Which of the following is most closely related to competence? - Answers Having a track record of
success
When people are credible, they have a reputation for being - Answers trustworthy
Which of the following questions should you consider when preparing to communicate with customers
or colleagues? - Answers Is trustworthiness or credibility key to the way I work?
The many major business scandals in the early twenty-first century have impacted the American public
in which of the following ways? - Answers There has been a significant decrease in trust in businesses.
According to most surveys, what are ways in which employees tend to feel about their companies?
(Select all that apply.) - Answers Many believe their company leaders do not act with honesty and
integrity.
Nearly half do not trust senior management.
Which of the following statements about the cheating culture is true? - Answers Many students believe
Internet plagiarism is not a serious offense.
Having good credibility implies which of the following qualities? (Choose all that apply.) - Answers having
strong ethical values
being honorable and reliable
ensuring promises are fulfilled
When given a set of hypothetical ethical dilemmas, MBA students scored as high on unethical behavior
as - Answers convicts in prison.
In business, it is important to establish your _____ from your first day on the job. - Answers credibility
Which of the following factors impact a business executive's credibility? (Select all that apply.) - Answers
character
being caring
, competence
Which of the following statements about trust in businesses and business executives in the early twenty-
first century is true? - Answers Americans have historic low rates of trust of both businesses and
business executives.
True or false: Over 70% of business employees trust their senior management and believe that their
company leaders act with honesty and integrity. - Answers False
Global cheating culture refers to - Answers the widespread cheating that takes place in schools.
Meg Whitman, former CEO of HP, stated that early in her career she gained credibility and displayed
competence by her focus on - Answers creating a successful track record.
According to anonymous surveys, a majority of graduate students in education, medicine, law, and
business did which of the following to gain admittance to their programs? - Answers cheat
People can develop competence by finding discipline-related - Answers jobs.
internships.
real-world experience.
Simon worked in management at a large technology company that became embroiled in a scandal in
which many managers were implicated. Simon was cleared of any wrongdoing, but the company was
shut down and all employees were laid off. Simon was hired at a rival company, but his new colleagues
did not give him a warm welcome. Which of the following must Simon do to create a good working
environment? - Answers Simon must establish credibility.
Generosity towards others is an example of ______ in the business world. - Answers caring
Most people will judge a person's competence based on the person's - Answers previous
accomplishments.
Which of the following are gained by business leaders by when they recognize and show concern for
others' needs? - Answers credibility
trust
What are methods by which people can develop competence? (Choose all that apply.) - Answers study