BADM 300 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
CORRECT 100%
A strong predictor of cheating in the workplace is cheating in school. - ANSWERTRUE
A strong predictor of cheating in the workplace is cheating in school. Sadly, recent
research has found that cheating is so pervasive that some use the label a "global
cheating culture."
In the post-trust era, few employees view their leaders and colleagues skeptically. -
ANSWERFALSE
In the post-trust era, the public overwhelmingly views businesses as operating against
the public's best interests, and the majority of employees view their leaders and
colleagues skeptically.
Competence can be developed through real-world business experiences. -
ANSWERTRUE
People develop competence in many ways: through study, observation, and, most
important, practice and real-world business experiences.
A focus on action implies seeking passive roles within an organization. -
ANSWERFALSE
A focus on action implies that a person seizes business opportunities. You demonstrate
competence by taking an active role in your business and by getting results.
A person's ability to gain credibility strongly depends on his ability to show that he cares
for the needs of others. - ANSWERTRUE
A person's ability to gain credibility strongly depends on his ability to show that he cares
for the needs of others. Once an individual is perceived as unconcerned about the
interests of others or disinterested in causes above and beyond him- or herself, others
distrust such a person.
Effective communicators gain trust by connecting with others. - ANSWERTRUE
Effective communicators gain trust by connecting with others—that is, seeking to
understand others' needs, wants, opinions, feelings, and aspirations.
Speaking about one's own needs instead of others' needs indicates a sense of
community. - ANSWERFALSE
Speaking about "our needs" or "your needs" as opposed to "my needs" engenders trust
and helps you come up with solutions that achieve mutual benefit.
A sense of accountability takes a stakeholder view that considers the needs of all
groups in society affected by your business. - ANSWERTRUE
, A sense of accountability implies an obligation to meeting the needs and wants of
others. It also involves an enlarged vision of those affected by your business activities. It
takes a stakeholder view that includes all groups in society affected by your business.
By placing a rationale for accountability in your communications, you will generate poor
trust from others. - ANSWERFALSE
By placing a rationale for accountability in your communications, you will generate
substantial trust and goodwill from others.
Character-based traits are crucial in determining trust at the workplace. -
ANSWERTRUE
Character is central in creating trust. Hence, character-based traits are crucial in
determining trust at the workplace.
It is the duty of civil servants to act visibly, predictably, and understandably. -
ANSWERTRUE
Transparency involves sharing all relevant information with stakeholders. It is the duty of
civil servants to act visibly, predictably, and understandably.
Which of the following is true of competence?
A. Its importance has decreased in the post-truster
B. It is often evaluated by ones track record of achievements.
C. It is innate and cannot be gained through experience.
D. It is unrelated to your communication style.
E. It is demonstrated by seeking passive roles within an organization. - ANSWERB
Competence refers to the knowledge and skills needed to accomplish business tasks,
approach business problems, and get a job done. Most people will judge your
competence based on your track record of success and achievement.
People can demonstrate competence by:
A. seeking passive roles within an organization.
B. obscuring their motivation and sources of information.
C. being accountable only to themselves and nobody else.
D. hiding their mistakes from their team members.
E. emphasizing results and focusing on action. - ANSWERE
Competence refers to the knowledge and skills needed to accomplish business tasks,
approach business problems, and get a job done. There are two traits associated with
competence: a focus on action and an emphasis on results.
Tess is the general manager of Choc-a-block, an international sweet-manufacturing
company. She wishes to give one of her deputy managers the "Employee of the Year"
award, and one of her teams the "Stars of the Year" award. Which of the following
deputy managers should she choose if she is looking for the employee with the highest
level of competence?
A. Jack, who has missed several deadlines in the past
CORRECT 100%
A strong predictor of cheating in the workplace is cheating in school. - ANSWERTRUE
A strong predictor of cheating in the workplace is cheating in school. Sadly, recent
research has found that cheating is so pervasive that some use the label a "global
cheating culture."
In the post-trust era, few employees view their leaders and colleagues skeptically. -
ANSWERFALSE
In the post-trust era, the public overwhelmingly views businesses as operating against
the public's best interests, and the majority of employees view their leaders and
colleagues skeptically.
Competence can be developed through real-world business experiences. -
ANSWERTRUE
People develop competence in many ways: through study, observation, and, most
important, practice and real-world business experiences.
A focus on action implies seeking passive roles within an organization. -
ANSWERFALSE
A focus on action implies that a person seizes business opportunities. You demonstrate
competence by taking an active role in your business and by getting results.
A person's ability to gain credibility strongly depends on his ability to show that he cares
for the needs of others. - ANSWERTRUE
A person's ability to gain credibility strongly depends on his ability to show that he cares
for the needs of others. Once an individual is perceived as unconcerned about the
interests of others or disinterested in causes above and beyond him- or herself, others
distrust such a person.
Effective communicators gain trust by connecting with others. - ANSWERTRUE
Effective communicators gain trust by connecting with others—that is, seeking to
understand others' needs, wants, opinions, feelings, and aspirations.
Speaking about one's own needs instead of others' needs indicates a sense of
community. - ANSWERFALSE
Speaking about "our needs" or "your needs" as opposed to "my needs" engenders trust
and helps you come up with solutions that achieve mutual benefit.
A sense of accountability takes a stakeholder view that considers the needs of all
groups in society affected by your business. - ANSWERTRUE
, A sense of accountability implies an obligation to meeting the needs and wants of
others. It also involves an enlarged vision of those affected by your business activities. It
takes a stakeholder view that includes all groups in society affected by your business.
By placing a rationale for accountability in your communications, you will generate poor
trust from others. - ANSWERFALSE
By placing a rationale for accountability in your communications, you will generate
substantial trust and goodwill from others.
Character-based traits are crucial in determining trust at the workplace. -
ANSWERTRUE
Character is central in creating trust. Hence, character-based traits are crucial in
determining trust at the workplace.
It is the duty of civil servants to act visibly, predictably, and understandably. -
ANSWERTRUE
Transparency involves sharing all relevant information with stakeholders. It is the duty of
civil servants to act visibly, predictably, and understandably.
Which of the following is true of competence?
A. Its importance has decreased in the post-truster
B. It is often evaluated by ones track record of achievements.
C. It is innate and cannot be gained through experience.
D. It is unrelated to your communication style.
E. It is demonstrated by seeking passive roles within an organization. - ANSWERB
Competence refers to the knowledge and skills needed to accomplish business tasks,
approach business problems, and get a job done. Most people will judge your
competence based on your track record of success and achievement.
People can demonstrate competence by:
A. seeking passive roles within an organization.
B. obscuring their motivation and sources of information.
C. being accountable only to themselves and nobody else.
D. hiding their mistakes from their team members.
E. emphasizing results and focusing on action. - ANSWERE
Competence refers to the knowledge and skills needed to accomplish business tasks,
approach business problems, and get a job done. There are two traits associated with
competence: a focus on action and an emphasis on results.
Tess is the general manager of Choc-a-block, an international sweet-manufacturing
company. She wishes to give one of her deputy managers the "Employee of the Year"
award, and one of her teams the "Stars of the Year" award. Which of the following
deputy managers should she choose if she is looking for the employee with the highest
level of competence?
A. Jack, who has missed several deadlines in the past
