Delaying or rushing decisions can lead to missed opportunities or failures, as seen in the initial Tata Indica setback. Strategic timing, backed by effort, ensures success in business and life.
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Question: 5
Grammar:
Do as directed:
(i) He worked hard building a better consumer electronics division. (Rewrite the sentence using the infinitive form of the underlined word)
(ii) Tata Group launched the passenger car Tata Indica. (Rewrite it beginning with 'The passenger car Tata Indica launched by the Tata Group')
Grammar:
Do as directed:
(i) He worked hard building a better consumer electronics division. (Rewrite the sentence using the infinitive form of the underlined word)
(ii) Tata Group launched the passenger car Tata Indica. (Rewrite it beginning with 'The passenger car Tata Indica launched by the Tata Group')
Do as directed:
(i) He worked hard building a better consumer electronics division. (Rewrite the sentence using the infinitive form of the underlined word)
(ii) Tata Group launched the passenger car Tata Indica. (Rewrite it beginning with 'The passenger car Tata Indica launched by the Tata Group')
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Grammar:
(i) Infinitive form: The gerund "building" is replaced with the infinitive "to build" for grammatical accuracy.
Rewritten: He worked hard to build a better consumer electronics division.
(ii) Rewrite with new beginning: The sentence is restructured to start with the object and use passive voice.
Rewritten: The passenger car Tata Indica was launched by the Tata Group.
(i) Infinitive form: The gerund "building" is replaced with the infinitive "to build" for grammatical accuracy.
Rewritten: He worked hard to build a better consumer electronics division.
(ii) Rewrite with new beginning: The sentence is restructured to start with the object and use passive voice.
Rewritten: The passenger car Tata Indica was launched by the Tata Group.
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Question: 6
Vocabulary:
Give antonyms.
(i) Profit
(ii) Prevent
Vocabulary:
Give antonyms.
(i) Profit
(ii) Prevent
Give antonyms.
(i) Profit
(ii) Prevent
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Vocabulary:
Antonyms based on context:
(i) Profit: Loss (opposite of financial gain).
(ii) Prevent: Allow (opposite of stopping an action).
Antonyms based on context:
(i) Profit: Loss (opposite of financial gain).
(ii) Prevent: Allow (opposite of stopping an action).
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Question: 7
Summary:
Write a summary of the above extract with a suitable title with the help of the given points/hints:
Ratan Tata's early career * early setback in passenger car business * his meeting with Bill Ford * his success in passenger car business * purchase of Jaguar and Ford's Land Rover.
Summary:
Write a summary of the above extract with a suitable title with the help of the given points/hints:
Ratan Tata's early career * early setback in passenger car business * his meeting with Bill Ford * his success in passenger car business * purchase of Jaguar and Ford's Land Rover.
Write a summary of the above extract with a suitable title with the help of the given points/hints:
Ratan Tata's early career * early setback in passenger car business * his meeting with Bill Ford * his success in passenger car business * purchase of Jaguar and Ford's Land Rover.
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A summary should concisely cover key points in the order of significance, with a title that captures the essence of the narrative.
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The summary encapsulates Ratan Tata's journey using the provided points:
- Early career: Started at Tata Steel, later managed NELCO despite setbacks.
- Early setback: Tata Indica's failure in 1998 led to advice to sell the car business.
- Meeting with Bill Ford: Ford's humiliating remarks in Detroit motivated Tata to persevere.
- Success in passenger car business: Tata Motors overcame initial failures to thrive.
- Purchase of Jaguar-Land Rover: Acquired Ford's luxury brand in 2008, turning it profitable.
The title reflects his transformation of challenges into triumphs through decisive action.
- Early career: Started at Tata Steel, later managed NELCO despite setbacks.
- Early setback: Tata Indica's failure in 1998 led to advice to sell the car business.
- Meeting with Bill Ford: Ford's humiliating remarks in Detroit motivated Tata to persevere.
- Success in passenger car business: Tata Motors overcame initial failures to thrive.
- Purchase of Jaguar-Land Rover: Acquired Ford's luxury brand in 2008, turning it profitable.
The title reflects his transformation of challenges into triumphs through decisive action.
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