Desirable Employee Qualities Answers

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Do you believe initiative is an important quality? Defend your answer.

Answer:

Student answers may vary, but should mention that initiative is doing what needs to be done without being asked to do it, and that it is important because it demonstrates a willingness to accept responsibility and will keep businesses running more efficiently, because tasks will be completed when they come up, rather than after they are recognized and assigned.

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What does it mean to be accountable for an action?

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To be accountable for an action, you are accepting the credit and the blame for the completion and result of the action. You are willing to be responsible for what happens and taking the task to completion.

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If you think you will have trouble remember all the directions you are given, it may be helpful to ______.

A
write them down so you don’t forget
B
ask someone every time you forget them
C
do as best you can, even if you forget
D
make someone else complete the task
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Cindy notices that some of her coworkers are having trouble completing a task. Cindy should ______.

A
avoid them by leaving
B
report them to a supervisor
C
ignore them as much as possible
D
help them complete the task
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Why is cooperativeness such an important quality?

Answer:

Student answers may vary, but they should mention that the ability to get along with others will ensure that you can survive in many business environments.

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Name two ways you can increase your ability to follow directions.

Answer:

Listen carefully to the directions. Take notes on the directions. Figure out the goal of the directions. List all the step necessary to complete the task. Ask questions if you don’t understand something.

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John has been working at his job for three months. He is interested in showcasing his willingness to take on more responsibility. When a new project comes up for consideration, he should ______.

A
let someone ask him to take on the new project
B
avoid working on the new project
C
ask to work on the new project
D
encourage his best friend to work on the project
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Your supervisor has asked you to complete a task with three coworkers. In order to impress your supervisor, the best plan would be to ______.

A
avoid the task by taking a break
B
complete the task by doing as little as possible
C
avoid the task by completing a different task
D
complete the task by doing as much as possible

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