(for Expert_Researcher)

Course Textbook

Anderson, L., & Bolt, S. (2011). Professionalism: Skills for workplace success (2nd ed.).

Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Part A

Question 1

Who should decide your personal goals for you?

		Parents
		You
		Friends
		Co-workers

Question 2

A strong belief or attitude is typically directly related to:

		values and personality.
		mentors and values.
		personalities and values.
		work performances and mentors.

Question 3

The locus of control theory identifies who you think controls your future. An individual with an internal locus of control believes which of the following?

		He or she controls his or her own future.
		He or she believes that others control his or her future.
		A person's future is controlled after the age of 20.
		A person's future is never controlled.

Question 4

Long-term goals are typically set for:

		one to two years.
		three to five years.
		five to ten years.
		ten to twenty years.

Question 5

When creating a life plan, what aspects of your life should you consider?

		Food, personal, and career
		Education, career, and food
		Career, education, and food
		Personal, career, and education

Question 6

Tactile refers to which of the following learning styles?

		Visual
		Intrinsic
		Auditory
		Kinesthetic

Question 7

A person's belief of how he or she is viewed by others is referred to as:

		high self-esteem.
		short-term goals.
		self-image.
		attitude.

Question 8

An auditory learner needing assistance with directions to a particular location would want a person to provide instruction by:

		showing him or her some visible map.
		telling him or her how to follow the simplest directions.
		allowing him or her to write down the directions.
		showing him or her some type of diagram.

Question 9

Individuals with an external locus of control believe:

		they control their own future.
		someone else controls their future.
		they have a small amount of control regarding their future.
		the government controls their future.

Question 10

The way you feel about yourself and your environment is reflected in how you treat others. This is known as which of the following terms?

		Self-image
		Projection
		Self-esteem
		Human relations

Question 11

Self-esteem relates to the way an individual views one’s self. This belief can impact a person’s degree of confidence or a level of insecurity. If you were a supervisor in a prominent organization, how might you deal with an employee who displays a poor self-esteem? Explain. Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Question 12

Mirror words describe the foundation of how you view yourself and others. What three words do you feel BEST describe you in a work setting? Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Part B

Question 1

__________ is a detailed financial plan that is used to allocate money for a specific time period.

		Income
		Expense
		Budget
		Salary

Question 2

When attempting to free yourself from debt, you should:

		apply for a credit card.
		pay off the largest amount first.
		apply for a loan.
		prioritize your debt.

Question 3

Negative stress is commonly associated with:

		depression.
		good health.
		excitement.
		trust.

Question 4

When trying to reduce stress, is best to do which of the following?

		Get enough sleep
		Eat comfort foods
		Become emotional
		Sign up for a big project

Question 5

A good example of a fixed expense would be:

		a new purse.
		furniture bought on sale.
		a mortgage.
		groceries.

Question 6

The ability to use time wisely is a skill one must develop. What steps might a person take to better organize and control one’s time more efficiently? Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Question 7

You have just become the supervisor of a new department. What can you do to make the department and its employees more organized? Discuss appointment tools, organization skills, and management strategies. Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Question 8

Debt is the term associated with money you owe another party. What is the difference between an expense and a debt? (Give several examples). Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Question 9

It is important to identify key triggers for stress in your life. What are some critical steps you can take to alleviate unwarranted stress in your daily routine, or proactively conquer reoccurring stressors?

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.