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Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 32mins
In order to be understood on the telephone, a business's employees should always ..
speak from notes
use technical terminology
enunciate clearly
SPEAK CLEARLY
Which is NOT a tool that people use when participating in discussions?
Point out missing information
Sharing a personal experiance
Building on someone else's comment
Helping the group summarize what has been said
Individuals who are able to defend their ideas objectively provide others with ..
personal opinions
emotional information
logical evidence
unrelated statistics
All calls coming into a business should end as pleasantly as possible in order to ..
provide callers with accurate information
make the best use of an employee's time
help an employee get a good review
leave a good last impression with callers
What type of communication style is usually appropriate for evaluation or counselling interviews with employees?
Casual
Former
Routine
Technical
Which is a reason why it is important to organize information before preparing a business report ..
to investigate the cause of the problem
to understand the purpose of the report
to identify the target audience
to arrange findings in a logical manner
Which is an example of a textual graphic that is used in a business report ..
Pie Chart
Pictograph
Map
Flowchart
When organizing information to present in a business report, it is effective to ..
remain objective
interpret the data
develop an outline
determine the purpose
The following information appears at the end of all of Molly's outgoing e-mails ..
carbon copy
attachment
signature
etiquette
A business that writes letters to customers to confirm their orders or requests should make sure that letters contain ..
product ratings and grades
all the necessary information
exchange rates
a map of all business locations
Which is a formatting characteristic of a full-block business letter ..
double-spacing within the paragraph
no paragraph indents
indented first pharagraph
using a right justification for all paragraphs
As Kevin edits a professional report, he is not sure whether to italicize or underscore a book title. To obtain the correct information, Kevin should ..
refer to the appropriate publisher's style manual
ask his coworker for advice
look up the information in a current dictionary
identify the readers' preferences
The project manager sent a memo to her/his team outlining the project goals and task items to achieve the goals. Which aspect of business written communication is being used ..
indirect
information
persuasive
results oriented
When businesses need to formalize the information provided to employees, customers, or other businesses, they often use which type of communication ..
upward
lateral
written
verbal
The primary reason the business benefits when a salespersons practice good grammar relations is that it ..
develops repeat customers
prevents customer objections
promotes quality service
segments the business's market
Which is a characteristic of a good customer service ..
asking many questions
offending people
offering quality service
taking a long time to reply
In which part of a SMART goal would one track progress toward his/her outcome ..
specific
measurable
realistic
timely
In the decision-making progress, which step occurs after the need is determined ..
acting on the decision
considering the choices
gathering the information
making a decision
Doug is 18 years old and has decided to run for president when he turns 35. He has set which type of goal? More than a year ..
long-term
short-term
unattainble
unrealistic
Which is an appropriate reason to the question on an employment application that asks the reason for leaving a previous job ..
demanding employer
never received a promotion
accepted another position
problems with management
Which is a situation that is likely to require a company's employees to obtain special training from an external source ..
demanding employer
never received a promotion
accepted another position
problems with management
Which is a situation that is likely to require a company's employees to obtain special training from an external source
learning a complex computer software program
understanding the company's policy manual
interpreting a quarterly sales report
analyzing results of a research project
Chris likes to watch the space flight reports and to read about plans for the future in space. Space exploration is one of Chris' ..
interests
abilities
skills
aptitudes
What should individuals take into consideration when researching employment opportunities in business ..
future outlook
vacation time
office environment
safety program
People who understand themselves and their unique skills anad abilities usually are able to choose appropriate ..
talents
friends
traits
careers
Jacob interested in pursing a specific business career and sets up a time to talk with a person who works in his field of interest. Jacob is obtaining career information by initiating a/an :
job evolution
internship
discussion forum
exploratory interview
Why do many businesses expect their employees to do their jobs according to strict guidelines ..
to develop an enthusiastic attitude
to exhibit loyal behavior
to create a safe environment
to show an interest in work
Several employees are facing the possibility of being laid off from work. By concluding that they should look for new jobs before that happens, they are ..
solving problems
doing research
asking questions
gathering information
After an employee collects the necessary facts, what is the nest step that an employee should take to solve a problem ..
analyze the information
define the problem
act on assumptions
make a decision
If three employees have the same level of ability and competence, what factor might a business use to decide which one to promote ..
age
gender
seniority
tenure
Chris was interested in a job that was being advertised, but the ad did not provide instructions on whom to contact of the business. What should Chris do when sending a letter of application ..
ask the newspaper who submitted the job ad
address the letter "To whom it may concern"
call to find out who will make the hiring decision
send the letter to the human resources department
Job applicants use headings on their resumes to ..
follow the standard practice for resume preparation
ensure that the information is accurate and concise
organize the information so that it is easy to read
show the employer that the resume provides complete information
