Deck 2: Self-Management: Clarifying Values, Setting Goals, and Planning

Question 1

_____ are stable, enduring beliefs about what is worthwhile in life and what behaviors are desirable for achieving them.

A) motives
B) goals
C) plans
D) values

Answer 1

D

Question 2

"I want to lose weight quickly." What is the biggest problem with this goal?

A) It is not specific.
B) It is not measurable.
C) It is not attainable.
D) It is not realistic.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Being loving, honest, and ambitious are all examples of _____ values.

A) terminal
B) instrumental
C) means
D) ways

Answer 3

B

Question 4

All of the following are examples of personal mission statements except _____.

A) I want to go through life with a smile on my face and use my healing talents to keep hope alive.
B) I want to build healthy, loving relationships with my family.
C) I want to achieve a position of respect and knowledge, and use that position to help others.
D) I want to get my MBA.

Question 5

In order to set effective goals, you should _____.

A) personalize your goals
B) visualize your goals
C) develop a support group
D) all of the above

Question 6

_____ define the place you want to be; _____ tell you how to get there.

A) Plans; goals
B) Goals; plans
C) Values; ambitions
D) Ambitions; values

Question 7

When implementing your strategies, it is important to establish _____.

A) timelines and checkpoints
B) visions and values
C) direction and your mission statement
D) plans and priorities

Question 8

When doing a SWOT analysis, you need to look at _____.

A) Self-esteem, Wisdom, Openness, Truth
B) Situation, Workteam, Options, Timing
C) Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
D) Sales, Workforce, Optimization, Technology

Question 9

The first step in the planning process is to _____.

A) analyze the environment for opportunities
B) identify your mission and vision
C) assess your strengths and weaknesses
D) formulate specific operational objectives

Question 10

A comfortable, prosperous life, world peace, and wisdom are all examples of _____ values.

A) terminal
B) instrumental
C) means
D) ways