Question 1

Describe some of the major stressors in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

Hindrance stressors are those stressful

Question 2

Tax accountant Lauren is likely to face a challenge stressor when she has to work on an income tax report covering some brand new regulations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A general-purpose method of learning to relax by yourself is called

Accepted Answer

A)  job stressors. 
B)  challenge stressors. 
C)  relaxation response. 
D)  meditation. 
A)  job stressors. 
B)  challenge stressors. 
C)  relaxation response. 
D)  meditation.

Question 4

A strong work ethic is a firm belief in the dignity and value of work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Another way to improve productivity is to organize your work so you are not constantly shifting between creative and routine tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Information technology specialist Marcy engages in true work streamlining when she

Accepted Answer

A)  stops working one weekends. 
B)  works faster than her coworkers. 
C)  eliminates sending a few unnecessary reports. 
D)  has the memory on her notebook computer upgraded. 
A)  stops working one weekends. 
B)  works faster than her coworkers. 
C)  eliminates sending a few unnecessary reports. 
D)  has the memory on her notebook computer upgraded.

Question 7

Inventory specialist Ben is likely to face a hindrance stressor when his boss asks him for an update on obsolete inventory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A personal mission statement boosts work habits and time management because

Accepted Answer

A)  the mission statement has a built-in to-do list. 
B)  achieving your mission statement counts toward your performance evaluation. 
C)  mission statements are usually well organized. 
D)  without a personal mission statement, you have nothing to plan and act for. 
A)  the mission statement has a built-in to-do list. 
B)  achieving your mission statement counts toward your performance evaluation. 
C)  mission statements are usually well organized. 
D)  without a personal mission statement, you have nothing to plan and act for.

Question 9

A strategic method of escaping stress is to first identify your work skills and then find work to match those skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Identify and describe five time-management techniques you intend to use to maintain a high level of personal productivity.

Accepted Answer

Five time management techniques to maint

Question 11

Job burnout results from

Accepted Answer

A)  exposure to chronic job stressors. 
B)  individual sources of stress. 
C)  sudden exposure to job stressors. 
D)  too much excitement on the job. 
A)  exposure to chronic job stressors. 
B)  individual sources of stress. 
C)  sudden exposure to job stressors. 
D)  too much excitement on the job.

Question 12

Max works smarter rather than harder when he takes on a few additional tasks to please his boss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A recommended starting point in improving personal productivity is to

Accepted Answer

A)  clean up your work area and sort out what tasks need doing. 
B)  streamline your work. 
C)  work at a steady pace. 
D)  achieve peak performance. 
A)  clean up your work area and sort out what tasks need doing. 
B)  streamline your work. 
C)  work at a steady pace. 
D)  achieve peak performance.

Question 14

During a period of peak performance, the worker

Accepted Answer

A)  ignores small details about the job. 
B)  does whatever is necessary to please the boss. 
C)  acts temporarily like a Type A personality. 
D)  is totally absorbed in the task. 
A)  ignores small details about the job. 
B)  does whatever is necessary to please the boss. 
C)  acts temporarily like a Type A personality. 
D)  is totally absorbed in the task.

Describe some of the major stressors in the workplace.

Tax accountant Lauren is likely to face a challenge stressor when she has to work on an income tax report covering some brand new regulations.

A general-purpose method of learning to relax by yourself is called

A strong work ethic is a firm belief in the dignity and value of work.

Another way to improve productivity is to organize your work so you are not constantly shifting between creative and routine tasks.

Information technology specialist Marcy engages in true work streamlining when she

Inventory specialist Ben is likely to face a hindrance stressor when his boss asks him for an update on obsolete inventory.

A personal mission statement boosts work habits and time management because

A strategic method of escaping stress is to first identify your work skills and then find work to match those skills.

Identify and describe five time-management techniques you intend to use to maintain a high level of personal productivity.

Job burnout results from

Max works smarter rather than harder when he takes on a few additional tasks to please his boss.

A recommended starting point in improving personal productivity is to

During a period of peak performance, the worker

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Problem Solving and Decision Making

Quantitative Techniques for Planning and Decision Making

Job Design and Work Schedules

Organization Structure, Culture, and Change

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Exam 17: Enhancing Personal Productivity and Managing Stress

Describe some of the major stressors in the workplace.

Tax accountant Lauren is likely to face a challenge stressor when she has to work on an income tax report covering some brand new regulations.

A general-purpose method of learning to relax by yourself is called

A strong work ethic is a firm belief in the dignity and value of work.

Another way to improve productivity is to organize your work so you are not constantly shifting between creative and routine tasks.

Information technology specialist Marcy engages in true work streamlining when she

Inventory specialist Ben is likely to face a hindrance stressor when his boss asks him for an update on obsolete inventory.

A personal mission statement boosts work habits and time management because

A strategic method of escaping stress is to first identify your work skills and then find work to match those skills.

Identify and describe five time-management techniques you intend to use to maintain a high level of personal productivity.

Job burnout results from

Max works smarter rather than harder when he takes on a few additional tasks to please his boss.

A recommended starting point in improving personal productivity is to

During a period of peak performance, the worker

The Managers Job

International Management and Cultural Diversity

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Essentials of Planning

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Quantitative Techniques for Planning and Decision Making

Job Design and Work Schedules

Organization Structure, Culture, and Change

Staffing and Human Resource Management

Leadership

Motivation

Communication

Teams, Groups, and Teamwork

Information Technology and E-Commerce

Essentials of Control

Managing Ineffective Performers

Filters