Topic Test 1

22 August 2022
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A common advantage of a promotion is that ______.
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You will receive better pay
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Self doubt is a result of ______.
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Lacking self-esteem
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Which of the following criteria is necessary for every good meeting?
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Only 1, 2, and 5
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All workers pursue ongoing education for the same reason.
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F
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At a promotion interview, it is important to ________.
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Be honest about your qualifications
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Turning down promotion interviews for positions you are not interested in is good policy.
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F
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In what way must a good leader approach the four different leadership styles?
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A good leader must be willing to adopt the style which suits the situation they are in. When dealing with inexperienced employees, an authoritarian style might be the best. When dealing with competent individuals with no looming deadline, a democratic style might be best. Poor management occurs when only one of the styles is considered and used.
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Describe the differences between power and authority.
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Power is the ability to control, command or determine. Authority is the right to control, command or determine. Power can be used to force people to do things they would otherwise not, and authority can be used to convince people to do things they would otherwise not. Authority usually attracts power, but the misuse of power will destroy authority. Both power and authority are required in order to lead effectively.
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Explain how a positive person deals with worry and doubt.
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A positive person deals with worry by understanding that worry does not solve any problems by itself. Worry is a motivator to positive action, and that any worries should be followed by action to prevent that concern from occuring. Overcoming doubt is a function of becoming confident in the chances of your success. Building smaller successes can also help you build a sense of self-esteem that will erase doubt.
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Sincerity is a valuable attribute when declining a promotion.
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T
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Leadership is a talent that cannot be learned.
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F
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Blaming others is a symptom of being______.
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Controlled by a problem
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A good leader will have followers who ______.
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Are willing to comply with commands
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Explain why businesses encourage their employees to pursue ongoing education.
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Businesses encourage their employees to pursue ongoing education because it makes the workers more valuable in the long run. Employees with advanced skills and degrees are more likely to be able to handle changes in the business environment.
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A leader who tries to connect with their workers by understanding their wants and needs is practicing ______.
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Empathy
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In general, it is wise to keep in touch with everyone in your business network at least once every __________.
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6 months
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Most modern workers _________.
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Will change both their jobs and careers
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Will change both their jobs and careers
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Networking
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When there is no room for growth within a company, an employee cannot __________.
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Be promoted vertically to new positions