Workplace Readiness - Unit One Quiz

What is TRUE about intrinsic motivation?

• Performance incentives are an example of intrinsic motivation.

• Only people with aptitudes are inspired by a sense of pride.

• People feel satisfaction from having completed a behavior.

• Bonuses, awards, and trophies all serve as intrinsic motivators.

What is TRUE about employability skills?

• They are all practical capabilities, like the ability to type.

• They generally stay the same from decade to decade.

• They do not involve human skills or digital fluency.

• They include any abilities you need to succeed at work.

Carolina has been one of the top sales associates in her division for years. She gets along well with her other sales associates and enjoys being friends with many of them. The boss notices Carolina's strong skills and offers her a management position where she will be in charge of the other sales associates. This is a tricky decision for Carolina because she would now be in charge of her peers. Which values conflict is Carolina MOST likely facing?

• leadership vs. acceptance

• security vs. risk

• wealth vs. service

• achievement vs. health

Compare a belief and a value. What is most likely TRUE about a belief?

• Beliefs are the principles people think are most important.

• If a value becomes strong enough, it becomes a belief.

• A belief is an idea that someone considers to be true.

• A belief requires commitment and becomes part of one's character.

Greentree Corporation is looking to hire employees who have an entrepreneurial mindset. Darren wants to be hired by this company but doesn’t know what information he should share with them at the interview. What example should he share to BEST demonstrate his entrepreneurial mindset?

• I am an extrovert who can start a conversation with anyone.

• I have a high level of emotional intelligence and digital fluency.

• I am a self-starter who has created businesses since I was 15.

• I have experienced many failures, but I have learned from them all.

Mateo’s instructor tells him that before he goes further in his job search, he needs to engage in some introspection. How would Mateo's actions BEST demonstrate introspection?

• He is visiting with his friends more frequently.

• He is journaling about his strengths and weaknesses.

• He is asking his parents for a loan to buy professional clothes.

• He is cooking all of his meals at home instead of going out.

In an interview, Adriana is asked to talk about her aptitudes. What is the MOST accurate response she can provide?

• I live in a very diverse community.

• I studied the piano for three years.

• I want to become an actress one day.

• I am an excellent public speaker.

Lin is constantly writing about his day in his journal. What is Lin MOST likely practicing?

• reflection

• extrinsic motivation

• aptitudes

• resilience

What is TRUE about value conflicts?

• Working through these conflicts can help with self-awareness.

• Experiencing conflicts between core values is very rare.

• It is best to ignore value conflicts when applying for a job.

• There is usually one clear winner in each conflict someone faces.

Evie's company is giving a car to the person who has the most sales this month. Evie has decided to work even harder this month to see if she can win it. What does this action BEST represent?

• Intrinsic motivation

• Flow state

• Emotional intelligence

• Extrinsic motivation