Some employers take opinions from their employees while determining the…
Write an essay.
Some employers take opinions from their employees while determining the areas to invest in. Please explain if this would prove advantageous or disadvantageous.
How to answer: structure and key points
Essay outline
- Introduction: restate the question in your own words and give your position.
- Body paragraph 1: your main reason, with an example.
- Body paragraph 2: a second reason, or the other side and why it is weaker.
- Conclusion: restate your position in one or two sentences.
- Stay on the topic: a response that misses the topic scores zero on every trait.
An outline for this prompt
- The question: Should staff influence investment decisions at work?
- Position: Consulting employees can be useful when managers assess the suggestions carefully.
- Paragraph 1: Staff suggestions could reveal practical problems with equipment or working methods that an investment might address.
- Paragraph 2: Requests may compete for limited funds, so managers should compare their relevance before deciding.
- Conclusion: Recommend listening to staff while retaining a clear process for choosing investments.
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Questions about this question
How do I answer PTE Write Essay #742001?
Introduction: restate the question in your own words and give your position. Body paragraph 1: your main reason, with an example.
How do I get full marks on this Write Essay question?
Answer the exact prompt, keep a clear position, use two developed body paragraphs and stay inside the word limit.
Can I practise #742001 with scoring?
Yes. The practice button on this page opens question #742001 in the RealPTE practice screen, where your answer is scored when you finish.
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Write Essay format (Pearson)
| Prompt | 2–3 sentences |
|---|---|
| Time to answer | 20 minutes |
| Skills assessed | Writing |
| Scored on | Content; Development, structure and coherence; Form; General linguistic range; Grammar usage and mechanics; Vocabulary range; Spelling |
How it is scored
- Full Form credit at 200–300 words; under 120 or over 380 words scores zero.
- A response that misses the topic scores zero on every trait.
- Partial credit applies: a partly correct response still scores.
- Traits are scored by AI; a human expert also reviews Content, Development/Structure/Coherence and General Linguistic Range.
Source: Pearson, PTE Academic & UKVI test format, Part 1: Speaking & Writing, checked 9 October 2026.