Workplace Readiness Skills (B)

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You are working on a time-sensitive project. Your coworker comes to you and says he needs to leave, due to a family emergency. He asks you to complete a project for him that is due that day. Following problem-solving steps, what is the FIRST step you should take to ensure all work is completed?

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Clarify the priority of objectives with the project leader.

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The activity of examining information, events, or relationships and making disciplined assumptions that are clear, rational, open-minded, and based on evidence is:

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critical thinking.

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How would Barry most efficiently determine if the problem is with the power company or the sign itself? Options: A. Reset the circuit breaker in the basement. B. Replace the bulb in the sign. C. Attempt to switch on another device to see if it has power. D. Call an electrician right away.

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Attempt to switch on another device to see if it has power.

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What is the process for making a decision when selecting the best contractor for an upcoming construction job? Options: Evaluate all factors needed and select the most suitable contractor based on the factors; Ask a coworker to help make the decision and select the best contractor using this rationale; Select the contractor who is the most affordable and explain why to your supervisor; Select the contractor who is closest in distance to the job location.

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Evaluate all factors needed and select the most suitable contractor based on the factors.

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Paul feels the schedule posted at his place of employment is confusing. He creates a new form and presents it to his manager, sharing his thoughts on how it could improve the current schedule. This shows Paul's:

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initiative.

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Which of the following best resembles initiative? A. Following leadership obediently B. Seizing a leadership opportunity C. Ethically demonstrating opportunity D. Making quality evaluations

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Seizing a leadership opportunity

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Carla believes she is more productive when she listens to music at work, but her boss does not allow it. She should

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follow company policy.

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Justice told his boss he would finish the financial report by Friday. Following through on his commitment is an example of which positive workplace trait?

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integrity

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Being a responsible citizen means you should

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make ethical decisions.

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Complying with workplace policies demonstrates:

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integrity.