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Как понять задание? Что именно хотят подразумевая "эквиваленты"?Перевод?

to perform functions; managers of departments; top managers; sales managers; a set of customers; sales force; the scope of activities; the working foreman; staffing; by trial and error; to learn from study and experience; native abilities; humanities