Work Place Readiness

An employee at an auto repair garage proposes a new, efficient way to safely dispose of used motor oil. This is an example of:

• teamwork

• creativity and innovation

• critical thinking and problem solving

• work ethic

Which is the best example of "demonstrating creativity and innovation"?

• Evaluating potential solutions and resources

• Developing and/or improving products, services, or processes

• Displaying a disciplined work ethic

• Prioritizing your job tasks on a daily basis

Eli proposed a plan to expand his business while cutting costs. This is an example of:

• professionalism

• big-picture thinking

• dependability

• creativity

Shawnee submitted new procedures to her supervisor on how to improve sales and service, based on a new model she learned about during a professional development conference. These new procedures represent a(n):

• negotiation

• innovation

• collaboration

• initiative

During a staff meeting, a supervisor asks employees to bring new ideas to the next staff meeting that will improve customer service. The BEST way to come up with good ideas is to

• research how competitors have done it

• ignore requests that are outside of your job description

• ask your coworkers what they would do

• consult the employee handbook

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?

• Concentrate on your project first

• Tell your coworker you are unable to help

• Evaluate the coworker's role and performance with the project leader

• Clarify the priority of objectives with the project leader

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

• subjectivity

• critical thinking

• brainstorming

• managing resources

The first thing Barry does when he opens the home improvement store each day is to switch on the lighted “Open” sign. Today, the sign does not come on. How would Barry most efficiently determine if the problem is with the power company or the sign itself?

• Reset the circuit breaker in the basement

• Replace the bulb in the sign

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

• Call an electrician right away

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:

• values

• integrity

• diversity awareness

• initiative

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

• try to convince her boss of her point of view

• put on headphones to listen in private

• follow company policy

• listen to it anyway since it is good for productivity