Week 3 Test Answers

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3

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
7

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
8

A pension plan helps pay for ______.

A
Health benefits
B
Convenience Benefits
C
Retirement Benefits
D
Charity Benefits
12

Attitude is your belief in your own effectiveness.

A
T
B
F
13

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.

16

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is responsible for _______.

A
paying jobless benefits to injured workers
B
treating musculoskeletal disorders
C
enforcing regulations which protect the environment
D
setting and enforcing job safety standards
17

Which of these is not a way of maintaining open communication?

A
Invite coworkers to lunch to discuss issues
B
Say hello to everyone you see in a day
C
Regularly check in to see progress on a project
D
Talk only to managers for status reports
19

Describe the differences between power and authority.

Answer:

Power is the ability to influence or control others, while authority is the legitimate right to exercise power because of an official position or role.

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