Question 1

A truly productive person makes good use of ___________

Accepted Answer

A)  creativity blocks. 
B)  moments of peak performance. 
C)  planning errors. 
D)  miscellaneous bits of time. 
A)  creativity blocks. 
B)  moments of peak performance. 
C)  planning errors. 
D)  miscellaneous bits of time.

Question 2

The most frequent reason for employee discipline is:

Accepted Answer

A)  failure to prepare "to do" lists. 
B)  procrastination about preparing reports. 
C)  poor attendance and absenteeism. 
D)  office romances. 
A)  failure to prepare "to do" lists. 
B)  procrastination about preparing reports. 
C)  poor attendance and absenteeism. 
D)  office romances.

Question 3

Placing a high value on one's time can improve work habits and time management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Unproductive users of computers suffer a productivity drain because he or she avoids using the computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

To jump-start yourself with respect to overcoming procrastination:

Accepted Answer

A)  get started on a tiny assignment. 
B)  ingest a heavy dose of caffeine. 
C)  imagine that you will be fired for delaying a project. 
D)  don't sit down until the task is half completed. 
A)  get started on a tiny assignment. 
B)  ingest a heavy dose of caffeine. 
C)  imagine that you will be fired for delaying a project. 
D)  don't sit down until the task is half completed.

Question 6

A person who is frequently late or absent is likely to be perceived as being emotionally immature by managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A person is a true workaholic when he or she:

Accepted Answer

A)  works an average of at least 60 hours per week. 
B)  finds not working to be an uncomfortable experience. 
C)  brings work home at least four nights per week. 
D)  establishes unrealistic goals. 
A)  works an average of at least 60 hours per week. 
B)  finds not working to be an uncomfortable experience. 
C)  brings work home at least four nights per week. 
D)  establishes unrealistic goals.

Question 8

A recommended way to jump-start a project is to perform a leading task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The perfectionist type of workaholic is fun to work with because he or she readily turns over the control of projects to others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Working smarter, not harder, refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  getting ample rest and relaxation. 
B)  doing one's work in a more imaginative way. 
C)  doing intellectual rather than physical work. 
D)  getting rid of time-consuming tasks. 
A)  getting ample rest and relaxation. 
B)  doing one's work in a more imaginative way. 
C)  doing intellectual rather than physical work. 
D)  getting rid of time-consuming tasks.

Question 11

The purpose of Create Some Quiet, Uninterrupted Time is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  make best use of your peak energy period. 
B)  decrease time spent on paperwork. 
C)  skim over details of written communication. 
D)  engage in essential activities as thinking, planning, getting organized, doing analytical work, writing reports, and doing creative tasks.. 
A)  make best use of your peak energy period. 
B)  decrease time spent on paperwork. 
C)  skim over details of written communication. 
D)  engage in essential activities as thinking, planning, getting organized, doing analytical work, writing reports, and doing creative tasks..

Question 12

Following the WIFO principle means:

Accepted Answer

A)  doing the most distasteful task first. 
B)  taking a break before tackling the most demanding tasks. 
C)  doing the small tasks first. 
D)  express more positive attitudes towards your work. 
A)  doing the most distasteful task first. 
B)  taking a break before tackling the most demanding tasks. 
C)  doing the small tasks first. 
D)  express more positive attitudes towards your work.

Question 13

Which one of the following statements made by a worker is the most likely to help him or her overcome procrastination on a particular project?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I've been thinking about having the report finished by Friday." 
B)  "I will have my report on your desk by Friday morning." 
C)  "I would like to have my report finished by Friday." 
D)  'What is the latest date you can use this report?" 
A)  "I've been thinking about having the report finished by Friday." 
B)  "I will have my report on your desk by Friday morning." 
C)  "I would like to have my report finished by Friday." 
D)  'What is the latest date you can use this report?"

Question 14

"Counterattack" is a method of fighting procrastination through:

Accepted Answer

A)  rewarding yourself for starting the task. 
B)  punishing yourself for avoiding the task. 
C)  forcing yourself to do something uncomfortable. 
D)  pecking away at an overwhelming task. 
A)  rewarding yourself for starting the task. 
B)  punishing yourself for avoiding the task. 
C)  forcing yourself to do something uncomfortable. 
D)  pecking away at an overwhelming task.

Question 15

Working in spurts is highly recommended as a time-management technique.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to a survey, a major productivity drain of information technology is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  employees are stealing trade secrets over the Internet. 
B)  many workers surf the Internet on company time. 
C)  people rush home to get on the Internet. 
D)  photocopying machines keep jamming. 
A)  employees are stealing trade secrets over the Internet. 
B)  many workers surf the Internet on company time. 
C)  people rush home to get on the Internet. 
D)  photocopying machines keep jamming.

Question 17

A recommended method of time management is to tackle distasteful tasks:

Accepted Answer

A)  while well rested. 
B)  while fatigued. 
C)  first. 
D)  last. 
A)  while well rested. 
B)  while fatigued. 
C)  first. 
D)  last.

Question 18

A recommended way of fighting procrastination is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  wait before tackling the problems. 
B)  calculate its cost. 
C)  overload your work schedule. 
D)  practise relaxation techniques. 
A)  wait before tackling the problems. 
B)  calculate its cost. 
C)  overload your work schedule. 
D)  practise relaxation techniques.

Question 19

A major reason that good work habits improve personal life is that they help prevent a person from being preoccupied with unfinished tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

To achieve breakthrough accomplishments, use the tactic:

Accepted Answer

A)  work at a steady pace. 
B)  emphasize doing important tasks. 
C)  schedule similar tasks together. 
D)  identify and plug time leaks. 
A)  work at a steady pace. 
B)  emphasize doing important tasks. 
C)  schedule similar tasks together. 
D)  identify and plug time leaks.

A truly productive person makes good use of ___________

The most frequent reason for employee discipline is:

Placing a high value on one's time can improve work habits and time management.

Unproductive users of computers suffer a productivity drain because he or she avoids using the computer.

To jump-start yourself with respect to overcoming procrastination:

A person who is frequently late or absent is likely to be perceived as being emotionally immature by managers.

A person is a true workaholic when he or she:

A recommended way to jump-start a project is to perform a leading task.

The perfectionist type of workaholic is fun to work with because he or she readily turns over the control of projects to others.

Working smarter, not harder, refers to:

The purpose of Create Some Quiet, Uninterrupted Time is to:

Following the WIFO principle means:

Which one of the following statements made by a worker is the most likely to help him or her overcome procrastination on a particular project?

"Counterattack" is a method of fighting procrastination through:

Working in spurts is highly recommended as a time-management technique.

According to a survey, a major productivity drain of information technology is that:

A recommended method of time management is to tackle distasteful tasks:

A recommended way of fighting procrastination is to:

A major reason that good work habits improve personal life is that they help prevent a person from being preoccupied with unfinished tasks.

To achieve breakthrough accomplishments, use the tactic:

Human Relations and Yourself

Self-Motivation and Goal Setting

Problem Solving and Creativity

Achieving Wellness and Managing Stress

Dealing With Life Changes and Personal Problems

Finding Happiness and Enhancing Your Personal Life

Communicating With People

Developing Intercultural Competence

Handling Conflict and Being Assertive

Getting Along With Your Manager or Team Leader

Getting Along With Co-Workers and Customers

Developing Self-Confidence and Leadership Skills

Choosing a Career and Developing a Portfolio Career

Conducting a Job Search

Getting Ahead in Your Career

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Exam 15: Developing Good Work Habits

A truly productive person makes good use of ___________

The most frequent reason for employee discipline is:

Placing a high value on one's time can improve work habits and time management.

Unproductive users of computers suffer a productivity drain because he or she avoids using the computer.

To jump-start yourself with respect to overcoming procrastination:

A person who is frequently late or absent is likely to be perceived as being emotionally immature by managers.

A person is a true workaholic when he or she:

A recommended way to jump-start a project is to perform a leading task.

The perfectionist type of workaholic is fun to work with because he or she readily turns over the control of projects to others.

Working smarter, not harder, refers to:

The purpose of Create Some Quiet, Uninterrupted Time is to:

Following the WIFO principle means:

Which one of the following statements made by a worker is the most likely to help him or her overcome procrastination on a particular project?

"Counterattack" is a method of fighting procrastination through:

Working in spurts is highly recommended as a time-management technique.

According to a survey, a major productivity drain of information technology is that:

A recommended method of time management is to tackle distasteful tasks:

A recommended way of fighting procrastination is to:

A major reason that good work habits improve personal life is that they help prevent a person from being preoccupied with unfinished tasks.

To achieve breakthrough accomplishments, use the tactic:

Human Relations and Yourself

Self-Motivation and Goal Setting

Problem Solving and Creativity

Achieving Wellness and Managing Stress

Dealing With Life Changes and Personal Problems

Finding Happiness and Enhancing Your Personal Life

Communicating With People

Developing Intercultural Competence

Handling Conflict and Being Assertive

Getting Along With Your Manager or Team Leader

Getting Along With Co-Workers and Customers

Developing Self-Confidence and Leadership Skills

Choosing a Career and Developing a Portfolio Career

Conducting a Job Search

Getting Ahead in Your Career

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