EOP Employability/Academic Prep

(EA.2) An employee who arrives to work and meetings on time is displaying which characteristic?

• Responsibility
• Punctuality
• Honesty
• Insubordination

(EA.3) Initiative is a characteristic that can be developed and improved upon?

• only if you get feedback regularly
• though self assessment and regulation
• by setting goals to achieve
• Both B and C

(EA.4) The number one factor for job dependability for an employer is

• follow instructions
• take initiative
• show up and be on time
• be organized

(EA.6) Which three characteristics below best summarize work ethic?

• Interpersonal Skills, Initiative, Dependability
• Depressed, Considerate, Hostile
• Courteous, Productive, Forceful
• Adaptable, Irresponsible, Well-Groomed

(EB.1) You’re working as a radio broadcaster for WMJC. As part of your job, you supervise Gerald, an assistant who works with you. In order to coordinate the work, it is important for you and the assistant to be on the same daily work schedule. The company provided each employee with a handbook with its policies, rules, and procedures. In these policies and procedures, the workday and responsibilities are clearly defined. Gerald often comes in early with the hope of leaving early so he can meet his friend. However, because he arrives before you do, work priorities for that day are not pre-assigned and thus he has nothing to do until you get there. If Gerald does not abide by the company’s policies, it would most likely result in his

• gaining the respect of co-workers.
• being promoted.
• having his hourly pay rate reduced.
• losing his job.

(EB.1) A workplace’s policies and procedures are used to:

• Prevent salary and bonuses from increasing
• Establish a clear set of guidelines for employees to follow
• Keep most customers satisfied
• Prevent companies from bankruptcy

(EB.4)Which of the following is the best example of someone exhibiting integrity?

• Reading some of the workplace policies.
• Doing the right thing when no one is watching.
• Respecting the property of only the co-workers you like.
• Showing reliability most of the time.

(EB.4) Discussing company information with friends or relatives may result in which of the following?

• embarrassing the company
• financial loss for the company
• breach of confidentiality
• all of the above

(EC.1) Which of the following is appropriate to wear on your first day of work?

• Blue jeans and a nice shirt, until you know what is required.
• Dress pants/skirt and a dress shirt, or a suit.
• Whatever you are comfortable in since it will be a long first day.
• Any of the above are acceptable

(EC.2) Which of the following is an appropriate greeting during a presentation?

• Be seated
• Let’s get started
• Listen up
• Welcome