Unit 7: Resourceful Review

Resourcefulness relates to one's ability to always count on other during times of difficulties.

• True

• False

Consider the following situation: The manager of the local grocery store has recently noticed that the checkout lines are long at certain times of each day. Which of the following is not a proactive and resourceful approach?

• The manager reviews daily sales receipts identify times when sales are highest during the day and adjusts the staffing schedule to include an additional cashier during these times.

• The manager reprimands the employees during the next staff meeting for the long lines.

• The manager invites a small group of employees to analyze the issue and report back with suggestions for reducing the length of time required for checkout.

• The manager emails the regional supervisor to see if she has suggestions or best practices that have proved successful at other stores.

Resourceful people initiate positive change when they see an issue or problem. What is the step in the resourceful approach to problem solving?

• Illumination

• Preparation

• Incubation

• Implementation

Entrepreneur.com identifies six characteristics common in resourceful people. Which of the following is one of those six characteristics.

• Awareness that optimism is more important that action

• Belief there is a solution to every problem, even if it means changing direction

• Confidence in the talents of other members of the team

• Awareness of barriers and constraints

What do resourceful people turn into questions to find possible solutions to a challenge?

• Systems

• Ideas

• Solutions

• Constraints

Which action demonstrates resourceful behavior?

• Arriving early to help the team succeed

• Raising funds for the team project

• Contributing new ideas to help meet organizational goals

• Supporting the team at all costs

Resourceful people are positive. Which statement is a characteristic of a positive person?

• Open-minded

• Imaginative

• Hopeful

• Proactive

Which statement describes a person lacking self-motivation?

• Pushes through setbacks

• Maintains a positive attitude

• Requires encouragement to begin a task

• Boosts morale among peers

Being self-motivated in the workplace requires a person who takes action. Which of the Entrepreneur.com's characteristics of resourceful people best demonstrates self-motivation?

• Self-assured

• Proactive

• Hopeful

• Open-minded

A self-motivated person consistently demonstrates __________ to achieve personal and organization goals.

• direction

• intent

• pursuits

• discipline