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Habit #6 - Synergize

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

True or False

According to The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, synergy is achieved when two or more people work together to create a better solution to a problem than any of them could by themselves alone.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

True or False

Synergy is either your way or my way.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Synergy is: (check the 2 that apply)

a)

Compromise

b)

Teamwork

c)

Tolerating differences

d)

Open-mindedness

4.

Synergy is: (check the 2 that apply)

a)

Working independently

b)

Celebrating differences

c)

Finding new and better solutions

d)

Thinking you are always right

5.

Synergy...(choose the one that best completes the sentence)

a)

happens spontaneously.

b)

Is an alternative source of energy to fossil fuels.

c)

is the result of photosynthesis.

d)

is a process.

6.

True or False

According to the 7 Habits author, "diversity" only refers to race and gender.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

True or False

Diversity can include language, age, education, wealth, interests, style, and skills.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

The 7 Habits author describes 3 common approaches to diversity. Which is NOT one of them?

a)

Ignore diversity

b)

Celebrate diversity

c)

Tolerate diversity

d)

Shun diversity

9.

True or False

According to 7 Habits author, shunners of diversity are afraid of differences and often ridicule others for being different.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

According to the 7 Habits author, tolerators of diversity believe in the right to be different and see differences as strengths to build upon.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Regarding approaches to diversity, which is best for synergy?

a)

Celebrating differences

b)

Ignoring differences

c)

Shunning differences

d)

Tolerating differences

12.

True or False

Celebrating diversity is a challenge for most of us, depending on the issue.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

When the author states, "We are all a minority of one", which choice best describes what the author is saying?

a)

Democracy rules

b)

Each of us is unique

c)

We are all the same

d)

The author never made that statement (hint: don't pick this one)

14.

True or False

The author refers to the 7 kinds of smarts (aka 7 Intelligences) to suggest that we all learn the same.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

True or False

According to the 7 Habits author, everyone sees the world differently and has a different paradigm about themselves, others, and life in general.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Believe your eyes! Is the dress blue/black OR white/gold?

(Note: This is a poll. Please answer honestly. Either answer earns credit; leaving it blank does not)

a)

blue/black

b)

white/gold

17.

Fill in the blank with the best choice

According to the author, once you realize that everyone views the world differently, it will ________________ your understanding and respect for different viewpoints.

a)

increase

b)

decrease

c)

have no effect upon

d)

eliminate

18.

Check the 2 that apply

To celebrate your own diversity, the author suggests:

a)

Blending in

b)

Taking pride in your unique qualities

c)

Celebrating your individual differences

d)

Trying to be like everyone else

19.

According to the author, it is fine to want to be with those whom you feel comfortable. It only becomes a problem if

a)

Your group becomes too diverse

b)

Too many "uncool" kids try to join the group

c)

Your group becomes exclusive, rejecting all others who are different

d)

Your group becomes inclusive, accepting all others who are different

20.

(Choose the response that best completes the sentence according to 7 Habits reading)

Prejudice _____________________________________________.

a)

is biologically inherited

b)

is learned

c)

helps to produce synergy

d)

is fine, if limited

21.

Choose the most accurate statement according to the Habit 6 reading.

a)

When 2 or more cooperate, the result is greater than the sum of the parts

b)

When 2 or more compromise, the result is greater than the sum of the parts

c)

The author makes no distinction between synergy, compromise, or cooperation

d)

When 2 or more synergize, the result is greater than the sum of the parts

22.

According to the 7 Habits author, which of the following is the correct order of the steps to a Synergy Action Plan?

a)

Define the problem; brainstorm; understand others; determine the best solution; be understood by others

b)

Brainstorm; define the problem; understand others; be understood by others; determine the best solution

c)

Define the problem; be understood by others; understand others; brainstorm; determine the best solution

d)

Define the problem; understand others; be understood by others; brainstorm; determine the best solution

23.

The 7 Habits' author identified 5 types of team members and the roles that they play. Which of these is NOT one of the five types?

a)

slacker

b)

harmonizer

c)

innovator

d)

follower

e)

show-off

24.

All of the following are related to synergy EXCEPT:

a)

creativity

b)

productivity

c)

lethargy

d)

relationship building

25.

True or False

Habit 6 (Synergy) is the last habit in the book

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Both

d)

Neither