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Sally needs to formulate a goal in order to achieve a task that she was assigned. She will need to include all of the following except…

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make the goal be over a long period of time

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Which of the following is not a soft skill

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Software knowledge

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T/F: Intrapersonal skills differ from technical skills because they enable people to connect with others

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True

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Someone who is detail oriented, being exact and on time, going the extra mile, putting others before themselves is someone who is ____?

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Conscientious

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Stan observes and controls how he is perceived by others. He focuses on health, mood, and social activities. What is Stan exhibiting?

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Self-monitoring

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T/F: an employee is optimistic causing her to dislike her job more because there is no room to grow

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False

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After not meeting his expectations on a test John reminded himself that he is still capable and worthy of being in the program. This is an example of:

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Positive Self-Talk

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Which of these is NOT an example of enhancing self-esteem?

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Be aware of personal weaknesses

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T/F: Self compassion can be useful in boosting self-confidence because you view yourself in positive terms, and therefore feel more confident of your abilities

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True

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What type of communication transmits feelings behind the message?

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Nonverbal communication

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Which are important components of nonverbal communication?

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posture, hand gestures, facial expressions

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T/F: a major component of effective listening is to be an active listener

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True

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If you are expecting a call from someone while at work, how should you warn your coworkers?

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inform coworkers ahead of time

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A major communication problem associated with telecommunication is?

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Often lack a solid human interaction

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T/F: As technology use increases, there will be no need for interpersonal skills

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False

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a deterioration of mental efficiency, reality testing, and more judgement in the interest of group solidarity is?

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group think

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psychological term for shrinking individual responsibility in a group setting?

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social loafing

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T/F: team members often evaluate each other’s thinking, so the team is likely to avoid major errors

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True

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When Brad brings in only his previous ideas and beliefs into a meeting what approach is he using?

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political decision making model

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What are some of the guidelines to brainstorming?

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Begin with a goal, have a group of 5-7 people, give everyone a chance to contribute, don’t allow criticism, etc.

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T/F: brainwriting is a group working together to solve problems

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False

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The cognitive part of cultural intelligence refers to:

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What a person knows and how he or she can acquire new knowledge

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Which of these includes overcoming cross-cultural communication barriers

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be sensitive to the fact that cross-cultural communication barriers exist, to differences in nonverbal communication, observe cultural differences in etiquette

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T/F: political correctness is being careful not to offend or slight anyone and being extra civil and respectful

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True

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What conflict management style is to satisfy one's own concerns at the expense of others?
competitive
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Linda and her coworkers were tasked with completing a marketing project for their company. Linda's coworker Laynee was not completing the part of the project she had promised to do. Linda noticed this, and went to confront Laynee and asked her to complete her part of the project. What trait was Linda showing?
Asstertiveness
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T/F: A situation occurs when a person has to choose between two competing demands or expectations is role conflict
True
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Which of the following is a behavior of an assertive person?
confronts unfair person, speaks up at meetings, able to express anger toward coworker
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An _______ _______ is genuine and honest about own personality, values, and beliefs
authentic leader
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T/F: leadership is the ability to inspire support and confidence among the people who are needed to achieve company goals
True
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“If you don’t get your work done today, then you will have to come in on Saturday to finish it.” This would be an example of
Negative reinforcement
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Diane gets an important project done by the deadline, she then rewards herself with ice cream after work, what is this an example of?
Behavior Modification
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Your boss asks you to help a coworker with a project and you comply. Inside, you are wondering what you can gain from helping your coworker. What is this principle called?
"What's In It For Me?"
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T/F: is peer coaching helping relationships based on qualities?
True
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What is an example of behavior feedback?
"I noticed that you were able to keep your composure when the patient was angry."
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which of these is a positive way of dealing with a difficult person?
Listen and calmly explain your point of view
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What is a political strategy/tactic for building relationships with managers and other key people?
Expressing constructive disagreement
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What is one aspect of organizational politics?
Impression management
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T/F: power refers to the ability or potential to control anything of value and influence discussion
True
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What is a set of individual predispositions and an inclination to provide service and be courteous and helpful in dealing with customers and associates?
strong customer orientation
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Which of the following is not a correct way to deal with customer complaints and anger?
yelling back at the customer
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T/F: Avoid arguing with an upset customer. As the adage says, “You never win an argument with a customer.”
True
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Define Integrity:
Loyalty to one’s rational convictions, or sticking with one’s principles.
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What are character traits?
enduring characteristics of a person that are related to moral and ethical behavior
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T/F: Moral Intensity is an ethical decision making, how deeply others might be affected by the decision?
True
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What is one of the major problems prolonged stress may lead to?
burnout
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T/F; physical illness is a symptom of stress
true
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one way to get over stress is to...
make time during the day to get peace and quiet
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Define Organization Culture:
A system of shared values and beliefs
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What type of personality should you develop over time?
Proactive
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What is the meaning of self-efficacy?
Confidence in one's ability to carry out a task
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T/F: a developmental need is a specific area in which a person needs to change
True
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What of the following is not a fine point about goal setting?
only worry about future
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What is not a broad factor of personality
pessimism
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what is the capacity to acquire and apply knowledge, including solving problems?
cognitive intelligence
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T/F: wealth is the importance someone attaches to something
False
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Exaggerated levels of this will lead to narcissism?
self-esteem
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Self-esteem tends to develop based on
our interactions with people, events, and things
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T/F: The Galatea effect is a type of self-fulfilling prophecy in which low expectations lead to high performance
False
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What is nonverbal communication?
refers to the transmission of messages through means other than words
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What is the subordinate-yield in a conversation?
quiet, meek, and listens to the wishes of the other person
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During telecommunication what is missing?
a solid human connection
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When working in a group setting and someone is checking emails and text messages this is an example of:
negative interpersonal behavior
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Where is an appropriate place to take a personal phone call?
On your break away from the office
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What is a way of making a good first impression over video-confrencing and telepresence?
One should avoid culturally insensitive gestures
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T/F: synergy is when an individual's work far exceeds the output of a groups
False
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of group work?
time wasting
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The deterioration of mental efficiency, reality testing, and moral judgement in the interest of group solidarity is an example of:
Group think
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Which of the following is not a guideline for group brainstorming?
Do not let everyone speak their suggestion
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T/F: Brainwriting is idea generation from working in a group
False
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Which of the following is a benefit to stand up meetings for group problem solving?
sometimes improves problem solving, participants might be more alert and decide more quickly, "people think well on their feet"
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The diversity umbrella is supposed to include
everyone in an organization
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T/F: cultural fluency is the ability to conduct business in a diverse, international environment
True
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Which of the following are examples of cultural intelligence?
Cognitive, emotional, physical
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What two types of personalities frequently have conflicts?
Both big picture person and the cautious detailed oriented person
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T/F: text messages and email often lead to generation conficts
true
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What will most likely prevent criticism from escalating while receiving feedback?
offer an apology
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What is NOT an example of effective leadership?
control
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What does it mean to have a self-sacrificing personality?
Tendency to be more concerned about welfare and interest of others
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What is a critical assessment?
The process of thinking critically and facing challenges
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What are the two meanings of motivation?
an internal state that leads to focussed effort toward objectives and an activity performed by one person to get another to accomplish work
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T/F: setting goals for yourself is not a technique for self motivation
false
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What is a basic component of expectancy theory
valence, performance to outcome expectancy, and effort to performance expectancy
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Which of the following is NOT a strategy for helping others grow and develop?
Ignoring signs of struggling
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What of these is not a characteristic of Mentoring?
A frequently changing relationship between the mentor and the mentee
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T/F: Coaching is a way of helping workers grow, develop and improve by providing suggestions
True
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A set of behaviors directed at enhancing one's image by drawing attention to oneself is...
Impression management
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__________ helps you understand how relationships affect the brain and the body
Sociaal intelligence
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Violating customs, such as how far people stand from people is...
Poor etiquette
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_____ emphasizes a low-pressure environment in which the sales staff acts as consultants, offering info and explaining how the product or service can help solve a customer's problem
Customer-centric sales
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The process of managers transferring, or sharing, power with lower-ranking employees is known as
empowerment
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A situation in which a customer comes in contact with a company and forms an impression of its service is:
Moment of truth
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What is the best ethical decision in the workplace?
facing a conflict of interest
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T/F: withdrawing money from an expense account when in need is an example of ethical reasoning
False
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Enduring characteristics of a person that are related to moral and ethical behavior are called?
character traits
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T/F: Stress is an adaptive response that is the consequence of any action, situation, or event that places special demand on a person
True
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A major consequence of burnout is?
damage to the physical health of workers
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Which is NOT a method for stress managment?
sleep all day to avoid the issue
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What is the definition of career path?
sequences of positions, necessary to achieve a goal
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Which of the following is a good thing to do in an interview?
ask perceptive question
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T/F: company culture is an important part of the job hunt
True

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