In this 6 Minute English episode, Neil and Catherine explore the intriguing connection between hierarchies, managers, and chickens. The discussion revolves around the impact of hierarchies on productivity, drawing parallels between human workplaces and an interesting chicken experiment.
Today’s movie
6 Minute English – The Connection Between Hierarchies, Managers, and Chickens
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tFbax73NtA
Listening Quiz
Let’s start with a fun quiz related to chickens discussed in the video:
Q1: What is the record number of eggs laid by one chicken in a year?
Q2: Which flock of chickens was the most successful in the experiment?
Q3: What does ‘productivity’ refer to?
Q4: What does the term ‘pecking order’ mean?
Q5: What happens when you ‘suppress’ someone’s productivity?
Vocabulary
Now, let’s dive into the vocabulary highlighted in the video:
Hierarchies help establish clear structures within organizations.
In every team, there is a pecking order that determines decision-making authority.
The flock of geese flew in a V formation across the sky.
The company aims to increase productivity by streamlining processes.
The strict rules suppressed the team’s creativity and innovation.