Workplace Readiness Skills Review

Conflict Management

100

Example(s): "I don't want to talk about it." or "It's none of my business."

Avoidant

200

Example(s): "This is your problem, not mine." or "I don't have time for you."

Competitive 

300

Example(s): "If you can do this for me, I'll do something else for you."

Compromising

400

Example(s): "I understand your situation." or "I can help you on this issue." 

Collaborative

500

Example(s): "Whatever you decide works for me." or "It's up to you."

Accommodating

Money Accounts

100

Allows user to withdraw and deposit money; checks, ATMs, and debit cards

Advantages: free bill pay, free direct deposit 

Disadvantages: withdraw limits, overdraft fees

Checking Account

200

Manages money for the long term 

Advantages: emergency fund, earns interest

Disadvantage: limited amount of transactions 

Savings Account

300

Individuals open this account; there are both Traditional and Roth versions of this account

1 Drawback: Restricts the amount of contributions per year

Individual Retirement Plan/Account (IRA)

400

Employers open this account for their employees (employer-sponsored); puts a portion of your earnings in a financial portfolio

401K Plan

500

Similar to a savings account but with a higher interest rate, fixed terms, and fixed interest rates

Certificate of Deposit/CD

Types of Diversity

100

Difference in sexes

Gender Diversity

200

Difference in backgrounds

Cultural Diversity

300

Difference in perspectives

Viewpoint Diversity

400

Difference in strengths & weaknesses

Ability Diversity

500

Difference in the opportunities that you've had/have

Socioeconomic Diversity

Relationship Types

100

Marriage and/or long-term dating relationship, "In love", and/or living together

Romantic Relationship

200

Living together, frequent communication, sharing important life milestones together

Family Relationship

300

Mutual respect, open communication, and a relationship based on work context

Professional Relationship

400

Frequent communication, mutual respect, trust, emotional support, and focus on shared interests and values

Platonic Relationship

500

Partners are able to live separate, but mutual lives, balancing both partners' needs, and compromising 

Independent Relationship

Miscellaneous

100

Which fruit floats in water because it is composed of 25% air?

Apple

200

What is the only letter not in any U.S. state name?

Q

300

Which planet has a longer day than its year?

Venus

400

Bananas are slightly radioactive because of what element?

Potassium

500

Which country has the most time zones in the world?

France