Being an Effective Co-worker

Question 1

Explain the difference between personal traits and interpersonal skills.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Although both sets of qualities are necessary to succeed in the workplace, a personal trait is a part of your character, analogous to your attitude and how you see and interact with the world at large. Interpersonal skills are the behaviors and tools that you actually use to deal with other people. Traits are how you approach things, and skills are what you do to deal with them.

Question 2

The easiest and best way to get respect is to ______.a.Do more work than anyone elseb.Aggressively promote yourselfc.Get to the office early and stay lated.Listen to and consider other people’s ideas

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

By making sure that you have properly prioritized your tasks, you are showing ______.a.Confidenceb.Honestyc.Self managementd.Neatness

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C

Question 4

Explain why it is important to get along with people in the workplace.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

You cannot typically choose who you are going to work with. You must get along with everyone in order to accomplish communal tasks and to show management that you are a person worth retaining and promoting.

Question 5

Summarize the steps of the CETR plan.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

• Choose a goal • Engineer a plan and stick with it • Track your progress • Repeat

Question 6

An interpersonal skill is something that you cannot develop.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 7

Your coworker Kevin is sitting quietly at his desk. He is obviously upset. To show him empathy, you should ______.a.Tell him a funny jokeb.Offer to pay for his lunch todayc.Ask him how he’s feelingd.See if his supervisor knows Kevin is upset

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C

Question 8

Which of the various interpersonal skills is most important? Justify your answer.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Answers will vary, but suggested responses follow. Empathy is important because it helps you relate to your coworkers. Showing respect is important because it helps ease tension and allows you to accomplish common goals. Good communication is important because it helps you to transfer and absorb pertinent information from all sources to create the best product possible and it helps to avoid conflict. A good sense of humor helps teams bond and helps give perspective on the task at hand.

Question 9

It is important to know your own strengths and weakness.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 10

The skills and behaviors that you need to succeed at work are different from those you need to succeed in your personal life.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

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