NTR Management Test 1
Questions with Accurate Answers
How do project teams function? correct answer self-managed team works on
specific issues, determines goals, missions, deadlines, and processes.
How do self-managed teams function? correct answer work groups function
without a designated manager, often temporary, when manager has left
organization, cost-beneficial - 'vacancy savings'
What are casual employees? correct answer not guaranteed any hours but is
scheduled as needed, often 'on-call'
What are characteristics of leaders? correct answer charisma, creativity, drive,
expertise, flexibility, intelligence, integrity, motivation, self-confidence
What are contract employees? correct answer Hired to complete a project,
typically not part of the payroll, freelancers, consultants, negotiate terms.
What are entry-level (dietitian) professionals? correct answer Beginning position
within organization, formal education, basic skills in nutrition assessment, MNT,
community nutrition, and foodservice systems. Requires only general knowledge
of area worked.
What are other opportunities in nutrition? correct answer Private
practice/enterpreneurial, product sales, business owner, industry,
education/academia, volunteerism
, What are probationary employees? correct answer Usually a new-hire who has
not yet demonstrated that he/she can performs kills of job, set time period for
evaluation before retaining or dismissing (30-90 days (up to a year)), can be
dismissed without cause or period can be extended.
What are sections 501 and 505 of the rehabilitation act of 1973? correct answer
prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities who work in
the federal government
What are short-hour employees? correct answer Performs predetermined 'short'
number of hours per day/week, typically under 20 hours per week, not entitled to
benefits, sometimes given higher pay 'pay in lieu of benefits'
What are skilled workers within dietetics? correct answer Individual with
specialized training or skills to perform a specific type of job, cooks are skilled
workers, have the 'how to' skills of job, but does not always understand 'why',
usually does not require formal education.
What are some clinical nutrition management opportunities? correct answer
Clinical nutrition manager, Chief clinical dietitian, Patient Services manager,
Clinical dietitians, Clinical diet techs
What are some management opportunities in public health? correct answer
Public Health nutritionist or Agency management
What are some opportunities in Foodservice management? correct answer
Commercial foodservice, Onsite foodservice Foodservice management companies
, Self operated
Questions with Accurate Answers
How do project teams function? correct answer self-managed team works on
specific issues, determines goals, missions, deadlines, and processes.
How do self-managed teams function? correct answer work groups function
without a designated manager, often temporary, when manager has left
organization, cost-beneficial - 'vacancy savings'
What are casual employees? correct answer not guaranteed any hours but is
scheduled as needed, often 'on-call'
What are characteristics of leaders? correct answer charisma, creativity, drive,
expertise, flexibility, intelligence, integrity, motivation, self-confidence
What are contract employees? correct answer Hired to complete a project,
typically not part of the payroll, freelancers, consultants, negotiate terms.
What are entry-level (dietitian) professionals? correct answer Beginning position
within organization, formal education, basic skills in nutrition assessment, MNT,
community nutrition, and foodservice systems. Requires only general knowledge
of area worked.
What are other opportunities in nutrition? correct answer Private
practice/enterpreneurial, product sales, business owner, industry,
education/academia, volunteerism
, What are probationary employees? correct answer Usually a new-hire who has
not yet demonstrated that he/she can performs kills of job, set time period for
evaluation before retaining or dismissing (30-90 days (up to a year)), can be
dismissed without cause or period can be extended.
What are sections 501 and 505 of the rehabilitation act of 1973? correct answer
prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities who work in
the federal government
What are short-hour employees? correct answer Performs predetermined 'short'
number of hours per day/week, typically under 20 hours per week, not entitled to
benefits, sometimes given higher pay 'pay in lieu of benefits'
What are skilled workers within dietetics? correct answer Individual with
specialized training or skills to perform a specific type of job, cooks are skilled
workers, have the 'how to' skills of job, but does not always understand 'why',
usually does not require formal education.
What are some clinical nutrition management opportunities? correct answer
Clinical nutrition manager, Chief clinical dietitian, Patient Services manager,
Clinical dietitians, Clinical diet techs
What are some management opportunities in public health? correct answer
Public Health nutritionist or Agency management
What are some opportunities in Foodservice management? correct answer
Commercial foodservice, Onsite foodservice Foodservice management companies
, Self operated
