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Honest goal setting usually helps you to __________ your priorities.
confuse
clarify
conceal
complicate
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Rechargeable batteries are an example of what type of innovation?
Product
Paradigm
Convertible
Categorical
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Mel is about to decide which job to take—using only the facts. As she compares and contrasts information about each job opportunity, Mel is showing that she is aware of which decision-making influence:
Input
Framing
Logic
Style
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Rob decides that he really can't know if Patrick will help him unless he asks, so he decides to do so. Which step of the seven-step problem-solving method does this situation illustrate?
Evaluate the solution
Select and implement a solution
Define the problem
Determine possible solutions
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What activity are Nikki and Josh performing when they read over a scenario and then act out the parts in a training class?
Experimenting
Brainstorming
Meditation
Role-playing
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In order to decide which tasks are most important and the order in which the tasks are to be completed, planners can use the
GDP Factor
ABC Principle
RH Factor
XYZ Principle
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Employees who arrive at work on time and direct their own work-related activities during the course of the day usually possess positive __________ skills.
personal-orientation
self-conceptual
inner-qualitative
self-management
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Which of the following is an example of a right that workers should expect to have in the workplace:
Freedom from discrimination
Flexible work schedule
Unlimited personal time
Access to company information
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One way to obtain reliable and up-to-date information about employment trends in a certain career or field is by.
speaking with a salesperson
reading older periodicals
asking retired workers
visiting government websites
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When using exploratory interviews to identify occupational interests, you should try to interview someone who
has an executive position in the company.
used to have the kind of job you want.
holds the kind of job you want.
hires people for the kind of job you want.
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Diana prepares bills and invoices for her company. Her career is in the area of
corporate finance
marketing communications.
securities and investments.
professional selling.
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Which of the following guidelines should you follow when completing a job application form:
Print the requested information in black ink.
Complete the parts labeled "for employer use only."
Identify the minimum salary level that is acceptable.
Leave information blank when it does not apply to you.
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What types of skills are extremely important for an applicant to use effectively during an employment interview?
Occupational
Communication
Management
Educational
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What is one of the benefits of sending a job interview follow-up letter?
Reminds the interviewer of the applicant
Lets the applicant submit test scores
Allows the applicant to include a résumé
Provides the interviewer with references
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Under what circumstances would it be appropriate for a person to send a letter of application to a business?
When acting on a referred job lead
When completing an application form
When submitting educational transcripts
When responding to a request for information
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Which of the following must appear on your resume:
Marital status
Education
Date of birth
List of references
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Serving as a volunteer in a specific industry or for a business-related organization is one way that individuals might obtain
work experience.
monetary compensation.
technical training.
guidance counseling.
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Which of the following often makes it necessary for workers to continue their education and obtain training to pursue different careers:
Advances in technology
Increases in responsibility
Changes in geography
Limits to confidentiality
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What type of duties do customer-service professionals often perform?
Preparing ads
Paying invoices
Handling complaints
Receiving shipments
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Brad wants to find a job in the field of advertising. An easy way for Brad to find out the names of all the advertising businesses in his area would be to
visit local businesses.
use Google.
ask his friends.
read the yellow pages.