108 Basic Employability Skills #2

What is the primary objective of completing the module on Basic Employability Skills?

• To learn about job application processes

• To understand workplace ethics

• To explain the importance of critical thinking and problem-solving

• To study the history of employment

Which of the following is NOT listed as a specific outcome of learning critical thinking in the module?

• Describing barriers to solving problems

• Solving problems using critical thinking

• Describing problems related to planning and scheduling

• Learning to communicate effectively in a team

According to the module, what should one be able to describe concerning critical thinking?

• Its role in innovation and creativity

• Critical thinking and barriers to solving problems

• Its impact on personal life only

• Methods to teach critical thinking to others

What does the term "Tardiness" refer to in a work environment?

• Leaving work early

• Arriving late for work

• Working overtime

• Taking long breaks

What is meant by "Absenteeism" in the context of employment?

• Working from home

• A consistent failure to show up for work

• Arriving on time

• Participating in team meetings

What should you do to remain objective when evaluating information?

• Let personal feelings influence your judgment

• Ignore the opinions of experts

• Do not let personal feelings get in the way of fairly evaluating information

• Only use information that confirms your existing beliefs

When trying to solve a problem, why is it important to determine the cause and effect?

• It helps to prolong the problem

• It is not useful in problem solving

• It helps to identify solutions that may prevent future issues

• It makes the problem more complex

What should you do when new information does not align with what you already know?

• Immediately accept the new information as true

• Compare the new information with what you already know and question its validity

• Disregard the new information completely

• Avoid asking further questions about the new information

How should you approach the evaluation of each option when solving a problem?

• Consider if each can be justified

• Choose the easiest option available

• Ignore the potential consequences of each option

• Select the option that is most popular

What is one of the barriers to problem solving mentioned in the text?

• Lack of resources

• Being closed-minded

• Poor time management

• Insufficient data