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Professional Development

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A personal grooming guideline for both males and females to follow is to

a)

use the latest hair color

b)

use excessive makeup

c)

bathe or shower daily

d)

shave legs regularly

2.

What effect does orderly and systematic behavior have on stress in the workplace?

a)

Increases stress

b)

reduces stress

c)

maintains stress

d)

Creates stress

3.

A lesser goal which must be achieved in order to reach a main goal is called a(n)

a)

subgoal

b)

primary goal

c)

alternate goal

d)

limited goal

4.

Quinn always asks questions and learns as much as she can at work. As a result, she often has innovative ideas. Quinn demonstrates

a)

determination

b)

curiosity

c)

risk-taking ability

d)

flexibility

5.

All of your friends are coming over for dinner tonight. Instead of asking what they'd like to eat, you decide to order pizza. What style of decision making are you using?

a)

Moderate-input

b)

Maximum input

c)

Minimum input

d)

Managing input

6.

Which of the following is an important step in solving problems in business:

a)

Gathering unrelated information

b)

Identifying possible alternatives

c)

Making preliminary conclusions

d)

Including personal opinions

7.

Which of the following is true based on Maslow's theory of need satisfication:

a)

Most people are able to satisfy only lower level needs

b)

Self-esteem needs must be satisfied before physical needs can become important

c)

All levels of needs are important and can be satisfied simultaneoulsy

d)

Lower level needs must be satisfied before higher level needs can become important.

8.

Which of the following is one way that employers expect their employees to show loyalty to the business:

a)

ignoring safety hazards

b)

socializing with coworkers

c)

coming to work on time

d)

working overtime without pay

9.

A manufacturer might require all its employees to wear hard hats and protective eye-wear when walking through the facility's warehouse and factory to

a)

prevent outsiders from entering the premises

b)

protect the employees' rights to work under safe conditions

c)

meet international safety, health and ethical standards

d)

avoid lawsuits related to natural and environmental liability

10.

The best way for people to obtain information about a variety of career fields and options is by

a)

reading virtual textbooks

b)

completing job applications

c)

accessing online employment services

d)

joining social organizations

11.

Individuals often succeed in occupations that require the skills match their

a)

values

b)

attitudes

c)

behaviors

d)

aptitudes

12.

Employees who work in certain professions are required to pass an examination and obtain a

a)

patent

b)

sponsor

c)

license

d)

charter

13.

The most likely reason an individual might turn a woodworking hobby into a business is because of

a)

guaranteed financial security

b)

sales quotas

c)

personal satisifcation

d)

higher taxes

14.

An effective technique in conducting a job search is writing to personnel directors and

a)

asking them to respond immediately

b)

inviting them to lunch

c)

requesting salary information

d)

addressing them by name

15.

Some job application forms ask why the applicant left a previous job. Which of the following would be an acceptable answer to this question:

a)

"I wanted to get out of a difficult situation."

b)

"I couldn't get along with my supervisor."

c)

"I was expected to do too much work. "

d)

"I was seeking a more responsible job."

16.

When asked questions during an employment interview, applicants should

a)

change the subject

b)

answer in full

c)

nod in agreement

d)

say "yes" or "no"

17.

A job interview follow-up letter can be a valuable tool for applicants who are nervous during a job interview because the letter can

a)

overcome the impression they made during the interview

b)

include anything that the applicant forgot to mention

c)

persuade the interviewer to hire them for the job

d)

demonstrate their skill in oral communication

18.

The purpose for writing a letter of application is to introduce yourself and to

a)

describe your resume in detail

b)

schedule a time for an interview

c)

explain your salary requirements

d)

express your interest in the job opening

19.

An effective resume provides a prospective employer with the information needed to judge the applicant's qualifications without being

a)

specific

b)

conscise

c)

detailed

d)

lengthy

20.

One way that individuals can obtain valuable work experience before applying for full-time playing positions is to

a)

attend summer school

b)

research the industry

c)

complete an apprenticeship

d)

serve an internship

21.

Why do many businesses provide opportunities for their employees to continue their education or receive additional training?

a)

to identify problems in the company

b)

to provide financial assistance

c)

to support the local community college

d)

to be able to promote from within

22.

If three employees have the same level of ability and competence, what factor might a business use to decide which one to promote?

a)

tenure

b)

seniority

c)

age

d)

gender

23.

Because her employer requests that employees refrain from engaging in distracting activities and noise int eh workplace, Alicia turns off her smartphones's ringer when she arrives at work each day. Alicia is

a)

performing her work efficiently

b)

exhibiting a positive attitude

c)

following a company policy

d)

respecting her coworkers' privacy

24.

Which of the following is the most serious consequence to an employee who fails to follow the business's rules of conduct:

a)

verbal warning

b)

written documentation

c)

suspension

d)

dismissal

25.

At Oh-So-Good Gourmet Cookie Company, Todd is the warehouse manager, Pamela is the lead shipping clerk, David is a part-time shipping clerk, Carrie is the shipping supervisor and Sharon is the vice president of distribution. Following a vertical chain of command, who is Carrie's direct supervisor?

a)

David

b)

Sharon

c)

Pamela

d)

Todd