WorksheetsWorkplace Issues Review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which of the following is an advantage of outdoor work environments?
Repetitive environment
Established work area
Unique work environment
Safe from weather changes
Which of the following is a disadvantage of indoor work environments?
Enjoyable atmosphere
Repetitive environment
Movement and exercise
Unique work environment
Which of the following is a disadvantage of outdoor work environments?
Consistent environment
Extreme physical labor
Safe from weather changes
Established work area
Which of the following is an advantage of indoor work environments?
Loss of work due to weather conditions
Safe from weather changes
Excessive walking or standing
Additional safety risks
What is a franchise?
A business owned by one individual
A business that sells directly to consumers
A business organization that allows another business to operate under its name
A business that operates internationally
Which of the following is an example of a business-to-business transaction?
Gap Inc. selling clothes to customers
Coca-Cola selling 12-packs to grocery stores
A local bakery selling bread to a customer
A car dealership selling a car to a buyer
Which of the following is a consideration for physical labor?
Working with light tasks
Lifting extreme weight
Sitting for long periods
Avoiding technical challenges
What does an entrepreneur do?
Invests in real estate
Starts their own business
Manages a team in a corporation
Works as a freelancer
What is a key component of technological safety in the workplace?
Employee training
Firewalls
Office parties
Team building exercises
What is a concern with using networked computers in the workplace?
They are difficult to maintain
They can spread viruses
They are expensive
They are outdated
What is a specific duty of regulatory agencies?
Conduct employee training
Monitor employee work conditions
Provide written guidelines
Practice safety and ethical standards
What is a specific duty of employers regarding behavior?
Monitor behavior
Execute appropriate judgment and behavior
Practice safety and ethical standards
Ask for clarification
Which of the following is NOT an aspect of employment covered under the ADA?
Applications
Interviews
Company picnics
Testing
Which of the following is NOT enforced by the EEOC?
Trade agreements
Civil Rights Acts
Equal Pay Act of 1963
Age Discrimination Act of 1967
Under which act are ethical and legal violations covered?
Fair Labor Standards Act
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
Occupational Safety and Health Act
Family and Medical Leave Act
Explain the concept of leadership in a business context.
Leadership in business is not important for achieving success.
Leadership in business is about guiding and motivating a team towards common goals through effective communication, decision-making, and inspiration.
Leadership in business is only necessary for top-level executives.
Leadership in business is solely about making all decisions without input from others.
What is a significant benefit of implementing ergonomics in the workplace?
Helps reduce costs
Increases the need for supervision
Decreases productivity
Reduces employee autonomy
The process of starting a new business is known as:
Diversification
Entrepreneurship
Liquidation
Amortization
Which of the following best defines entrepreneurship?
The process of purchasing stocks and bonds
The act of managing and organizing any enterprise, especially a business, usually with considerable initiative and risk
The practice of being employed by a large corporation
The activity of working for the government
Safe Working Environments are a _______ for employers.
requirement
suggestion
option
luxury
Safe Working Environments help _______ the number of accidents in the workplace.
reduce
increase
ignore
exacerbate
Safety & Health Regulations are rules or _______ which all employers must comply with.
directives
suggestions
recommendations
guidelines
Safety & Health Regulations are _______ requirements intended to prevent or reduce workplace accidents.
mandatory
optional
suggested
recommended
Following directions and concentrating will help prevent accidents.
True
False
What is a hazard in the context of workplace safety?
An unexpected event
Something that can cause harm
An accident waiting to happen
A safety procedure
You can determine ______ by measuring the probability of exposure to a hazard and a resulting accident.
duties
turnover rate
staffing needs
risk
What should individuals identify to contribute to a team?
Their skills and talents
Their weaknesses
Their personal goals
Their favorite hobbies
What is the quote mentioned in the Team Tidbits?
"In union there is strength."
"Strength lies in solitude."
"Unity is weakness."
"Alone we stand strong."
What is a key factor for team success?
Identifying skills and talents
Ignoring team roles
Focusing on individual tasks
Avoiding collaboration
What can managers do when they know about each team member's skills?
Easily assign tasks
Increase team size
Reduce team meetings
Change team goals
What is a typical trait of people with emotional intelligence?
They are typically self-aware.
They are usually aggressive.
They often ignore emotions.
They are generally indecisive.
Which personality type is likely to be expressive?
Driver
Analytical
Expressive
Amiable
Which personality type is described as being patient and considerate?
Analytical
Amiable
Driver
Expressive
Which term best describes the amiable personality type's approach to relationships?
Detached
Competitive
Empathetic
Indifferent
Which of the following is NOT included in the listening process?
Hearing
Speaking
Focusing
Understanding
Which of the following occurs when the receiver listens only to the content and not the feeling of the message?
Appreciative listening
Evaluative listening
Full listening
Deliberative listening
Critical listening is also referred to as which of the following?
Appreciative listening
Evaluative listening
Full listening
Deliberative listening
Which of the following is defined as listening for pleasure or recreation?
Appreciative listening
Evaluative listening
Full listening
Deliberative listening
Which of the following involves the listener paying close attention to what is being said in order to fully understand the message?
Appreciative listening
Evaluative listening
Full listening
Deliberative listening
What is the definition of leadership?
The ability to work alone
The ability to avoid others
The ability to influence others
The ability to follow others
