Unit 1.6: Developing skills for business

Transferable skills are important in a business environment because they:

• are specific to a single job role and cannot be applied elsewhere.

• can be applied in various job roles and industries, enhancing flexibility and adaptability.

• are only relevant in non-business settings.

• are not valued by employers.

The role of transferable skills in meeting the demands of a modern business is to:

• Enhance employee adaptability and problem-solving abilities

• Limit employee growth to specific tasks

• Focus solely on technical skills

• Ignore the importance of communication

It is important for employees to continually develop their skills because:

• it helps them stay competitive in the job market.

• it allows them to demand higher salaries.

• it ensures job security.

• it leads to personal growth and satisfaction.

People skills are important in a business setting because they help in:

• Improving technical skills

• Enhancing interpersonal relationships

• Increasing product sales

• Reducing operational costs

Leadership skills support individuals in achieving a successful career by:

• Enhancing communication and teamwork

• Increasing technical knowledge

• Focusing solely on individual tasks

• Avoiding responsibility

Teamwork and collaboration are important in achieving a common goal because:

• they allow for diverse perspectives and skills to be utilized.

• they slow down the process.

• they create unnecessary conflict.

• they make individual work more important.

Emotional intelligence is the ability to:

• Understand and manage your own emotions and the emotions of others

• Solve mathematical problems quickly

• Memorize large amounts of information

• Perform physical tasks with great skill

Emotional intelligence supports individuals in achieving a successful career by:

• Enhancing communication skills

• Improving technical skills

• Increasing physical strength

• Providing financial knowledge

Negotiation skills impact the success of a business by:

• Improving communication and relationships

• Increasing costs and expenses

• Decreasing employee morale

• Reducing customer satisfaction

Problem solving skills support individuals in achieving a successful career by:

• Enhancing decision-making abilities

• Improving communication skills

• Increasing physical strength

• Reducing the need for teamwork