End of Semester Test: Essential Career Skills

Match the law or Act under which the organization or person in each scenario can face consequences.

• Jaspreet

• Wagner Act

• Nadia

• Occupational Safety and Health Act

• Ray

• Civil Rights Act

• Helen

• Fair Labor Standards Act

Identify the person demonstrating honesty.

• Sinead is passionate about the environment, and she regularly plants trees.

• Cho is a loyal friend, and everyone relies on her during challenging times

• Manuel always speaks the truth, even if it may be difficult.

• Priyanka helps organize blood donation campaigns every year.

• Jordan often makes generous contributions to a local children's hospital.

Ajay is very skilled at his job. During an appraisal, Ajay’s supervisor acknowledges his excellent work, but then goes on to tell Ajay that he needs improvement in one area. Ajay’s manager explains how communication and networking is an essential part of an effective workplace. The manager explains that building relationships is essential for Ajay’s career growth. Which positive interpersonal skill does Ajay need to improve on?

• honesty

• responsibility

• sociability

• confidence

• open-mindedness

Eric takes long walks while listening to music to reduce brain block when he is designing a product. What is this an example of?

• Creativity

• Resourcefulness

• Innovation

• Ingenuity

• Physical exercise

Which of the following is an example of starting small with self-directed learning?

• thinking about one's own learning style

• coming together in a group to have accountability

• providing resources such as books or internet access

• setting tiny goals in order to track one's progress

Which of the following is an example of employee discrimination based on national origin?

• Leah is denied a promotion because she is pregnant.

• Kimberly is harassed because her husband is from China.

• Brantley does not get a pay raise due to a lack of punctuality.

• Jesse is not called for an interview because she is an agnostic.

Members of a team recently formed to increase sales find themselves constantly disagreeing with each other on the sales strategy to employ. Which stage of team building does this behavior portray?

• A. storming

• B. performing

• C. forming

• D. adjourning

• E. norming

What are three strategies that can help resolve conflict?

• Use I-statements in a conflict situation.

• Let everyone express their feelings.

• Try to resolve the conflict as quickly as possible.

• It is best to avoid conflict.

• Focus on the right things.

Which three are styles of conflict management?

• Communicating

• Competing

• Avoiding

• Accepting

• Accommodating

What of the following practices can help improve your writing skills?

• Proofread your writing.

• Write on topics that do not interest you.

• Skim through your writing.

• Place context clues in the text.