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Workplace Readiness Skills Timed Additional Practice 1-8

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

You have researched the history of a product development and are about to propose providing an additional service to your customers that should create return business and customer loyalty. This proposal is an example of:

a)

work ethic and adaptability

b)

creativity and innovation

c)

integrity and resolve

d)

customer service

2.

Eli proposed a plan to expand his business while cutting costs. This is an example of:

a)

professionalism

b)

big-picture thinking

c)

dependability

d)

creativity

3.

Jasmine created an interactive department calendar, using an app to track attendance. Essentially she demonstrated

a)

creativity

b)

efficiency

c)

professionalism

d)

big picture thinking

4.

Shawnee submitted new procedures to her supervisor on how to improve sales and service, based on a new model she learned about during a professional development conference. These new procedures represent

a)

negotiation

b)

innovation

c)

collaboration

d)

initiative

5.

An example of demonstrating creativity and innovation at work is to:

a)

arrive to work on time each day

b)

follow work protocol as stated by the employee policies

c)

have a positive relationship with your manager

d)

learn to do your job more efficiently

6.

The ability to find and allocate available resources to improve a product or service is an example of:

a)

critical thinking

b)

innovation

c)

information security

d)

career management

7.

During a staff meeting, a supervisor asks employees to bring new ideas to the next staff meeting that will improve customer service. The BEST way to come up with good ideas it to

a)

research how competitors have done it

b)

ignore requests that are outside of your job description

c)

ask your coworkers what they would do

d)

consult the employee handbook

8.

Which of the following statements best resembles the creative process?

a)

Find a disruption and imitate it

b)

Find a repeating pattern

c)

find a pattern and disrupt it

d)

focus on a single idea and repeat it

9.

The first thing Barry does when he opens the home improvement store each day is to switch on the lighted "open" sign. Today, the sign does not come on. How would Barry most efficiently determine if the problem is with the power company or the sign itself?

a)

Reset the circuit breaker in the basement

b)

Replace the bulb in the sign

c)

Attempt to switch on another device to see if it has power

d)

call an electrician right away

10.

Laurette's supervisor asks her to select the best contractor for an upcoming construction job. Laurette narrows the choices down to four. What is the process for making her decision.

a)

Evaluate all factors needed and select the most suitable contractor based on the factors

b)

Ask a coworker to help make the decision and select the best contractor using this rationale

c)

Select the contractor who is the most affordable and explain why to your supervisor

d)

Select the contractor who is closest in distance to the job location

11.

Being a responsible citizen means you should

a)

make ethical decisions

b)

be number one if your office

c)

be as productive as possible on the job

d)

try to please everyone around you

12.

Complying with workplace policies demonstrates:

a)

Creativity

b)

Diversity

c)

Integrity

d)

Sensitivity

13.

While working as a restaurant cashier, your friends come in to eat dinner. You should

a)

serve them free food

b)

give them a discount on their food order using your employee discount

c)

tell hem you are not allowed to serve them

d)

treat them as you would any other customers

14.

Sylvia regularly stays after work to complete tasks. She demonstrates:

a)

Tactfullness

b)

Work Ethic

c)

Self representation

d)

Short term goal setting

15.

Your supervisor asks you to come in on Saturday to finish your marketing presentation because the client is coming in earlier than originally expected, on Monday morning. You already have weekend plans. What is the expectation?

a)

Reschedule your plans

b)

Negotiate with your supervisor

c)

Get someone to cover for you

d)

Call the client to reschedule his visit

16.

Hector worked for a renewable energy company but was recently fired. He did his job better than any of the other workers in his department, but he often refused to help others with their work. Hector did his work well but never did anything extra. Why is he consistently passed over for promotion?

a)

The boss does not like Hector

b)

Hector outperforms others and made them look less skilled

c)

The boss expects too much from Hector

d)

He does not have a good work ethic

17.

As an employee, employers assess your work ethic based on your:

a)

Appearance

b)

Attitude

c)

Fairness to others

d)

Unused personal leave

18.

Which of the following strategies for dealing with conflict requires input from both sides to work through differences to find a win-win solution?

a)

Avoidance

b)

Denial

c)

Negotiation

d)

Competition

19.

When resolving conflict, the main goal is to:

a)

debate the problem and choose a winner

b)

find middle ground or a win-win solution

c)

explore solutions but punish both parties

d)

determine the strengths and weaknesses of concerns

20.

All of the following are barriers to respecting diversity EXCEPT:

a)

fear

b)

stereotyping

c)

segregation

d)

acceptance

21.

A customer service worker due to her religious beliefs has refused to serve someone. What should the employee expect?

a)

That a coworker will step in on her behalf and serve the customer

b)

To be fire, reassigned or demoted

c)

A promotion for demonstrating integrity

d)

That no harm is done to the customer

22.

Teaching employees to manage conflict, to collaborate, and to understand cultural differences creates a work environment that supports:

a)

integrity

b)

work ethic

c)

diversity

d)

critical thinking

23.

Being considerate of other people and cultures is an example of which workplace readiness skill?

a)

Respect for diversity

b)

Professionalism

c)

Work ethic

d)

Critical Thinking

24.

While in the workplace, you meet a person with a disability. You should

a)

avoid eye contact and do not offer any assistance

b)

ask a coworker to help the person if you have no experience

c)

treat the person with dignity and respect

d)

ask questions about the origin of the person's disability