Which of the following is a potential risk involved with information management?

• Higher interest rates

• Increased use of outsourcing

• Privacy and security issues

• Increased competition

Constructive criticism is advice that is

• irrelevant and not intended to be taken seriously.

• useful and intended to improve something.

• personally offensive and usually uncalled for.

• critical and intended to hurt someone's feelings.

Which of the following is an example of a law:

• You must wait in line to check out at the grocery store.

• You must follow the speed limit while driving.

• Your school's dress code does not allow sleeveless tops.

• You cannot use profane language at school.

As a team member, should you try to encourage others on the team?

• No, this isn't part of your role as a team member.

• No, management should encourage the team members.

• Yes, this will help your fellow team members.

• Yes, share praise you receive for your own work.

Which of the following is true about listening:

• Passive listening is best for complex messages.

• Listening occurs automatically.

• Listening requires effort.

• Hearing and listening are the same thing.

The major reason people fail to reach their goals is that they

• have a positive attitude.

• want the goal sincerely.

• are too enthusiastic.

• give up too soon.

What is the first step to monitoring projects?

• Gathering data using appropriate tools

• Making changes and corrections

• Deciding what to monitor and who will monitor it

• Communicating changes to stakeholders

Bill, Tara, and Lauren work for a small manufacturing firm that produces designer jeans. Bill is the fabric buyer; Tara buys the small items needed to construct the jeans; and Lauren sews the jeans. What does Lauren need from Bill and Tara to do her job?

• Thread, buttons, and zippers from Tara and denim from Bill

• Zippers, buttons and snaps from Tara and corduroy from Bill

• Buttons, thread, and denim from Bill and zippers from Tara

• Corduroy from Tara and zippers, snaps, and pins from Bill

When Jeremy develops his personal budget, he should categorize the money that he spends on food, clothing, and entertainment as

• relational outflows.

• variable expenses.

• fixed costs.

• periodic investments.

When posting on your company's social media page, it is important to

• avoid posting any content that is new or interesting.

• ensure your message aligns with company values.

• make aggressive attacks on your competitors' products.

• say whatever is on your mind at the current moment.