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It is a good idea to accept a promotion interview, even if you’re not interested in the promotion because _______.

A
Turning down a promotion you don’t want is easier after an interview
B
It could be good practice for the time you do want a promotion
C
Being able to use up your supervisor’s time will make you seem important
D
Having a promotion interview will give you an automatic wage increase
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As you move through your career and begin to seek promotions, it is helpful to ______.

A
Target and train for specific career promotions which fit your needs
B
Remain tied to traditional practices in a technologically advancing age
C
Show commitment to always doing your job in the same way no matter what
D
Compile your professional development and growth every ten years
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Hard work is a necessary component of a positive attitude because _______.

A
To be positive, you have to convince people to like you
B
Getting work done quickly is more important than being positive
C
Positive thinking is a habit you have to build up over time
D
Hardly anyone is positive, so you have to break new ground
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Frankie is in charge of writing a script for a television show, along with six other writers. The script must be finished by the end of the week. Frankie’s co-workers all bring slightly different strengths to the table, but all are at least competent. Frankie wants to write the best possible script in the generous amount of time he has to work with. In this example, which style of leadership would be most effective for Frankie’s goals?

A
Authoritarian
B
Coaching
C
Democratic
D
Delegative
5

A business leader’s job is to achieve their company’s goals by using their people wisely.

A
T
B
F
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In negative self talk, personalizing is when a person _______.

A
Focuses only on their problems, ignoring their successes
B
Blames themselves for every problem, whether it was their fault or not
C
Believes that every situation will end badly
D
See themselves as a failure for not living up to impossible standards
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If you are worried you might be laid off, it is important to _________.

A
Start rumors making it more likely others will be laid off
B
Dress very casually on Fridays, so people can see you’re relaxed
C
Mentor other employees, so you can have active associations
D
Do the bare minimum at work, so you won’t be noticed
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A leader who shields her workers from consequences of a team mistake and takes the blame herself is practicing which leadership skill?

A
Accountability
B
Decisiveness
C
Honesty
D
Vision
9

A good leader should have a positive outlook.

A
T
B
F
10

The right to make others do things is referred to as _________.

A
Power
B
Authority
C
Compliance
D
Vision
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You might be passed over for a promotion due to your image if you __________.

A
Speak eloquently and without verbal tics
B
Dress as well as your supervisors do every day
C
Keep personal pictures publicly available online
D
All of the above
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A common advantage of a promotion is that ______.

A
You will have longer hours
B
Your relationships with your peers will change
C
You will receive better pay
D
You may have to learn to do new tasks
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Pompous, aloof, and domineering are all accurate ways to describe someone who is ______.

A
Assertive
B
Arrogant
C
Passive
D
Panicked
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Bruce is the owner of a small design firm. He hires Dick, Tim, Cassandra and Stephanie, who are some of the best designers in his city. Each of them has experience working independently. Bruce receives five rush orders and needs to have each of them completed in the least amount of time possible. In this example, which style of leadership would be most effective to meet Bruce’s goals?

A
Authoritarian
B
Coaching
C
Democratic
D
Delegative
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In negative self talk, polarizing is when a person _______.

A
Focuses only on their problems, ignoring their successes
B
Blames themselves for every problem, whether it was their fault or not
C
Believes that every situation will end badly
D
See themselves as a failure for not living up to impossible standards
16

Which leadership style is most useful when time is abundant, quality output is essential, and enthusiasm and motivation from the employees needs to be generated?

A
Authoritarian
B
Coaching
C
Democratic
D
All of the above
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Which of the following actions would have negative consequences if you choose to accept a management promotion?

A
Be prepared to review the keys to being a good manager
B
Be prepared to learn your new responsibilities
C
Be prepared to treat your coworkers in the same way you always have
D
Be prepared to prove that you are the best fit for the job
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Ignoring problems that are giving you doubt is an effective strategy for positive thinking.

A
T
B
F
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Henry works at a restaurant. One of his best chefs has just called in sick minutes before the dinner rush, and Henry needs to make sure that his inexperienced kitchen staff is preparing food with quality and speed. In this example, which style of leadership would be most effective for Henry to achieve his goals?

A
Authoritarian
B
Coaching
C
Democratic
D
Delegative
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On-line education and correspondence courses are both examples of ________.

A
Skills training
B
Certification
C
Distance learning
D
Vocational learning

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