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Calling in sick only if you are truly sick is an example of what type of behavior that builds positive working relationships?
Carrying your own weight

Getting to know others on your work team

Having a good attitude

Being cooperative

A

Carrying your own weight

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At Oh-so-Good Gourmet Cookie Company, Todd is the warehouse manager, Pamela is the lead shipping clerk, David is a part-time shipping clerk, Carrie is the shipping supervisor, and Sharon is the vice president of distribution. Following a vertical chain of command, who is Carrie’s direct supervisor?
Todd

Sharon

David

Pamela

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Todd

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What aspect of collective bargaining signals the successful end of negotiations?

Union leaders and management have met to present their demands.

Management and union leaders have completed their research on the issues.

Management and union leaders have reached a tentative agreement.

A mediator has clarified the issues and offered suggestions to both sides.

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Management and union leaders have reached a tentative agreement.

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What effect does orderly and systematic behavior have on stress in the workplace?
Reduces Stress

Increase’s stress

Creates stress

Maintains stress

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Reduces Stress

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How do unions benefit business?
Unions can help businesses save time by recruiting employees.

Unionized companies pay higher wages .

Unions sometimes take control of personnel matters such as promotions.

Unions give employees more bargaining power

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Unions can help businesses save time by recruiting employees.

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Which of the following is a benefit of effective human relations at work?
Increased wages

More downtime

Low productivity

Increased cooperation

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Increased cooperation

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Which of the following is an advantage to workers of having a union represent them?

Payment of union dues

Democratic votes on issues

Payment of wages during strikes

Fair treatment of employees

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Fair treatment of employees

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Organizing a charity event with your coworkers is an example of what type of behavior that builds positive working relationships?
Getting to know others on your work team

Carrying your own weight

Having a good attitude

Being cooperative

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Getting to know others on your work team

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Being enthusiastic about your job is an example of what type of behavior that builds positive working relationships?
Demonstrating courtesy and respect

Being cooperative

Getting to know others on your work team

Having a good attitude

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Having a good attitude

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Being patient with coworkers is an example of type of behavior that builds positive working relationships?
Demonstrating courtesy and respect

Carrying your own weight

Getting to know others on your work team

Having a good attitude

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Demonstrating courtesy and respect

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Why are unions a powerful force in business?
They organize workers into a single bargaining unit and increase their bargaining power.

They encourage non-striking employees to work for striking employees.

They enable management to close businesses temporarily during labor conflicts.

They increase the number of concessions that employees must make in negotiation.

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They organize workers into a single bargaining unit and increase their bargaining power.

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Sharing both praise and constructive criticism is an example of what type of behavior that builds positive working relationships?
Being cooperative

Carrying your own weight

Getting to know others on your work team

Having a good attitude

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Being cooperative

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Rhonda would like to develop her desirable personal traits so she can be more successful at work. What is the first step she needs to take?
Analyze her undesirable traits

Determine which traits are desirable

Exercise her desirable traits

Seek a mentor to help her

A

Determine which traits are desirable

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Why do many businesses provide opportunities for their employees to continue their education or receive additional training?
To be able to promote from within

To provide financial assistance

To identify problems in the company

To support the local community college

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To be able to promote from within

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How does exploring different kinds of activities help to define your own personality?
It helps you to accomplish more than other employees

It helps you to motivate others

It helps you to keep friends

It helps you to determine what you prefer

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It helps you to determine what you prefer

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Sharing equipment with your coworkers is an example of what type of behavior that builds positive working relationships?
Being cooperative

Carrying your own weight

Demonstrating courtesy and respect

Having a good attitude

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Being cooperative

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Which of the following statements about change in the workplace is true?
Being receptive to change helps employees to be successful

An employee often can change the behavior of coworkers

Employees accept change better if it is unexpected

Employees usually can refuse to make changes they don’t like

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Being receptive to change helps employees to be successful

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Which one of the following is the most serious consequence to an employee who fails to follow the business’s rule of conduct?
Verbal warning

Dismissal

Suspension

Written documentation

A

Dismissal

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If three employees have the same level ability and competence, what factor might a business use to decide which one to promote?
Seniority

Gender

Age

Tenure

A

Seniority

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Which of the following is a skill that coaches need to master to be effective?
Management

Communication

Flexibility

Integrity

A

Communication

21
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Which of the following is one way that employees to show loyalty to the business?

Coming to work on time

Working overtime without pay

Ignoring safety hazards

Socializing with coworkers

A

Coming to work on time

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Some job application forms ask why the applicant left a previous job. Which of there following would be an acceptable answer to this question?
“ I was seeking a more responsible job “

” I was expected to do too much work “

” I couldn’t get along with my supervisor “

” I wanted to get out of a difficult situation “

A

” I was seeking a more responsible job “

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Penny finds her daily work tasks to be less mundane now that she understands how they contribute to accomplishing the team’s shared vision. Which benefit of a shared vision has helped penny in this situation?
It provides focus for team members’ energy

It creates accountability

It acts as a guide for decision making

It stimulates creativity

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It provides focus for team members’ energy