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Select the best defense of the following statement: “Changing the subject is a good way to avoid gossip.”a.Avoiding gossip is too difficult to do all the timeb.Changing the subject can avoid hurting anyone’s feelingsc.People who gossip will talk about anythingd.There is no effective way to stop gossip

Decide which statement best reflects a proper attitude on the first day of work.a.I should point out other workers who are not properly dressed.b.I should question business practices shown to me.c.I should listen closely when people talk to me.d.I should defend my ideas with rigor.

Why do store owners want their workers to wear clean, ironed clothing? a. Well groomed employees present a good image to customers. b. Well groomed employees will work longer hours for less pay. c. Well groomed employees brag to each other about their clothes, increasing morale. d. Well groomed employees steal fewer items from the store. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Randy works 50 weeks a year, averaging $500 a week in wages. He is offered a salaried position at $27,500 a year. If he accepts it, he will make ______.a.less moneyb.more moneyc.the same amountd.can’t tell

The most important reason to know basic first aid is:a.It is the best way to treat minor cuts and bruisesb.It reduces the number of accidents in a workplacec.It is company policy in many workplacesd.It allows emergencies to be treated swiftly

Jenny is suffering from sleep deprivation. She will probably experience which of the following symptoms?a.Loss of organ functionb.Physical cravingsc.Reduced functioningd.Unexplainable sadness

Cindy notices that some of her coworkers are having trouble completing a task. Cindy should ______.a.avoid them by leavingb.report them to a supervisorc.ignore them as much as possibled.help them complete the task

If Gregory consumes more calories than he uses in a day, he will _______.a.gain muscleb.lose musclec.gain weightd.lose weight

One advantage of taking an active role in your orientation is that you will be able to _____.a.show everyone who the boss isb.answer questions you havec.get paid more than everyone elsed.show how much you know

If you have an orientation where you are completing training exercises on a computer, it is probably a _____.a.new hire orientationb.interactive orientationc.reorientationd.mentorship

What differences in company culture would exist between an FBI Agent and a mall security guard?a.Behaviorb.Valuesc.Attituded.Habitse.All of the above

If you have an orientation where you read manuals and fill out paperwork, it is probably a _____.a.new hire orientationb.interactive orientationc.reorientationd.mentorship

Which of the following is the best way to learn about a company culture?a.Read the company policy handbookb.Ask your boss how everyone should behavec.Observe the behavior and attitudes of your coworkerd.Find out where everyone lives and move there

Boosting morale in a workplace through reorientation is accomplished by giving employees _____.a.snacks and drinksb.the same direction and focusc.time off from their real workd.more supervision

Employers can attract employees by offering ______.a.better health benefitsb.flexible working hoursc.longer vacation periodsd.all of the above

Even if you are willing to take on more responsibility, you need to make sure that ______.a.you do not take on too muchb.you do not take on too littlec.you do not take on hard workd.you do not take on easy work

Your boss tells you the company dress code is business casual. Which of these is the best response?a.“Okay, that sounds great.”b.“Why do we have a dress code?”c.“What does business casual mean here?”d.“I don’t like dressing up.”

Someone asks you to clean the fish tank, even though you think it is disgusting work. In the spirit of cooperativeness, you should ______.a.complain as loudly as possibleb.leave work immediatelyc.complete the task as well as you cand.order someone else to do it

For most people, experiencing stress is _______.a.normalb.extraordinaryc.excitingd.boring

Continuous pressure from looming deadlines is a stressor because it causes people to _______.a.feel worn out and frazzledb.feel focused and energeticc.feel fine and dandyd.feel forgotten and alone