Being an Effective Co-worker — Unit test Answers

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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 you
B
Getting work done quickly is more important than being positive
C
Positive thinking is a habit you have to build up over time
D
Hardly anyone is positive, so you have to break new ground
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Frankie is in charge of writing a script for a television show, along with six other writers. The script must be finished by the end of the week. Frankie’s co-workers all bring slightly different strengths to the table, but all are at least competent. Frankie wants to write the best possible script in the generous amount of time he has to work with. In this example, which style of leadership would be most effective for Frankie’s goals?

A
Authoritarian
B
Coaching
C
Democratic
D
Delegative
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If you decide to hunt for your next job while you are still employed, you should be careful to _______.

A
Only search for jobs in other industries
B
Tell your boss you are looking right away
C
Tell your coworkers where you are looking
D
Keep the information to yourself
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It is worthwhile to build your network of contacts because ________.

A
Networking provides the most successful job leads
B
People with many contacts are always respected
C
Contacts are always available to help you
D
Networks sustain themselves without any work
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Although buying a Certificate of Deposit can earn your higher returns than a regular savings account, it can have the negative side effect of _________.

A
Needing frequent transfers to stay active
B
Requiring a high initial investment
C
Being taxed when invested and when withdrawn
D
Having to be tied to a fixed rate saving account
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Which of the following activities would qualify as community involvement?

A
Volunteering at a local homeless shelter
B
Contributing money to a politician in another state
C
Paying taxes to the Federal government
D
Learning about the history of foreign countries
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In which environment would you would be more likely to have easy access to museums and fine arts?

A
Urban
B
Suburban
C
Rural
D
None of these is more likely to have museums and fine arts
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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 interview
B
It could be good practice for the time you do want a promotion
C
Being able to use up your supervisor’s time will make you seem important
D
Having a promotion interview will give you an automatic wage increase
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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 needs
B
Remain tied to traditional practices in a technologically advancing age
C
Show commitment to always doing your job in the same way no matter what
D
Compile your professional development and growth every ten years
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One natural consequence of mastering your job can be increased _______.

A
Excitement
B
Boredom
C
Interest
D
Fear
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Which of the following criteria is necessary for every good meeting?1. There should be a detailed agenda2. Only the necessary people should be invited3. The agenda should be a secret until the meeting begins4. The meeting should last one hour5. The members of the meeting should treat each other with respect

A
Only 1 and 2
B
Only 1, 2, and 5
C
Only 1, 2, 4, and 5
D
All of the options, 1-5
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One of the benefits to retirement is ___________.

A
The time to pursue one’s hobbies
B
The opportunity to live on a fixed income
C
A lack of social interaction
D
Increased medical expenses due to age
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Well balanced people are more productive employees.

A
T
B
F
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A 401(k) account is very valuable because ______.

A
Money contributed to a 401(k) is not taxed
B
Each plan opens at a value of one million dollars
C
Your employer is required to match your investment
D
The employee can use the 401(k) money without penalties
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A leader who shields her workers from consequences of a team mistake and takes the blame herself is practicing which leadership skill?

A
Accountability
B
Decisiveness
C
Honesty
D
Vision
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In terms of parliamentary procedure, what is a motion?

A
A motion is a formal passing of materials in a clockwise circle
B
A motion is a formal call to take some action
C
A motion is a formal insistence on following proper etiquette
D
A motion is a formal declaration of opposition to a debate
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Conducting an inaccurate self-assessment can lead you to work at a job that you do not enjoy.

A
T
B
F
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Describing a former job as a positive experience will reflect badly upon you.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following actions would have negative consequences if you choose to accept a management promotion?

A
Be prepared to review the keys to being a good manager
B
Be prepared to learn your new responsibilities
C
Be prepared to treat your coworkers in the same way you always have
D
Be prepared to prove that you are the best fit for the job
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An agenda is needed to conduct a purposeful meeting. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
T
B
F

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