Unit 4

After an employee collects the necessary facts, what is the next step that an employee should take to solve a problem?

Analyze the information

The newly redesigned Toyota Corolla is an example of what?

Product Innovation

An important problem-solving skill for individuals to have is the ability to be what?

Objective

Which is an internal factor that might influence a business owner's decision making?

Comfort with risk

Several Employees are facing the possibility of being laid off from work. By concluding that they should look for new jobs before that happens, they are what?

Solving Problems

Shannon's best friend has been excluding her lately. They were suppose to go shopping together, but her friend called and canceled. Shannon is upset about it. This is an example of which type of problem?

Peer

Employees who have innovation skills are able to what?

Think in new ways

Most businesses expect their employees to show an interest in the company by being what?

Cooperative.

People who understand themselves and their unique skills and abilities usually are able to choose appropriate what?

Careers

What should individuals take into consideration when researching employment opportunities in business?

Future outlook

Jacob in interested in pursuing a specific business career and sets up a time to talk with a person who works in his field of interest. Jacob is obtaining career information by initiating a what?

Exploratory interview

Tia has many interests and doesn't know which career path is best for her. One method tia can use to determine the best occupational options for her is to what?

Complete an aptitude assessment survey

An employee who is continually teased and made fun of by a supervisor is a victim of what?

Harassment

Jane enjoys working with people, is interested in television and advertising, has excellent grades in English and speech, and is very creative. What occupational area would she be better suited to pursue?

Communications and media

Self-understanding helps one to raise his/her level of self-esteem because it what?

Gives them a true picture of himself/herself

Following a business employee for a few days to obtain information about that particular career is an example of what?

Job shadowing

Because a business spends a lot of money to purchase and maintain office equipment, it expects its employees to do what?

Use and handle the equipment with care.

Why do many business expect their employees to do their jobs according to strict guidelines?

To create a safe environment.

Which industry exists to protect individuals and businesses from financial losses?

Insurance

Chris likes to watch the space flight reports and to read about plans for the future in space. Space exploration is one of Chris's what?

Interests.

The fox company provides its employees with the appropriate gear and equipment to protect them from harm and injury. The company is behaving responsibly by providing employees with what?

Safe working conditions.

Accessing the websites of businesses and professional organizations is one way to obtain what?

Career information

What type of information is acceptable to leave out of a job application?

Salary requirements

Job interviews often say to job applicants, "tell me about yourself." The purpose of this request is to what?

Test the applicants communication skills.

Job applicants use headings on their resumes to do what?

Organize the information so that it's easy to read

What is the best source of information about job leads?

Family and friends

Which is a guideline for writing a job application letter?

Be brief and to the point

Manuel is preparing his job resume, but he has never held a paying job. He has only worked for his father and done some volunteer work in the community. What should Manuel do about the work experience section of his job resume?

He should list his family job and volunteer work.

Chris was interested in a job that was being advertised, but the ad did not provide instructions on whom to contact at the business. What should chris do when sending a letter of application?

Address the letter "to whom it may concern

For a job seeker to find the most satisfactory job, they need to do what?

Identify their goals and skills

Is it appropriate for job applicants to ask the business to let them know when it makes a decision about filling a job?

Yes, this request can be included in a follow-up letter.

What is one of the main reasons for sending an interview follow-up letter?

To show one's continued interest.

People who have limited work experience often include what type of reference on their resumes?

Personal

When asked questions during an employment interview, applicants should do what?

Answer in full

Which is an appropriate response to the question on an employment application that asks the reason for leaving a previous job?

Accepted another position

Entry-level positions provide employees with what?

Basic job experience.

Which is a situation that is likely to require a company's employees to obtain special training from an external source?

Learning a complex computer software program

A primary reason that employees often consider hiring a person with internship experience is because it implies that the applicant possesses what?

Traits such as initiative and commitment.

Which is an example of a person obtain unpaid work experience?

Kelly volunteers at a local radio station.

It is often necessary for employees to continue their education after working for several years to do what?

Serve an apprenticeship

If 3 employees have the same level of ability and competence, what factor might a business use to decide which one to promote?

Seniority