Deck 17: Your Career in Business

Question 1

All careers have which of the following in common?

A)Importance of societal problems
B)You need to have a basic understanding of business
C)The importance of understanding accounting
D)Corporate hierarchy dictating the power distance
E)Lack of money

Answer 1

B

Question 2

One thing that all careers have in common is that you need to have a basic understanding of business.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

If you are trying to study but get distracted by all of the things you need to do, take time to make a to-do list.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

It has been estimated that only up to 50 percent of our workplace success depends on an understanding of other people.Rest it depends on technical skills.

Question 5

A plan is a method or process worked out in advance that leads to the achievement of some goal.

Question 6

What percent of our workplace success depends on an understanding of other people?

A)20
B)90
C)33
D)66
E)50

Question 7

The first step in creating an effective team is to have goals that are clear, realistic, and supported by each team member and that parallel the larger organization goals.

Question 8

In a typical interview the icebreaking part tends to be about 30 minutes.

Question 9

Positive behavior is making a conscious effort to think with an optimistic attitude and to anticipate positive outcomes.

Question 10

One way to gain more time in a day is to do less in more time.

Question 11

Listen and learn is an effective tip when you first walk into your new job.

Question 12

Once you've developed a positive, "can do" attitude, the next step is to better understand yourself.

Question 13

When conflicts occur, one should try the K-I-N-D technique where the letter "I" stand for "Initiate."

Question 14

All of these are tips and techniques to be an effective player in the political game EXCEPT:

A)Avoid doing the jobs no one else wants to do
B)Empathize
C)Give credit to others
D)Keep secrets-your own and others'
E)Work hard to meet the needs of those in authority

Question 15

Worldwide about 33 percent of traditional college-age people get to attend college.

Question 16

______ refers to a shared enthusiasm and devotion to the group.

A)Overcoming objections
B)Empower yourself
C)Esprit de corps
D)Being politically savvy
E)K-I-N-D technique

Question 17

One rule of the test taking game is to act as if you will succeed.

Question 18

Amanda is interested in building her interpersonal skills.She should focus on all of these EXCEPT:

A)Build your people skills
B)Learn to think on your feet
C)Empower yourself
D)Become politically savvy
E)Set a Goal and acquire Knowledge

Question 19

It is important to apply thought, creativity, and discipline to all the interrelated phases of our lives.

Question 20

In college, students should take selecting a major lightly because they will change the majors and careers at least 6 times.

Question 21

When conflicts occur, try the K-I-N-D technique.Where I stands for:

A)Impaired
B)Initiate
C)Informed
D)Indirect
E)Improve

Question 22

Which of these steps helps to form the habit of positive thinking and to boost your success?

A)Take Short, Frequent Breaks
B)Focus on Multitask
C)Dwell on past successes
D)Avoid food
E)Motivate others

Question 23

_____ is the art of being focused, the ability to pay attention.

Question 24

Which of the following is (are an idea(s) to help you master your time?

A)Multitask
B)Always say "YES"
C)Leave no room in your day for unexpected
D)Schedule a realistic day
E)All of these

Question 25

When conflicts occur, try the K-I-N-D technique.Where D stands for:

A)Direct
B)Decision
C)Demand
D)Disable
E)Definite

Question 26

All of these are rules of the test-taking game EXCEPT:

A)Ignore Panic Pushers
B)Preview the Playing Field
C)Take Short, Frequent Breaks
D)Know If There Is a Guessing Penalty
E)Write in the Margin

Question 27

______ are people who ask you questions about the material they are about to be tested on.

Question 28

A ______ is a method or process worked out in advance that leads to the achievement of some goal.

Question 29

A(n) _______ is a method or process worked out in advance that leads to the achievement of some goal.

A)organization
B)KIND technique
C)conflict
D)plan
E)mission statement

Question 30

Which of the following way(s) helps you to determine what keywords are appropriate for your industry and job?

A)Look through recent job postings online.
B)Talk to people in the career field you are targeting
C)Research specific company websites that appeal to you in terms of getting a job with that specific organization
D)Visit professional association websites, and read the content carefully
E)All of these

Question 31

In selecting the right job, one should start with consideration to "FACTS" where "C" stands for:

A)Charisma
B)Corporate hierarchy
C)Conflict
D)Compensation
E)Capacity

Question 32

Which of the following is the fifth step of the planning process?

A)Compare Alternatives
B)Acquire Knowledge
C)Choose a Strategy
D)Make a Commitment
E)Stay Flexible

Question 33

When conflicts occur, try the K-I-N-D technique.Where N stands for:

A)Nice
B)Negative
C)Norm
D)New
E)Nudge

Question 34

On the job, ______ means that you can make decisions to benefit the organization and its customers.

Question 35

Which of the following is the second step of the planning process?

A)Compare Alternatives
B)Acquire Knowledge
C)Choose a Strategy
D)Make a Commitment
E)Stay Flexible

Question 36

In selecting the right job, one should start with consideration to "FACTS" where "F" stands for:

A)Focus
B)Finance
C)First impression
D)Fit
E)Field

Question 37

Which of the following is (are) a way(s) help you learn how to concentrate?

A)Make a to-do list
B)Avoid food
C)Take short, frequent breaks
D)Choose a workplace
E)All of these

Question 38

_____ is a shared enthusiasm and devotion to the group.

Question 39

Which of the following is an effective tip to gain empowerment in your life and work?

A)Ask for credit for yourself when it is due
B)Sympathize
C)Give credit to others
D)Keep secrets-your own and others'
E)Work hard to meet the needs of those in authority

Question 40

When conflicts occur, try the K-I-N-D technique.Where K stands for:

A)Knowledge
B)Kind
C)Kick start
D)Knockout
E)Kinship

Question 41

When selecting the right job, one should start with considering "FACTS." What do the letters for FACTS stand for?

Question 42

When conflicts occur, one can try the K-I-N-D technique.What do the letters stand for in KIND technique?

Question 43

List any five techniques to be an effective player in the political game.

Question 44

What Is a Plan?

Question 45

List the six steps of the planning process.