POB Unit 3.00

In which part of a SMART goal would one track progress toward his/her outcome?

• specific

• measurable

• realistic

• timely

Doug is 18 years old and has decided to run for president when he turns 35. He has set which type of goal?

• long-term

• short-term

• unattainable

• unrealistic

In the decision-making process, which step occurs after the need is determined?

• acting on the decision

• considering the choices

• gathering the information

• making a decision

Several employees are facing the possibility of being laid off from work. By concluding that they should look for new jobs before that happens, they are:

• solving problems

• doing research

• asking questions

• gathering information

After an employee collects the necessary facts, what is the next step that an employee should take to solve a problem?

• analyze the information

• define the problem

• act on assumptions

• make a decision

The newly redesigned Toyota Corolla is an example of:

• product innovation

• process innovation

• position innovation

• paradigm innovation

Employees who have innovation skills are able to:

• socialize effectively

• behave aggressively

• react to problems

• think in new ways

Shannon's best friend has been excluding her lately. They were supposed to go shopping together, but her friend called and canceled. Shannon is upset about it. This is an example of which type of problem?

• peer

• work

• school

• professional

An important problem-solving skill for individuals to have is the ability to be:

• aggressive

• objective

• economical

• judgmental

Which is an internal factor that might influence a business owner's decision making?

• opinions of others

• competitor's activities

• comfort with risk

• market share