Decision Making
TRUE or FALSE: Decision-making is the process of selecting the best possible option in a given situation, by identifying a decision, gathering information, and assessing alternative resolutions.
Answer: True
Bonus: Name one work task you do at the Habitat for Humanity Restore.
_______ _____________ is the process of organizing and planning how to divide your time between different activities.
A. Critical thinking
B. Problem solving
C. Time management
Answer: Time management
Bonus: Which month is the 9th month?
What term is defined as, "being courteous, being honest, using good judgment, and displaying profession qualities"?
A. Customer Service
B. Professionalism
C. Responsibility
D. Teamwork
Answer: Professionalism
Bonus: Name one place we go to volunteer at.
What happens every year on April 22?
A. Christmas
B. Earth Day
C. Hilary's Birthday
D. Memorial Day
Answer: Earth Day
Which country does the food spaghetti come from?
A. France
B. USA
C. Turkey
D. Italy
Answer: Italy
Bonus: What is another food that comes from Italy?
Which of these does not influence decision making?
A. Family
B. Past experiences
C. Age
D. Shoe size
Answer: Shoe size
Bonus: Name one work task you do at The Closet.
True or False?
One benefit of time management is an increased level of stress.
Answer: False
Time management decreases your level of stress.
Bonus: Where did the group go volunteer today?
TRUE OR FALSE: All jobs/careers require professionalism.
Answer: True
Bonus: Without going to look in the kitchen, what color is the refrigerator in the kitchen in the PIERS Program?
April 9 is a holiday dedicated to celebrating what sparkly mythological creature?
A. Unicorns
B. Fairies
C. Elves
D. Ligers
Answer: Unicorns
What country do French fries come from?
A. France
B. Belgium
C. USA
D. China
Answer: Belgium
Bonus: What is the most popular condiment used for French fries?
What is the first step in the decision making process?
A. Evaluate and review the results
B. Create a plan of action
C. Identify the problem
Answer: Identify the problem
Bonus: What is 4x4?
True or False?
Distractions make it harder to manage your time.
Answer: True
Bonus: What is Abbey's birthday month?
How should you greet your boss?
A. What's up
B. Top of the morning to ya sweetie
C. Good morning, how are you doing?
D. Hey babe
Answer: Good morning, how are you doing?
Bonus: What is Emily's last name?
What flowery festival occurs in Washington, D.C. every April?
A. The Rose Festival
B. The Lily Festival
C. The Cherry Blossom Festival
D. The Purple Rose Festival
Answer: The Cherry Blossom Festival
Which country does apple pie come from?
A. USA
B. Ecuador
C. England
D. Canada
Answer: England
Bonus: Name another type of pie
Good decision making skills saves ________ and _________.
A. Money and food
B. Time and resources
C. People and risks
Answer: Time and resources
Bonus: What is the capital of the United States?
If you have 30 minutes left in your shift and your boss asks you to take out the trash which takes 15 minutes and clean the floors which takes 20 minutes do you have enough time to complete those tasks?
Answer: 15 minutes + 20 minutes = 35 minutes
So no, you do not have enough time.
Bonus: Should you let staff know when you are leaving the room to go to the bathroom?
Name at least tip on how to make a good impression during an interview.
Answer: Answers will vary.
Possible answers: Dress for the job you want; Arrive 5-10 minutes early; Enter a room confidently; Offer a firm handshake; Be kind to everyone; Act interested; Be prepared to talk about the company and yourself; Do a pre-interview body check; Check your smile, etc.
Bonus: How do you sign "thank you"?
April 6 celebrates a fluffy fight we can get behind. What day is it?
A. National Flower Fight
B. National Cotton Candy Fight
C. National Snowball Fight
D. National Pillow Fight Day
Answer: National Pillow Fight Day
Which country does chocolate come from?
A. Mexico
B. Portugal
C. South Sudan
D. USA
Answer: Mexico
Bonus: What does "hola" mean in Spanish?
Jason is the lead cashier at the diner. The diner needs a new greeting. Jason asked all five cashiers to come up with a slogan. Jason and the cashiers collaborate to determine the top three slogans. Jason reviews the top three and determines which one will be the new slogan. What type of decision making is this?
A. Consensus Decision Making
B. Voter Decision Making
C. Collaborative Decision Making
D. Command Decision Making
Answer: Collaborative Decision Making
Bonus: How many stars are on the United States flag?
When speaking about time management, a buffer is
A. A short cut on your route
B. Leaving with no extra time
C. Extra time you add to your travel time so you are not late
Answer: Extra time you add to your travel time so you are not late
Bonus: Name one work task you do at Boxes of Basics.
What piece of clothing should you NOT wear to an interview?
A. Collared shirt
B. Dress
C. Flip Flops
D. Blazer
Answer: Flip Flops
Bonus: What is Hilary's birthday month?
Which participant in the PIERS Program has a birthday on April 15th?
A. AN
B. SP
C. BC
D. LB
Answer: SP
Which country did the food hamburgers come from?
A. Germany
B. USA
C. Brazil
D. Chile
Answer: Germany
Bonus: Which type of burger is eaten more often, a cheeseburger or a hamburger?