PHS Unit 2
3) The difference between an ability and an aptitude is _____.
an ability is a skill you use to perform tasks, while an aptitude is a natural talent and potential for learning a certain subject
9) A program that provides training for a skilled trade is a(n) _____.
apprenticeship
10) Work-study programs may include ___, ______, and ______.
apprenticeships, internships, cooperative education
10) Motivation that comes from within is _____ , while _____ motivation is provided by outside forces.
intrinsic, extrinsic
accessories
items, such as shoes, belts, hats, scarves, jewelry, and ties, that accent your clothes
7) A one-day visit to a job is called _____.
job shadowing
When working toward long-term goals, divide __________ tasks into several easier-to-accomplish, __________ tasks.
larger, smaller
management
wisely using resources to achieve goals
A computer can process _____ information.
words, numbers, images, and sound
overtime
work an employee does after already logging in 40 hours in a week
8) On-the-job experience is gained via _____.
work-study programs
2) Which of the following is NOT a good source for career information?
www.youtube.com
4) Matching your interests to a job or career is so important because _____.
you will be happier and more involved with your career or job
4) Time thieves include procrastination, a failure to say "no," fatigue, and _____.
unscheduled interruptions
telecommuting
when an employee works at home or another job site
2) What are four strategies for achieving time management?
- Break tasks into smaller steps. - Avoid procrastination. - Combine tasks whenever possible. - Steer clear of time wasters.
3) Select three qualities needed for job success.
- Honesty, or trustworthiness - Being dependable - Having a positive attitude
6) Select each item that is considered a fringe benefit.
- health and life insurance - retirement plans - paid vacation time and sick days
9) If your expenses exceed your income, you should _____, _____, and _____.
- increase your income - examine what you spend on food - reduce your recreational expenditures
Signs of stress include _____, ______, and ______.
- insomnia - overspending - fatigue
Expandable resources include one's ability to _____.
- solve problems - make decisions - use skills
7) Select each item that could cause an employee to lose his or her job.
- stealing from the company - not contributing his or her fair share - missing too much work - not following company rules - turning in poor-quality work - arriving late to work - unable to get along with others
Techniques making the most of limited resources include: _____, _____, and _____.
- substituting resources - combining resources - exchanging resources
5) Select five qualities of a professional employee.
- treats everyone with respect - avoids talking negatively about coworkers and customers - maintains a calm disposition - smiles and greets everyone pleasantly - remembers and uses correct names and titles
LESSON 5 ACQUIRING LEADERSHIP SKILLS---------------------------
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LESSON 4 DEVELOPING COMMUNICATION SKILLS------------------
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LESSON 5 ACQUIRING LEADERSHIP SKILLS---------------------------
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LESSON 6 CHOOSING A CAREER---------------------------------------
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LESSON 7 ACQUIRING A JOB--------------------------------------------
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LESSON 8 STAYING EMPLOYED-----------------------------------------
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LESSON 9 BUILDING YOUR OWN BUSINESS--------------------------
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13) _____ requires a policyholder to pay a certain percentage of his or her medical costs.
Coinsurance
11) All of the following are savings options EXCEPT _____.
11) All of the following are savings options EXCEPT _____.
5) Two out of three, or ____%, of new businesses fail within four years of opening for business.
66
For _____% of Americans, their jobs are their major source of stress.
78
4) _____ are certificates representing a promise by a company or government to repay a loan on a given date.
Bonds
_____ prevent you from becoming sidetracked.
Deadlines
_____ or _____ makes every experience a learning experience.
Evaluation, Evaluating your results
You can create your own work schedule
advantage
You make your own decisions, rules, and business policies.
advantage
On a team, both leaders and followers must show a spirit of _____ and _____.
Give, take
3) _____ involve(s) planning, carrying out the plan, and evaluating the results.
Managing time
income
all of the money received from earned income, or money received for work
6) A(n) _____ is what a person leaves behind upon death.
estate
5) _____ are certificates representing ownership of a small portion of a company.
Stocks
_____ are demands or events that trigger a stress response.
Stressors
6) Which of the following is NOT a good reason for matching your aptitudes to your potential career?
You can make more money.
résumé
a brief account of a person's education, work experience, and other job qualifications
sole proprietorship
a business completely owned by one person
corporation
a business owned by individuals called stockholders who buy shares in the business
partnership
a business owned by two or more people
computer
a high-tech electronic device that processes information according to instructions
inventory
a list of all supplies, equipment, or products a company possesses
internship
a paid or unpaid work experience that helps a student learn about a job or industry
commission
a percentage of sales during a given period
leader
a person who influences the behavior of others
follower
a person who supports a group by helping achieve goals
budget
a plan to help manage money wisely
apprenticeship
a program that provides training for a skilled trade
insurance
a risk-sharing plan that helps people absorb the costs of unexpected events
career
a series of jobs you hold over a period of years in the same related field
personal fact sheet
a sheet containing a person's social security number, education, work experiences, honors, activities, hobbies, and interests
work ethic
a standard of conduct for successful job performance
dress code
a standard of dress that is enforced in a social setting
internet
a vast computer network that links smaller computer networks worldwide
principles of design
balance, proportion, rhythm, and emphasis
body language
body movements, such as facial expressions, gestures, and posture, used to communicate messages to others
9) During group planning sessions, a leader should encourage _____ to ensure everyone expresses their ideas.
brainstorming
3) An annual, monthly, or weekly plan that helps you manage your money wisely is a(n) _____.
budget
An expendable resource _____.
can be used up
stocks
certificates representing ownership of a small portion of a company
elements of design
color, line, texture, and form
nonverbal communication
communication that involves sending messages without words
verbal communication
communication that involves the use of words
communication
conveying information in such a way that the message is received and understood
To mesh time-management plans, __________ them.If you wait until Tuesday night to begin a large history project assigned two weeks ago, then you're guilty of __________ .Time __________ is the ability to plan and to use time well.To carry out a plan, means to _________ it. When you __________ your time, you should consider including everything you value in your schedule. A __________ may be watching a TV show. To __________ means when compiling a to-do list, you list the most important items as 1, the second most important items as 2, and so on.
coordinate, procrastination, management, implement, balance, time waster, prioritize
It is a big responsibility.
disadvantage
You cannot blame anyone else for wrong decisions.
disadvantage
Failure brings on stress called __________ , while success can cause stress called __________ .
distress, eustress
electronic mail or messages delivered to another person via a computer network or the internet
1) A(n) _____ is an individual who fulfills his or her career goals by creating his or her own job rather than working for other people.
entrepreneur
Stress can spur individuals to work harder to achieve goals ( __________ ). However, stress can cause physical problems (_________), such as headaches, insomnia, overeating, etc., and mental problems, such as panic attacks, an inability to think clearly, and forgetfulness.
eustress, distress
10) An important step in budget development is _____ your budget to see how well you have been following it.
evaluating
6) Managing your time enables you to _____, ______, and _____.
explore, dream, take advantage of unexpected opportunities
A democratic leader demands the cooperation of others.
false
Buying a record book and setting up different budget categories make it more difficult to see how much you can afford to spend.
false
Democratic leadership may be needed to help some people become productive and meet fixed deadlines.
false
Ignoring early warning signs of stress, such as burnout and overload, helps you manage stress.
false
Most students receive a bachelor's degree after two years of study at a community college.
false
People's resources are exactly the same, and they have limited amounts of them.
false
Piling old, high-tech devices into landfills does not affect the natural environment.
false
Resources are inflexible—they cannot be decreased or increased.
false
A career ladder is a list of steps to follow to achieve your career goals, while a career plan involves working in related jobs of increasingly greater responsibility.
fase
A person's reaction to problems, demands, and dangers is influenced by a(n) _____ response.
fight or flight
fringe benefits
financial extras, such as health and life insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, savings plans, and retirement plans
expenses are set amounts you're committed to pay and include mortgage or rent payments.
fixed
1) Expenses for food, clothing, transportation, and recreation are
flexible
Part time work-
flexible work schedule, shorter work hours
8) Your role as a leader is to _____ a group's planning.
guide
5) Each of the following describes verbal aptitude, numerical aptitude, motor coordination, or eye-hand coordination, EXCEPT for _____.
having the ability to notice details, colors, shapes, and sizes
friends
hidden
other contacts made through networking
hidden
relatives
hidden
4) Select each item you should consider if you are interested in becoming an entrepreneur.
how much your expenses will be, how much you'd need to charge for your products/services, your interests and skills, how much work you can handle, how you will finance the business
7) To-do lists arranged in priority order are ranked in order of _____.
importance
individuality
in dress, choosing clothes that express an individual's unique personality
conformity
in dress, wearing garments that are similar in style to those worn by others
8) All the money from salary, wages, tips, or commissions make up your _____.
income
the acquisition and evaluation of data, file organization and maintenance, and using computers to process information
information
A keyboard, a scanner, and a mouse are examples of _____ devices.A high-tech electronic device that processes information according to instructions is a(n) _______ A printer and a monitor are examples of __________ A disadvantage of computers is that personal _______ may be threatened. __________transmits written and visual messages around the world via the internet.
input, computer, output devices, privacy, e-mail
12) A(n) _____ policy is a risk-sharing plan companies offer that helps people absorb the costs of unexpected events.
insurance
1) A person's _______, ______, and _____ affect his or her job satisfaction.
interests, abilities, aptitudes
11) A(n) _____ offers paid or unpaid work experience to help a student learn about a job or industry.
internship
skills that enable employees to work well on teams, teach others, serve customers, lead, negotiate, and interact well with individuals of differing backgrounds
interpersonal
A _____ is a person who influences the behavior of others.A _____ is a person who supports a group to achieve goals.A force that gives people a reason to take action is _____ Followers who develop _____ grow into leadership roles.Leaders and followers in a group makes a strong _____ .
leader, follower, motivation, self esteem, team
6) If as a leader you do all of a team's work, team members will _____.
lose interest in the goals of the group
Wisely using resources to achieve goals is known as __________
management
By utilizing the _____, you can guide your life.
management process
Full time work-
more benefits, more income
7) A(n) _____ is a group of many investments purchased by a company representing many investors.
mutual fund
aptitudes
natural talents and potential for learning a particular subject
unwritten rule-
not listening to or spreading rumors in the workplace, what to do if you are going to be absent or tardy for work
employment agencies
open
listings on the internet
open
postings on community bulletin boards
open
signs in businesses' windows
open
want ads
open
2) Name three forms of income that an employee may earn.
overtime, hourly wage, salary
Human resources involve _____, whereas nonhuman resources do not.
people
references
people who know you and your qualifications for a job
5) Three time-management aids are _____.
planners, calendars, and schedules
4) If as a leader you fail to participate by working, you set a(n) _____ example for your followers.
poor
If you have a problem, recognize the personal __________ and __________ relating to your problem.
priorities, standards
written rule-
procedures for grievances by employees, what the holidays and personal days are, what the benefits are, hours of employment, safety procedures employees are required to follow
securities
proof of debt or ownership of a company or government often in the form of stocks and bonds
Times, objects, services, and abilities are known as _________
resources
time, money, materials, space, and workers
resources
interpersonal skills
skills that enable employees to work well on teams, teach others, serve customers, lead, negotiate, and interact well with individuals of all ages, of both genders, and of differing backgrounds
abilities
skills used to perform tasks
initiative
starting a task or project without being instructed to do so
The goal of _____ is to learn to cope with and recover from stress.
stress management
- The goal of _____ is elimination of a stress source.
stress reduction
5) To involve all group members, you need to know how and when to use your different leadership _____.
styles
social, organizational, and technological systems that allow individuals to monitor and correct performance and design or improve systems
systems
7) Successful leaders need _____, or the knowledge of what to do or say to avoid offending others.
tact
20) Four techniques to help you manage stress are _____.
taking breaks, exercising for 30 minutes a day, having fun, and avoiding self-medication
appropriate equipment and tools, the application of technology to specific tasks, and the maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment
technology
You may apply for a job by mailing in your resume with a cover letter, appearing in person, or using the ______. When applying for a job, send your prospective employer a ______, a brief account of your education, work experience, and other qualifications.A way to find a job in the hidden market is through _______the process of making contacts and exchanging information.A(n) _______contains your social security number, education, work experiences, honors, activities, and hobbies. ______ are tips about available jobs. ______ are people who know you and your qualifications for a job.When applying for a position, you should send a(n) ______ with your resume that expresses your interest and briefly describes your qualifications for the job.
telephone, resume, networking, personal fact sheet, Job leads, references, cover letter.
time management
the ability to plan and use time well
salary
the amount of money an employee earns during a set amount of time
The three basic sources of stress are _____.
the body, the environment, and thoughts
franchise
the legal right to sell a business' goods and services in a certain area
networking
the process of making contacts and exchanging information
technology
the use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
resources
time, objects, services, or abilities
A deductible is an amount of money a policyholder must pay before an insurance company will pay anything.
true
A laissez-faire leader plays down his or her role in a group and is on hand only to serve as a resource.
true
Before purchasing high-tech devices, consider equipment features you need.
true
Besides interests, aptitudes, and abilities, three other factors to consider in making a career choice include fulfillment of personal priorities and goals, what income you would earn, and what your working conditions would be.
true
Both health care and health insurance are very expensive.
true
Computers can help you manage your financial information.
true
Creativity helps you when you feel you cannot maintain your schedule.
true
Evaluation can be as simple as noting if a plan worked.
true
Technology requires people to adjust to new rules and responsibilities, which often results in a need for specialists.
true
Though leaders have extra responsibilities, they must also do their share of work.
true
Time management entails self-management.
true
