Workplace Readiness #2

Front

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?

Back

Clarify the priority of objectives with the project leader.

Front

How would Barry most efficiently determine if the problem is with the power company or the sign itself?

Back

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

Front

Laurette’s supervisor asks her to select the best contractor for an upcoming construction job. Laurette narrows the choices down to four contractors. What is the process for making her decision?

Back

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

Front

Paul feels the schedule at work is confusing and creates a new form to improve it. What does this show about Paul?

Back

initiative.

Front

Complying with workplace policies demonstrates

Back

Integrity

Front

While working as a restaurant cashier, your friends come in to eat dinner. You should

Back

treat them as you would any other customers.

Front

You are working at a graphic design firm. Your team is working on an important project and your team leader asks you to stay late to meet a deadline. Since you normally get off at 5 p.m. from work, you previously agreed to take a neighbor to an important appointment at 6:30 p.m. What should you do?

Back

Make other arrangements for your neighbor and stay to finish the project deadline.

Front

Even though Carla wants to view the updates on her social media accounts, she stays on task and waits for her scheduled break. Carla is demonstrating:

Back

work ethic.

Front

Sylvia regularly stays after work to complete tasks. She demonstrates:

Back

work ethic.

Front

Your supervisor asks you to come in on Saturday to finish your marketing presentation because the client is coming in earlier than originally expected, on Monday morning. You already have weekend plans. What is the expectation?

Back

Reschedule your plans.