Platforms
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
What was the general effect of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938?a.To protect the rights and wages of employeesb.To protect the rights and interests of businessc.To protect the rights and wages of child laborersd.To protect the interests and principles of capitalism
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
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
George works in an office where smoking is allowed. George develops lung cancer and sues his company, Lennie L.L.C., for hazardous work conditions. What kind of court will this matter be tried in?a.Civil courtb.Criminal courtc.Appellate courtd.Kangaroo court
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
If Gregory consumes more calories than he uses in a day, he will _______.a.gain muscleb.lose musclec.gain weightd.lose weight
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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 situations will not generate stress?a.Driving in trafficb.Sleepingc.Opening a birthday presentd.Watching a soap opera
Your body burns calories even when you engage in no physical activity.
When meeting a candidate to become your lawyer for the first time, it is important to _____.a.Ask for a guarantee that you are going to win your caseb.Haggle with the attorney for lower feesc.Ask questions to help you determine their competenced.Notice how many people work at their office
In the event of a fire, what is the best way to determine if a door is safe to open?a.Avoid touching it except to kick it openb.Check it for heat with your forearmc.Check it for heat with the back of your handd.Check it for heat by grabbing the doorknob
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