Deck 2: Know What Employers Expect

Question 1

Employers expect employees to possess basic academic skills.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Business etiquette is:

A) a way of thinking, feeling, and behaving at work.
B) the expected professional behavior in the workplace,  based on courtesy, manners, and customs.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Because technology is essential to many jobs, employers must provide formal training classes to help employees learn new technology quickly.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

A strong work ethic is a common characteristic shared by the most successful employees in every workplace.

Question 5

Why do employers value employees who have thinking skills?

Question 6

Proper conduct at work means following the rules, such as

A) following safety and health rules.
B) maintaining a clean and orderly work area.
C) being punctual and reliable.
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Question 7

Employers usually specify the education, training, and experience they are looking for applicants to possess.

Question 8

An organization's code of ethics is

A) written guidelines for employees to follow based on specific ethical standards and values.
B) a verbal oath required of employees to demonstrate their commitment to the employer's ethical standards and values.

Question 9

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a continued decline in jobs in goods-producing industries such as

A) construction.
B) agriculture.
C) mining and oil and gas extraction.
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Question 10

Home health care aids, athletic trainers, veterinarian technicians, and medical assistants are examples of which type of occupations?

A) Service-producing occupations
B) Goods-producing occupations

Question 11

The growth potential of an industry should not influence your decision about whether or not to pursue a career in that industry.

Question 12

The ability to work in teams is a work value employers look for in job applicants.

Question 13

A job applicant who has a well-written resume and cover letter demonstrates

A) productivity.
B) a strong work ethic.
C) academic skills.
D) written communication skills.

Question 14

Employers expect to teach students who are new to the workplace how to apply their academic skills at work.

Question 15

Solving problems and learning new tasks are examples of

A) academic skills.
B) thinking skills.
C) technical skills.
D) teamwork skills.

Question 16

To be successful in a place of business, an employee must have:

A) specific skills the organization needs.
B) good work values.
C) personal qualities that enable the employee to get along with others.
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Question 17

In terms of ethics and integrity, what can employees expect of their employer?

Question 18

People who are honest, fair, law-abiding, and trustworthy are said to have

A) a strong work ethic.
B) interpersonal skills.
C) integrity.

Question 19

Most of the job growth through 2018 is predicted in occupations related to

A) financial services.
B) retail and construction.
C) homeland security and information technology.
D) healthcare.
E) none of the above

Question 20

Employees who possess an inner drive to do their work well have

A) career competencies.
B) good business etiquette.
C) a strong work ethic.