Can You Relate LAP Quiz

1. Any two (or more) things are interdependent if they __________ each other.

• 1. rely upon

• 1. know about

• 1. conflict with

• 1. ignore

1. Interdependence is a(n) __________ life situation.

• 1. negative

• 1. normal

• 1. unusual

• 1. difficult

1. The primary reason that people lose or leave their jobs is that they have

• 1. poor self-esteem.

• 1. poor job performance.

• 1. difficulty getting along with others.

• 1. difficulty understanding their jobs.

1. In business, everyone works toward __________ goals.

• 1. undefined

• 1. individual

• 1. unrealistic

• 1. shared

1. When there are frequent personality conflicts in a work group, the result is usually that it

• 1. brings the work effort to a standstill.

• 1. makes the group more compatible.

• 1. adds to the group’s effectiveness.

• 1. interferes with the group’s output.

1. Which of the following is a benefit of effective human relations at work:

• 1. Low productivity

• 1. More downtime

• 1. Increased cooperation

• 1. Increased wages

The way in which supervisors guide the work of employees depends upon their

• technical skills.

• management style.

• desire for success.

• level of education.

1. Authoritarian managers prefer to exercise __________ control over employees.

• 1. a high degree of

• 1. very little

• 1. absolutely no

• 1. only moderate

1. A characteristic of authoritarian managers is that they

• 1. make all significant decisions.

• 1. ask employees for feedback.

• 1. tend to share authority.

• 1. provide only general guidance.

1. A characteristic of democratic managers is that they generally

• 1. explain the reasons behind procedures.

• 1. rely solely upon their own judgment.

• 1. encourage creative ways of doing things.

• 1. give very specific orders and instructions.