DECA Professional Development
Maintain appropriate personal appearance (PQ) - correct answer ✔✔Personal hygiene can be
maintained through showers, brushing teeth, deodorant, haircuts, shaving, etc. Woman can use makeup
if they wish.
Demonstrate systematic behavior (PQ) - correct answer ✔✔Systematic behavior is the process of
accomplishing interconnected tasks sequentially or simultaneously, which ever is more efficient.
Set personal goals (CS) - correct answer ✔✔SMART goals:
- specific
- measurable
- achievable
- relevant
- timely
Balance personal and professional responsibilities (SP) - correct answer ✔✔A resonable amount of time
should be invested in both responsibilities.
Personal: friendships and families
Professional: job performance and corporate leadership
Adhere to company protocols and policies (CS) - correct answer ✔✔Company policies and protocols
should be meticulously read and properly followed.
Follow rules of conduct (CS) - correct answer ✔✔A code of conduct is a set of rules outlining the social
norms and rules and responsibilities of, or proper practices for, an individual, party, or organization.
Follow chain or command (CS) - correct answer ✔✔A chain of command is an official hierarchy of
authority.
, Often...
- employee, manager, senior manager, vp, ceo
Determine the nature of organizational goals (SP) - correct answer ✔✔Organizational goals are strategic
objectives that a company's management establishes to outline expected outcomes and guide
employees' efforts.
Ascertain the nature of organizational goals (SP) - correct answer ✔✔Employees must follow company
policy, procedure, and protocol and accomplish all expected tasks in a timely manner.
Explain the need for innovation skills (CS) - correct answer ✔✔Innovation skills are types of skills that
allow individuals to become original. They ofen lead to breakthroughs.
Make decisions (CS) - correct answer ✔✔Decisions should be made to benefit the employees and
company as a whole.
Demonstrate problem-solving skills (CS) - correct answer ✔✔Problem solving includes taking everyone's
standpoints and negotiating a compromise.
Demonstrate appropriate creativity (SP) - correct answer ✔✔Creativity is the concept of having unique
yet effective strategy. It is important because it leads to innovation.
Use time-management skills (SP) - correct answer ✔✔1. Don't procrastinate
2. Delegate
3. Prioritize
4. Schedule
Assess personal interests and skills needed for success in business (PQ) - correct answer ✔✔Skilled
needed for success in business include...
- verbal communication skills
- written communication skills
Maintain appropriate personal appearance (PQ) - correct answer ✔✔Personal hygiene can be
maintained through showers, brushing teeth, deodorant, haircuts, shaving, etc. Woman can use makeup
if they wish.
Demonstrate systematic behavior (PQ) - correct answer ✔✔Systematic behavior is the process of
accomplishing interconnected tasks sequentially or simultaneously, which ever is more efficient.
Set personal goals (CS) - correct answer ✔✔SMART goals:
- specific
- measurable
- achievable
- relevant
- timely
Balance personal and professional responsibilities (SP) - correct answer ✔✔A resonable amount of time
should be invested in both responsibilities.
Personal: friendships and families
Professional: job performance and corporate leadership
Adhere to company protocols and policies (CS) - correct answer ✔✔Company policies and protocols
should be meticulously read and properly followed.
Follow rules of conduct (CS) - correct answer ✔✔A code of conduct is a set of rules outlining the social
norms and rules and responsibilities of, or proper practices for, an individual, party, or organization.
Follow chain or command (CS) - correct answer ✔✔A chain of command is an official hierarchy of
authority.
, Often...
- employee, manager, senior manager, vp, ceo
Determine the nature of organizational goals (SP) - correct answer ✔✔Organizational goals are strategic
objectives that a company's management establishes to outline expected outcomes and guide
employees' efforts.
Ascertain the nature of organizational goals (SP) - correct answer ✔✔Employees must follow company
policy, procedure, and protocol and accomplish all expected tasks in a timely manner.
Explain the need for innovation skills (CS) - correct answer ✔✔Innovation skills are types of skills that
allow individuals to become original. They ofen lead to breakthroughs.
Make decisions (CS) - correct answer ✔✔Decisions should be made to benefit the employees and
company as a whole.
Demonstrate problem-solving skills (CS) - correct answer ✔✔Problem solving includes taking everyone's
standpoints and negotiating a compromise.
Demonstrate appropriate creativity (SP) - correct answer ✔✔Creativity is the concept of having unique
yet effective strategy. It is important because it leads to innovation.
Use time-management skills (SP) - correct answer ✔✔1. Don't procrastinate
2. Delegate
3. Prioritize
4. Schedule
Assess personal interests and skills needed for success in business (PQ) - correct answer ✔✔Skilled
needed for success in business include...
- verbal communication skills
- written communication skills
