Week 6: Your First Day Answers

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You should treat people according to the way _____.

A
you think they deserve
B
you see them dress
C
you think they treat you
D
you want to be treated
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If someone makes a mistake, the tactful thing to say is _____.

A
“That’s was horrible!”
B
“It’s okay, I know a lot of klutzes!”
C
“Not again!”
D
“It’s okay, everyone makes mistakes!”
3

Why do store owners want their workers to wear clean, ironed clothing?

A
Well groomed employees present a good image to customers.
B
Well groomed employees will work longer hours for less pay.
C
Well groomed employees brag to each other about their clothes, increasing morale.
D
Well groomed employees steal fewer items from the store.
4

To prepare for your first day on the job, you should prepare _____.

A
at the last minute
B
in advance
C
after your first day
D
when your boss asks
5

Preparing as much as possible for your first day of work can help workers to ________.

A
remember important tasks they have forgotten
B
let employers see how hard working they are
C
use up stores of nervous energy they have
D
feel unprepared for their new challenges
6

Explain why it is difficult to know what is meant by “business casual”.

Answer:

Student answers will vary, but they should mention that what is meant by business casual has evolved over time and that its meaning varies from workplace to workplace.

7

If someone makes a mistake, the tactful thing to say is _____.

A
“That’s was horrible!”
B
“It’s okay, I know a lot of klutzes!”
C
“Not again!”
D
“It’s okay, everyone makes mistakes!”
8

A good time to observe the dress code to prepare for your first day is during _____.

A
your interview
B
your second day
C
your Orientation
D
the weekend
9

You should treat people according to the way _____.

A
you think they deserve
B
you see them dress
C
you think they treat you
D
you want to be treated
10

How can you show respect to a fellow employee?

A
Do their work for them
B
Buy them lunch
C
Learn their names
D
Get to work before them
11

Identify each of the three types of employee orientation.

Answer:

Student answers will vary, but should include a mention of traditional orientation, interactive orientation, and reorientation.

12

Defend or critique the following statement, using supporting evidence: “Getting to work early on your first day at a new job is the best way to impress your boss.”

Answer:

Student answers will vary, but should mention ways to impress management, including but not limited to dressing well, being prepared, having a positive attitude, arriving early for work and asking good questions.

13

To prepare for your first day on the job, you should prepare _____.

A
at the last minute
B
in advance
C
after your first day
D
when your boss asks
14

Preparing as much as possible for your first day of work can help workers to ________.

A
remember important tasks they have forgotten
B
let employers see how hard working they are
C
use up stores of nervous energy they have
D
feel unprepared for their new challenges
15

How can you show respect to a fellow employee?

A
Do their work for them
B
Buy them lunch
C
Learn their names
D
Get to work before them
16

A good time to observe the dress code to prepare for your first day is during _____.

A
your interview
B
your second day
C
your Orientation
D
the weekend
17

Why do store owners want their workers to wear clean, ironed clothing?

A
Well groomed employees present a good image to customers.
B
Well groomed employees will work longer hours for less pay.
C
Well groomed employees brag to each other about their clothes, increasing morale.
D
Well groomed employees steal fewer items from the store.

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