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Hard work is a necessary component of a positive attitude because _______.a.To be positive, you have to convince people to like youb.Getting work done quickly is more important than being positivec.Positive thinking is a habit you have to build up over timed.Hardly anyone is positive, so you have to break new ground

As you move through your career and begin to seek promotions, it is helpful to ______.a.Target and train for specific career promotions which fit your needsb.Remain tied to traditional practices in a technologically advancing agec.Show commitment to always doing your job in the same way no matter whatd.Compile your professional development and growth every ten years

It is a good idea to accept a promotion interview, even if you’re not interested in the promotion because _______.a.Turning down a promotion you don’t want is easier after an interviewb.It could be good practice for the time you do want a promotionc.Being able to use up your supervisor’s time will make you seem importantd.Having a promotion interview will give you an automatic wage increase

Borrowing money to pursue an advanced degree makes sense if _____.a.You can earn a scholarship to pay for your educational costsb.Your future earnings potential outweighs the debt you may accruec.You already have the financing to pay out of pocketd.Your employer is willing to pay for your tuition

A common advantage of a promotion is that ______.a.You will have longer hoursb.Your relationships with your peers will changec.You will receive better payd.You may have to learn to do new tasks

One disadvantage of using a company’s tuition reimbursement program is that _______.a.You may have to extend your contract with the companyb.Your ongoing education costs will rise considerablyc.It may decrease your job satisfaction if you become more skilledd.Ongoing education has been proven to decrease worker motivation

Which leadership style is most useful when time is abundant, quality output is essential, and enthusiasm and motivation from the employees needs to be generated? a. Authoritarian b. Coaching c. Democratic d. All of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The right to make others do things is referred to as _________.a.Powerb.Authorityc.Complianced.Vision

If you are worried you might be laid off, it is important to _________.a.Start rumors making it more likely others will be laid offb.Dress very casually on Fridays, so people can see you’re relaxedc.Mentor other employees, so you can have active associationsd.Do the bare minimum at work, so you won’t be noticed

Whether you decide to accept or decline a promotion, or are rejected, it is important to your future prospects that you ___________.a.Discuss your evaluation results with all of your coworkers in the office b.Determine whether the company really gave you a fair shot at the jobc.Ask for a raise so that your employers realize you’re not a push-overd.Thank the people who conducted your promotion evaluation for their consideration

A good leader should have a positive outlook.

Becoming an early adopter of technology and industry trends can increase your job security.

Philip is hired at a delivery agency. His boss Hubert is frequently demanding of him, and threatens to fire him if his work ethic does not improve. Unfortunately, Philip is not given any guidance as to how he can improve his performance. In this example, which style of leadership is Hubert using?a.Authoritarianb.Coachingc.Democraticd.Delegative

Being open to humor is a key to maintaining a positive attitude.

Pompous, aloof, and domineering are all accurate ways to describe someone who is ______.a.Assertiveb.Arrogantc.Passived.Panicked

Ignoring problems that are giving you doubt is an effective strategy for positive thinking.

In negative self talk, filtering is when a person _______.a.Focuses only on their problems, ignoring their successesb.Blames themselves for every problem, whether it was their fault or notc.Believes that every situation will end badlyd.See themselves as a failure for not living up to impossible standards

A leader who encourages workers to take responsibility and is more concerned about quality than timeliness would likely be practicing which style of leadership?a.Authoritarianb.Coachingc.Democraticd.Delegative