(for Expert_Researcher)

Question 1

Companies use __________ to accomplish goals.

		groups
		individuals
		meetings
		teams

Question 2

Which of the following makes employees valuable to a team?

		Good people skills and a good resume
		Willingness to lead and good people skills
		Good resume and willingness to lead
		Good people skills and an ability to work independently

Question 3

What characteristics do effective leaders display?

		Focus and vision
		Consistent unethical behavior
		Flawed communication skills
		Poor people skills

Question 4

What is a key element of effective teamwork?

		Communication
		Finances
		Meeting
		Motivation

Question 5

What should you do if you experience inappropriate behavior from a workplace bully?

		Retaliate with the same behavior
		Seek sympathy from co-workers
		File a formal complaint
		Show the bully you are upset

Question 6

Which of the following types of behavior is MOST appropriate at work?

		Passive behavior
		Assertive behavior
		Aggressive behavior
		Peaceful behavior

Question 7

Which of the following BEST describes a process in which one guides other individuals toward a specific goal?

		Leadership
		Managers
		Democrats
		Autocrats

Question 8

What should you do if, in a conflict, a breakdown of communication occurs?

		Blame others
		Accuse others
		Decide who is at fault
		Overcome the problem

Question 9

What does brainstorming begin with?

		The presentation of a problem
		A rough draft
		The presentation of a solution
		A team approach

Question 10

Teams go through five stages of team development. What is the last stage?

		Storming
		Forming
		Adjourning
		Norming

Question 11

Explain in detail some of the signs you would be looking for when feeling extreme stress from job burnout and what steps should be taken to overcome this condition. Do you believe continuing to work for a lengthy period of time in a job where you are not motivated is destructive not only to you, but also to others in the company? Explain your answer. 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

In the workplace, there are many times that individuals or parties may need to agree to disagree. List several basic concepts one should consider when dealing with conflict at work. If the conflict is negatively affecting your job performance, what steps should you take? 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 13

Whenever you are in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging the relationship and deepening it. The greatest factor that determines the outcome is attitude. How can you change your behavior or attitude to ensure that no one is offended by or could misinterpret your behavior to be considered as inappropriate?

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.