Quiz 11

c

According to your text, the ultimate career killer is: a. Inability to adapt to economic change. b. Poor communication skills. c. Incivility. d. Lack of technological experience.

c

Alan pays particular attention to his facial expression in business settings because he realizes that it is the second most noticeable part of himself, ranking after: a. Self-confidence. b. Voice quality. c. Overall appearance. d. A handshake.

b

Conversational etiquette dictates that: a. Informality is the key to developing rapport. b. We should use titles of respect—Ms., Miss, Mr., Professor, or Dr.—until the relationship is established. c. Work-related associates prefer to be addressed informally by their first names. d. Professionals such as medical doctors should never be addressed by their first name.

a

Cultural influences can lead people to develop stereotypes about different people. It is important to consider cultural differences. For example, Ho-uk, a Korean student, refuses to call his professor by the first name. His refusal is because: a. He respects the professor. b. He is hostile toward the professor. c. He lacks language skills. d. He holds the professor in contempt.

d

Cultural influences can lead people to develop stereotypes about different people. It is important to consider cultural differences. For example, when a Korean shopkeeper places the change on the counter, not in your hand she is being: a. Hostile. b. Rude. c. Distant. d. Polite.

a

One of the most important ways to establish a positive professional presence from the very first impression is to: a. Wear appropriate attire for the people one will contact and the places one will be. b. Be the first to speak. c. Relax your posture, slumping forward to enhance two-way communication. d. Avoid eye contact with others, lest one be thought too aggressive.

c

Which of the following is NOT an important component of a person's image? a. Surface language. b. Positive attitude. c. Where you were born. d. Voice quality.

b

Which of the following is not a factor that should influence your choice of clothing for work? a. The type of customer you help on your job. b. How much money you make from the job. c. Desired image projected by the organization. d. The products or services offered by your job.

a

Your _______ describes the attributes and the image you wish to portray to others when they think of you. a. personal brand b. image c. surface language d. professional presence

a

______ is a dynamic blend of poise, self-confidence, control and style that empowers us to be able to command respect in any situation. a. Professional presence b. Primacy effect c. Professional competence d. Professional preparedness