chapter 2 Flashcards

1
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calculate

A

the ability to work with numbers

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2
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active listening

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the skill of paying attention and interacting with a speaker

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3
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distractions

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turn your attention away from something to which you should be paying attention

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4
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work ethic

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a personal commitment to doing your very best as part of the team

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5
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flexibility

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the ability to adapt willingly to changing circumstances

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6
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Leadership

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the ability to motivate others to cooperate in accomplishing a common task

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7
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prioritize

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to put things in the order of importance

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8
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networking

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making use of all your personal connections to achieve your career goals

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9
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trade publications

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professional magazines and newsletters by and for the food service industry

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10
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job lead

A

possible employments opportunities

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11
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resume

A

written doc that gives your potential employer info

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12
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interveiw

A

in person conversation with your possible employer

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13
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key words

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significant words that stand out to a possible employer

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14
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workers comp

A

money to pay for medical expenses when injured on the job

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15
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repetitive stress injuries

A

disabling ailments that develop among workers that preform same motions repeatedly

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16
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minimum wage

A

lowest possible pay

17
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compensatory time

A

compensation for overtime

18
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labor union

A

organization of members that act as a voice

19
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discrimination

A

unfair treatment based on age race gender diability religion

20
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sexual harassment

A

any unwelcomed sexual behavior is prohibited in the work place

21
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probation

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monitor of job performance

22
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deductions

A

money withheld from gross pay

23
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empathy

A

putting yourself in another persons place

24
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ethics

A

right and wrong