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When you are in a conflict that you are not passionate about, it is seen as gracious to sometimes ______.

A
Fight for your side until the other person agrees
B
Step aside and let the other person prevail
C
Use ad hominem arguments until a mediator steps in
D
Allow the other person to compromise their position
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The best time to begin a self improvement plan is when ______.

A
You are going to be fired from your job
B
You have been reprimanded by your boss
C
You have disappointed your friends
D
You think you need to improve to meet a career goal
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Total quality management theorizes that if workers are more responsible, they will ______.

A
Increase overall quality
B
Reduce overall quality
C
Have no effect on overall quality
D
None of the above
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Which of the various interpersonal skills is most important? Justify your answer.

Answer:

Communication is the most important interpersonal skill because coworkers need to share information clearly, listen to one another, and address misunderstandings. Strong communication also helps a team cooperate and solve problems.

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The worst possible consequence of conflict is ______.

A
Stress
B
Hurtful words
C
Damaged relationships
D
Violence
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Gossip during work is ______.

A
Unavoidable
B
Entertaining
C
Distasteful
D
Proper
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Teams generally have which of the following effects on stereotypes and biases in the workplace?

A
Teams will reduce communication between workers
B
Teams will reduce tolerance between workers
C
Teams will reduce tension between workers
D
Teams will reduce understanding between workers
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Your coworker Kevin is sitting quietly at his desk. He is obviously upset. To show him empathy, you should ______.

A
Tell him a funny joke
B
Offer to pay for his lunch today
C
Ask him how he’s feeling
D
See if his supervisor knows Kevin is upset
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Justify the following statement: “Diversity should exist in the workplace.”

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Which of these is not a benefit of working as a team?

A
Improved morale
B
Increased productivity
C
Improved communication
D
Increased personal workload
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Describe the purpose of the rules of etiquette.

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Explain the difference between personal traits and interpersonal skills.

Answer:

Although both sets of qualities are necessary to succeed in the workplace, a personal trait is a part of your character, analogous to your attitude and how you see and interact with the world at large. Interpersonal skills are the behaviors and tools that you actually use to deal with other people. Traits are how you approach things, and skills are what you do to deal with them.

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What is the best way to combat stereotypes in the workplace?

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Summarize the steps of the CETR plan.

Answer:

• Choose a goal • Engineer a plan and stick with it • Track your progress • Repeat

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What is the difference between a conflict based on a power struggle and a conflict based on a personality difference?

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