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Work Ethic

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

: an attitude of determination and dedication toward one's job.

a)

Courteous

b)

Work Ethic

c)

Negative

d)

Dedication

2.

: the quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose.

a)

Purpose

b)

Consequence

c)

Dependability

d)

Dedication

3.

: the state or fact of being accountable or to blame for something

Or

: the opportunity or ability to act independently and make decisions without authorization.

a)

Accountable

b)

Responsibility

c)

Opportunity

d)

Authorization

4.

: the act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc.

a)

Talking

b)

Communication

c)

Feelings

d)

Doughnut

5.

: Professionalism is skill or behavior that goes beyond how an ordinary person would behave in a more formal or business-like manner. ... An example of professionalism is a business person who is dressed in a suit and tie, has good manners, and shows good business sense.

a)

Sleeping

b)

Business

c)

Skill

d)

Professionalism

6.

: regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of others.

a)

Regard

b)

Traditions

c)

Respect

d)

Philosophy

7.

: the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others.

a)

Conduct

b)

Behavior

c)

Discipline

d)

Acting

8.

: firmness of purpose; resoluteness.

Determination is defined as a firm intent or a decision which has been reached. An example of determination is the strength to keep applying for jobs after being turned down by dozens of potential employers.

a)

Determination

b)

Decision

c)

Application

d)

Supper

9.

: a paid or unpaid position of regular employment. a task or piece of work, especially one that is paid. Duty or responsibility.

a)

Application

b)

Work

c)

Employment

d)

Job

10.

: to have a reason to do something and finish it.

a)

Grocery

b)

Sleepiness

c)

Motivation

d)

Reason

11.

Sara has completed all her assigned tasks for her shift. A co-worker clearly is behind on her assigned tasks. What should Sara do?

a)

Do nothing

b)

Offer to help the co-worker

c)

Help the co-worker if the co-worker agrees to pay Sara for her help

12.

Carla believes she is more productive when she listens to music at work, but her boss does not allow it. She should:

a)

Try to convince her boss of her point of view

b)

Put on headphones to listen in private

c)

Follow company policy

13.

Which of the following is NOT a good strategy for time management?

a)

Make a list

b)

Prepare the night before

c)

Set priorities

d)

Call your friends often for advice

14.

A responsible worker does which of the following?

a)

Blames others

b)

Thinks before acting

c)

Gives up easily

15.

The principle that hard work is necessary and worthy of reward. A belief in the importance of hard work for positive growth as an individual and as a collective whole.

a)

growth mindset

b)

work ethic

c)

transferable skills

d)

smart goals

16.

Which of the following does NOT demonstrate a positive work ethic?

a)

Arriving at school on time

b)

Sleeping during class

c)

Doing all of your schoolwork

17.

Which of the following is NOT a good strategy for time management?

a)

Make a list

b)

Prepare the night before

c)

Set priorities

d)

Play tons of video games

18.

You finish work 15 minutes early and are typically allowed to leave when done. You notice a coworker has about 25 minutes of work left. Which would be a work ethic “best practice”?

a)

You think to yourself, they probably goofed off today and deserve it and leave.

b)

You know how important teamwork is, so you stay to help your coworker hoping two hands will make the work go quickly.

c)

You ask other coworkers if the late worker was goofing around before you make your decision.

d)

You tell the coworker you will help and lecture them about having a better work ethic.

19.
_____________________ skills such as writing, speaking and body language are important work ethics so that you can be clear in your messages to others.
a)
Communication
b)
Cooperation
c)
Honesty
d)
Integrity
20.
If you can keep things at work in order and have a neat workplace, then you have great______________.
a)
Loyalty
b)
Organizational Skills
c)
Productivity
d)
Respect
21.
It is important to have a good ____________ to be successful in your career.
a)
Appearance
b)
Attendance
c)
Attitude
d)
Respect
22.
It is important to be at work every day and on time unless you are sick or have a family emergency.
a)
Appearance
b)
Attendance
c)
Attitude
d)
Respect
23.
If you don’t have __________________, you can really get in trouble for lying, cheating or deceiving others.
a)
Communication
b)
Cooperation
c)
Honesty
d)
Integrity
24.

You are walking through the shop and see a piece of trash on the ground. Which would be a work ethic “best practice”?

a)

You pick it up.

b)

You point it out to the cleaning crew.

c)

You ask your coworkers who dropped it and tell them to come get it.

d)

You walk past it, because it isn’t your problem.

25.

You take a bus to and from work. Today your shift ends at 10:00 pm, but you finish all of your jobs by 9:30 pm. What should you do next?

a)

Leave quickly so you can catch the bus at 9:40 and get home sooner.

b)

Ask your supervisor for more work to do until 10:00 pm, then catch the bus at 10:10.

c)

Hang out in the break room until 10:00 pm, then catch the bus at 10:10.

d)

Keep working or hang out in the breakroom, as long as you stay until 10:00 pm.

26.

Which ending to the following statement best describes you?

When I need to leave the house at a certain time, ...

a)

I am usually ready a few minutes early.

b)

I am usually ready right on time.

c)

I am often a few minutes late.

d)

I start getting ready when it's time to leave.

27.

If your work shift starts at 9:00, when would be the BEST time to arrive at work?

a)

8:00

b)

Around 8:45

c)

9:00

d)

Anytime before 9:15

28.

Your shift ends at 2:30. Your boss told you to mop the floor before you leave. It’s 2:30 and you haven’t finished mopping yet. You should:

a)

Stop mopping--finish it during your next shift.

b)

Ask your co-worker to finish the mopping.

c)

Finish the mopping even though you will leave late.

d)

Stop working. It’s more important to leave on time than to finish the mopping.

29.

You are busy filing reports when you notice 2 of your co-workers drinking coffee and talking about their favorite video game. What do you do?

a)

Tell your supervisor whenever you see someone who isn’t working.

b)

Stop filing and go say hello to your co-workers to be friendly.

c)

Ignore your co-workers and keep filing.

d)

Tell your co-workers that they will be fired if they keep talking.

30.

You just spent a long time working carefully on a task. Your supervisor tells you that you made a mistake and will have to do it all over. You feel yourself getting frustrated. What will you do?

a)

Take a deep breath. Ask the supervisor to explain what you did wrong and then re-do the task.

b)

Complain to your co-workers that the boss is unfair.

c)

Tell the boss you quit--you're not cut out for this job.

d)

Take a deep breath. Politely explain to the boss that it's not your fault and you should not have to do it over.