Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

soft skills are - ANSWER-used to communicate and work well with others an individual's EQ is his or her - ANSWER-emotional intelligence quotient networking means - ANSWER-developing new relationships true or false? jeans, t-shirts, and sandals are appropriate business-casual dress - ANSWER-false what is ethics? - ANSWER-moral principles or beliefs that direct a person's behaviour a code of conduct - ANSWER-identifies acceptable employee behaviour while at work the standard of...

positive work ethic - ANSWER-Comes to work every day on time, is willing to take directions, and is motivated to accomplish the task at hand integrity - ANSWER-Abides by workplace policies and laws and demonstrades honesty and reliablility teamwork - ANSWER-Contribributes to the success of the team, assists other, and requests help when needed self-representation - ANSWER-Dresses appropriately and uses langauge and manners suitable for the workplace diversity awareness - ANSWER-Works...

Applicant - ANSWER-a person applying for a job Cover Letter - ANSWER-A document attached to a resume that explains why a company should hire the applicant Employee - ANSWER-a person hired by a company to work Employer - ANSWER-a person or company that hires an individual to work for money Hard Skills - ANSWER-Hard skills are those skills that are specific to a particular career field or job. For example, a carpenter must have skills associated with building, such as measuring and cut...

Demonstrate positive work ethic. - ANSWER-• maintaining punctual and consistent attendance (e.g., accounting for hours worked, arriving on time for work or appointments) Demonstrate positive work ethic. - ANSWER-• taking direction willingly (e.g., using active listening techniques, approaching the assigned task with motivation) Demonstrate positive work ethic. - ANSWER-• exhibiting motivation to accomplish the task at hand (i.e., remaining on task and completing the task efficiently)...

When I do not show up at work for my scheduled hours, I affect - ANSWER-the whole business Lack of safety precautions on a worksite not only is hazardous to the people who work there, but could result in - ANSWER-penalties imposed by the government or other agencies Some hazards on a worksite are - ANSWER-defective equipment, fumes, and spills A memo is written for - ANSWER-fellow employees Which of the following skills would an employer in any industry look for in an employee? - ANS...

A person who learns well by sharing and working with others and has a(n) ____ learning style. - ANSWER-interpersonal A health maintenance organization (HMO)is an example of medical insurance plans that known as ____. - ANSWER-managed care Employers expect certain things from employees. One important trait that employers look for in employees is "initiative." Initiative means __________________________ - ANSWER-Doing things on your own; being a self starter. What is the purpose of a co...

1. Which is not considered to be a "positive" work ethic? a) Comes to work every day on time b) Willing to take direction c) Motivated to accomplish the task at hand d) Texting with friends while at work - ANSWER-D 2. Being on time to work every day is important because a) Other employees could be affected negatively by your tardiness b) It lets your manager know you are dependable, reliable, and trustworthy c) It shows all the employees you are a team player d) All of the above...

Interpersonal communication is best described as a. talking into a microphone. b. rehearsing a speech. c. talking to oneself. d. talking to one or more persons. - ANSWER-d. talking to one or more persons To determine if a Web site has current information, you should check a. the Web site address b. when the site was last updated c. how the site is organized d. how many other sites are listed - ANSWER-b. when the site was last updated Which of the following is not a type of nonverba...

The ability to work well with others to reach a common goal is known as ____. - ANSWSER-cooperativeness-kc Ivan's business always gives its customers a coffee cup at the end of the year. Now the supervisor says they will no longer give away coffee cups because it isn't cost effective. Which is the most correct explanation of the supervisor's decision? - ANSWSER-Giving away cups did not generate enough new or continuing business to pay for the cups-kc The government program that provides...

how can you best demonstrate a good work ethic when you are offered a job interview? - ANSWER-A. Arrive 5-10 minutes early , be clean and professionally dressed and come fully prepared What is not a result of listening attentively to others? - ANSWER-b. you make them feel self-conscious. open minded listening means? - ANSWER-b. keeping one's opinions open to change. one way that good readers are a problem solvers is? - ANSWER-c. that they are able to skim materials for information rath...