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Basic People Management MCQ

1. When leading effective change, which are the steps involved?

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Correct Answer: Unfreeze, Change, Refreeze

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2. What is the fundamental task of management?

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Correct Answer: Make people capable of joint performance

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3. True or false? The best way to solve a problem is to cure the symptoms first.

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Correct Answer: False

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4. Which behavior theory claims there is no best way to organize a corporation, lead a company, or make decisions?

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Correct Answer: Contingency Theory

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5. When an employee is suspected of violating a policy,

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Correct Answer: Check your Employee Handbook

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6. Which is the process for settling labor disputes?

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Correct Answer: Arbitration

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7. Mid-level managers consist of:

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Correct Answer: general managers, branch managers and department managers

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8. Referring to a direct report as a "Millennial," or a "Baby Boomer" is never appropriate in the workplace because it refers to the age of the person and could indicate an improper focus on age.

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Correct Answer: False. While it is best to never needlessly refer to demographic differences in employees, there may be legitimate reasons for discussing an employee's age bracket in the context of the workplace.

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9. If a Catholic school would not hire a Jewish teacher for a position based on his religious belief:

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Correct Answer: it can be lawfully justified by Bona Fide Occupational Qualification

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10. Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding leaders and managers?

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Correct Answer: Concepts "leader" and "manager" have the same meaning.

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11. Union is to strike as Company is to __________.

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Correct Answer: lockout

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12. Employees with high potential should not

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Correct Answer: Be encouraged to stick to what they do best

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13. Some of the key competencies for the HR manager would be:

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Correct Answer: Relationship management, Organizational leadership and navigation, Communication

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14. What's the most important element of an effective goal set in a coaching conversation?

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Correct Answer: Measurability

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15. If a manager chooses to try relationship-oriented management style as opposed to task-oriented (s)he will

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Correct Answer: focus more on the people doing the work than on the task at hand

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16. Out of these four, the best approach to planning/management is

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Correct Answer: interactive

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17. When conducting an employment interview, it is legal to inquire about:

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Correct Answer: preceding salary history

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18. Which of the following may not be included in a company's Annual Performance Appraisal processes?

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Correct Answer: Managers can change review after meeting with employee

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19. Goals set for team members should be:

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Correct Answer: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-Bound

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20. Which is the best way to leave off during an interview?

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Correct Answer: Explain next steps

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21. The values and behaviors that describe the unique social and psychological environment of an organization is its

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Correct Answer: Culture

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22. An employee is spreading rumors about a co-worker. You should:

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Correct Answer: Immediately settle the issue with the rumor-spreading employee privately, and then inform the other employee that the issue has been settled but don't disclose who initiated it

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23. A risk of having a discrimination law suit can most likely occur when:

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Correct Answer: A man is promoted over a woman with stronger capabilities

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24. The company's SHAREHOLDERS are people who invested in this company, while its STAKEHOLDERS are all those affected by the company.

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Correct Answer: TRUE

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25. What is the best time of the year to give an employee a feedback?

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Correct Answer: Whenever it is needed

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26. Leadership is different from management in what way?

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Correct Answer: Leadership is mostly about behavior; management is mostly about processes

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27. The company's STAKEHOLDERS are

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Correct Answer: All of these

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28. When employee reports an incident such as harassment, it is important to notify:

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Correct Answer: Human Resources

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29. When a new employee comes on board, which is not recommended?

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Correct Answer: An aggressive discussion of unacceptable employee behaviors.

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30. Which best defines Employee Development?

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Correct Answer: Encouraging employees to acquire new or advanced skills

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31. During an interview, a candidate starts to tell you about the worst boss they ever had. You should:

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Correct Answer: End the interview normally, but note this as a negative.

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32. You witness an employee say something inappropriate to another team member.

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Correct Answer: Pull him/her aside and point out the issue. Ask them to talk with the other employee and fix things. Offer to mediate if needed

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33. True or False : Most managers select employees according to the skills needed for the role, but great managers select people for their talent.

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Correct Answer: True

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34. Which is a factor in building a team environment?

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Correct Answer: Encouraging collaboration of ideas

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35. Which of the following is not an important consideration when holding team meetings?

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Correct Answer: Hold meetings no less than 1 hr at a time

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36. Competency model is

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Correct Answer: a list of key characteristics/skills necessary for high performance and success in a given job

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37. A performance appraisal can be effective when:

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Correct Answer: SMART goals are set for the employee

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38. Which may be considered discrimination?

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Correct Answer: Refusing to hire those considered "of retirement age"

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39. Which is not a factor in increasing employee engagement?

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Correct Answer: Encouraging long hours

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40. What is the best way to get a group to buy into a great idea?

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Correct Answer: Evalauate with your peers, take feedback and then present it to the group

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41. In a meeting with an external client, one of your directs makes a negative comment about your internal processes. When is an appropriate time to give negative feedback to the employee?

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Correct Answer: After the meeting.

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42. Where is the proper place to discipline employee?

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Correct Answer: In a private place where only required persons are involved.

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43. People management skills include the following...

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Correct Answer: All answers.

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44. The organization's MISSION statement

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Correct Answer: is important to establish and follow, because it describes the organization's function in society and its primary day-to-day goals.

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45. True or false? Effective listening skills is important for a manager to have.

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Correct Answer: True

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46. How can you satisfy customers?

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Correct Answer: All of the above

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47. Which of the following is the best way to resolve employee conflicts?

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Correct Answer: Listening to both employees and coming up with a viable solution.

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48. It is important to thoroughly understand company policies, rules, and regulations as it pertains to your team.

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Correct Answer: True

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49. Hiring a good fit for your company is not important. You can always mold them into being the employee you want them to be.

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Correct Answer: False

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50. All of these are great inspirational leadership tools EXCEPT:

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Correct Answer: coercion

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51. One of the cheapest ways to motivate team members may be:

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Correct Answer: Praise

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52. Refusal to hire a person with a disability is AGAINST THE LAW if

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Correct Answer: the disability doesn't interfere with the person's ability to adequately perform the job duties

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53. According to Family and Medical Leave Act men are entitled to parental leave just as women are entitled to pregnancy leave.

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Correct Answer: True

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54. If you do the morally right thing and report on your boss if you know he is involved in illegal practices, you RISK being known as a _____________ in the industry.

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Correct Answer: whistle-blower

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55. BENCHMARKING, as a business management technique, is

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Correct Answer: the process of comparing one's business processes and performance metrics to industry bests or other industries' best practices.

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56. When managing others it is best to:

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Correct Answer: Establish a sense of authority

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57. Productivity is measured by which factors?

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Correct Answer: Inputs and Outputs

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58. What does not motivate employees?

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Correct Answer: Salary deduction

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59. It requires a degree to properly manage people.

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Correct Answer: False

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60. Customer service rule #1, the consumer is always...

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Correct Answer: Right

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61. Name a feature of an organization's CULTURE:

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Correct Answer: All of these

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62. Which is NOT the best solution when dealing with a performance concern?

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Correct Answer: Terminate the employee as soon as possible

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63. What would be the best solution when terminating an employee?

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Correct Answer: Discuss with HR prior to termination

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64. A salary means...?

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Correct Answer: amount entitled to an employee in a given period (semi-monthly, monthly, annual)

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65. Before terminating an employee it is best to:

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Correct Answer: Document all events leading up to termination

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66. An Employee can best be viewed as:

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Correct Answer: An asset

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67. True or False? Sexual Harassment is generally tolerated when it is viewed as a joke.

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Correct Answer: False

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68. When recruiting for a new position, which statement is true?

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Correct Answer: It is best to determine the type of skills needed before recruiting

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69. A manager from another department tells you that your management style lacks originality. What should you do?

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Correct Answer: Ask why he/she feels that way and encourage new ideas on alternative management styles.

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70. What would NOT be a competency for a team manager?

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Correct Answer: BA or BS degree

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71. What do you do when your boss does not respond to an email you feel is important?

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Correct Answer: Send a follow up. If she does not respond again, approach her.

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72. If the white-male-dominated finance company begins to hire women and people with diverse backgrounds for management positions, it's an effort to

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Correct Answer: change the organizational culture

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73. When motivating your team it is best to:

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Correct Answer: Assess what the team sees as motivational

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74. Which is not a characteristic of a good Manager?

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Correct Answer: Micro-Manages capable subordinates

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75. Motivation can only be achieved through compensation.

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Correct Answer: False

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76. If your company takes pride in being an EOE, this means

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Correct Answer: Equal Opportunity Employer

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77. True or false? Gossip in the workplace is common, and will not harm anyone or violate company policy.

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Correct Answer: False

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78. Which is the best definition of Workplace Harassment?

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Correct Answer: Situation causing someone to feel uncomfortable in the workplace

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79. You receive a customer complaint that one of your subordinates is being RUDE. You:

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Correct Answer: Apologize to the customer and talk to the mentioned employee to be able to fully assess the situation before taking further action.

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80. True or false? Infrequent communication can cause fear.

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Correct Answer: True

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81. Two of your employees are arguing in front of a customer. What should you do?

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Correct Answer: Pull them to the side and get to the root of the problem while explaining how unprofessional it is to argue in front of customers

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82. Your team is upset due to a change in direction imposed by the business, you should...

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Correct Answer: discuss the changes with your business contact and explain it to your team

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83. When delegating work it is best to delegate to the:

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Correct Answer: Employee who will get the job done in a satisfactory manner

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84. True or false? It only takes one employee to destroy team dynamics and productivity.

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Correct Answer: True

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85. True or false? Open communication does not promote trust.

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Correct Answer: False

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86. True or false? As a supervisor, when assisting in an investigation, it is best to keep information confidential.

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Correct Answer: True

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87. You encounter a customer who is loudly arguing and asking to see a manager. First thing you do:

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Correct Answer: Introduce yourself and apologize

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88. When a staff member complains about something job related, you should...

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Correct Answer: Talk directly to the the staff member, identify the issue and resolve it together with the staff member.

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89. An employee is talking on the phone while looking up information in Google and taking notes. This is an example of

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Correct Answer: multitasking

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90. A direct report comes to you and says they are being sexually harassed by a member of senior management. You have heard rumors that this particular employee has been looking for ways to get paid time off and you suspect this is a ploy. What should you do?

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Correct Answer: Request a meeting with direct report to investigate sexual harassment claims and invite a member of human resources to help conduct meeting. Depending on what your direct report says, determines on how you react further.

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91. A leader __________.

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Correct Answer: All answers are correct.

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92. When there is tension amongst your team, which is a good solution?

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Correct Answer: Address concerns and try to resolve

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93. Non-Exempt employees must be paid for hours worked overtime.

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Correct Answer: True

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94. In many industries women tend to be promoted up to 90 % less than men. This phenomenon is called:

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Correct Answer: glass ceiling

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95. An employee makes a racial remark about another co-worker. The racism is obvious and malicious. What action should you take?

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Correct Answer: Terminate the employee

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