Continuous Learning & Adaptability
a _____ is an informal teacher or guide who helps new employees adjust to their workplace
mentor
A set of official rules or guidelines that an organization follows. For example, a "no cell phones in class" rule is a _____.
policy
In a group, those whose particular description/trait are not shared with the largest percentage of members in the group. This group is the _____.
minority
What are the negative effects of a choice or decision called; the negative outcome?
consequences
what is it called when someone has the ability to generate, create, or discover new and original ideas, solutions, or possibilities that are also valuable or useful. For example: An artist uses their _____ to make a new sculpture.
creativity
A way of making and using contacts to get job information and advice
networking
A _____ skill that can be used in many different jobs or situations. "Big picture" thinking is a great example of this kind of skill because it's valuable in any career.
transferable
what is the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, appearance, age, or gender
discrimination
what is your inner moral code or compass that one lives by and relies on to help make professional decisions called?
value system
what is the ability to control yourself or other people, even in difficult situations called? Or, what is it called when you get in trouble?
discipline
Ebony participates in on-the-job training at her job as a nurse. She is an experienced nurse who has worked at the hospital for the last seven years. On-the-job training is_____________
a.) On-site instruction in how to perform a particular job
b.) a privately run institution that trains students for a profession
c.) a school that offers a variety of programs
d.) an apprenticeship
a.) On-site instruction in how to perform a particular job
The farmers in Idaho experienced a large drought; therefore, their potato supply this year will be lower that in past years. Due to this, we will experience ______ of potatoes this year.
a.) surplus
b.) shortages
c.) no change
d.) supply
b.) shortages
what are the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group called? Their ____.
culture
What does someone have when they comply with laws, procedures, and workplaces policies, and demonstrate honesty, fairness, and respect?
integrity
Jeff couldn't afford an office for his new company so he did his paperwork at Starbucks in the evenings so he could use their free Wi-Fi. This is an example of _____.
a.) dishonesty
b.) cheap behavior
c.) good customer service
d.) resourcefullness
d.) resourcefulness
a person who learns well by sharing and working with others has a(n) _____ learning style
a.) intrapersonal
b.) naturalistic
c.) interpersonal
d.) verbal/linguistic
c.) interpersonal
In business, the expression "The Big Picture" refers to:
a.) if the company plans to sell within the next few years
b.) the graphic logo the company uses in advertisements
c.) the large painting in the chief executive's office
d.) the overall goals, objectives, and values of an organization
d.) the overall goals, objectives, and values of an organization
_____ is the condition of having or being composed of differing elements; variety; especially the inclusion of different types of people.
diversity
You work at a job with a very strict anti-drug and alcohol policy which states that no alcohol is to be consumed during work hours. Violation of this policy will result in immediate termination. While at lunch, you see that several of your co-workers are having a beer with their meal. What should you do?
tell your immediate supervisor/
tell your boss/
snitch
You work as a server at a restaurant. A customer orders a particular fish dinner. After you put the order in, the chef and manager tells you that the fish your customer ordered is sold out. What is the best way to creatively handle the situation?
Apologize to the customer and offer a comparable dish (maybe a discount too)
During her job applicant review, Susie was asked if she would be willing to occasionally attend out-of-town and overnight training sessions. Typically the reason for this question is to discover:
a.) whether she would work overtime hours
b.) whether she is willing to sacrifice her values
c.) her desire and ambition to move up to management
d.) her commitment to professional growth
d.) her commitment to professional growth
Part of being a civically responsible employee is understanding how the U.S. government operates. The job of the Legislative Branch is to ____ laws.
make
The effort to achieve equality in the workplace through outreach and the elimination of barriers in hiring is called _____.
a.) Life equality
b.) Smart Hiring System
c.) Affirmative Action
d.) Unbiased hiring
c. Affirmative Action
You work as a cashier and are reviewing your cash register receipts. You find out that you've shorted one of your customers $10 in change and he hasn't noticed it yet. What should you do?
Give him the money he is owed.
At work, Joe always contributes new ideas while using the tools and resources around him to take the initiative to fix problems. Joe is ____ and ______.
Hint: two vocab words
creative and resourceful