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WorksheetsProfessional Development
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
A personal grooming guideline for both males and females to follow is to
use the latest hair color
use excessive makeup
bathe or shower daily
shave legs regularly
What effect does orderly and systematic behavior have on stress in the workplace?
Increases stress
reduces stress
maintains stress
Creates stress
A lesser goal which must be achieved in order to reach a main goal is called a(n)
subgoal
primary goal
alternate goal
limited goal
Quinn always asks questions and learns as much as she can at work. As a result, she often has innovative ideas. Quinn demonstrates
determination
curiosity
risk-taking ability
flexibility
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?
Moderate-input
Maximum input
Minimum input
Managing input
Which of the following is an important step in solving problems in business:
Gathering unrelated information
Identifying possible alternatives
Making preliminary conclusions
Including personal opinions
Which of the following is true based on Maslow's theory of need satisfication:
Most people are able to satisfy only lower level needs
Self-esteem needs must be satisfied before physical needs can become important
All levels of needs are important and can be satisfied simultaneoulsy
Lower level needs must be satisfied before higher level needs can become important.
Which of the following is one way that employers expect their employees to show loyalty to the business:
ignoring safety hazards
socializing with coworkers
coming to work on time
working overtime without pay
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
prevent outsiders from entering the premises
protect the employees' rights to work under safe conditions
meet international safety, health and ethical standards
avoid lawsuits related to natural and environmental liability
The best way for people to obtain information about a variety of career fields and options is by
reading virtual textbooks
completing job applications
accessing online employment services
joining social organizations
Individuals often succeed in occupations that require the skills match their
values
attitudes
behaviors
aptitudes
Employees who work in certain professions are required to pass an examination and obtain a
patent
sponsor
license
charter
The most likely reason an individual might turn a woodworking hobby into a business is because of
guaranteed financial security
sales quotas
personal satisifcation
higher taxes
An effective technique in conducting a job search is writing to personnel directors and
asking them to respond immediately
inviting them to lunch
requesting salary information
addressing them by name
Some job application forms ask why the applicant left a previous job. Which of the following would be an acceptable answer to this question:
"I wanted to get out of a difficult situation."
"I couldn't get along with my supervisor."
"I was expected to do too much work. "
"I was seeking a more responsible job."
When asked questions during an employment interview, applicants should
change the subject
answer in full
nod in agreement
say "yes" or "no"
A job interview follow-up letter can be a valuable tool for applicants who are nervous during a job interview because the letter can
overcome the impression they made during the interview
include anything that the applicant forgot to mention
persuade the interviewer to hire them for the job
demonstrate their skill in oral communication
The purpose for writing a letter of application is to introduce yourself and to
describe your resume in detail
schedule a time for an interview
explain your salary requirements
express your interest in the job opening
An effective resume provides a prospective employer with the information needed to judge the applicant's qualifications without being
specific
conscise
detailed
lengthy
One way that individuals can obtain valuable work experience before applying for full-time playing positions is to
attend summer school
research the industry
complete an apprenticeship
serve an internship
Why do many businesses provide opportunities for their employees to continue their education or receive additional training?
to identify problems in the company
to provide financial assistance
to support the local community college
to be able to promote from within
If three employees have the same level of ability and competence, what factor might a business use to decide which one to promote?
tenure
seniority
age
gender
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
performing her work efficiently
exhibiting a positive attitude
following a company policy
respecting her coworkers' privacy
Which of the following is the most serious consequence to an employee who fails to follow the business's rules of conduct:
verbal warning
written documentation
suspension
dismissal
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?
David
Sharon
Pamela
Todd
