Being an Effective Team Member PDF

 **What are the characteristics of a person who has a proactive attitude?** **Options:** - Is energetic, with contagious enthusiasm - Is a good problem solver - Is a good communicator - Is focused solely on the issue at hand - Is a good planner - Is stressed when the unexpected h...

 **What are the characteristics of a person who has a proactive attitude?** **Options:** - Is energetic, with contagious enthusiasm - Is a good problem solver - Is a good communicator - Is focused solely on the issue at hand - Is a good planner - Is stressed when the unexpected happens **Answer:** - Is energetic, with contagious enthusiasm - Is a good problem solver - Is a good communicator - Is a good planner  **What are some examples of being a proactive team member?** **Options:** - An editorial team member gets her team to sign off on using a more efficient fact-checking process - An HR team member develops a checklist of what to include in a new-hire welcome packet - An engineering team member repairs a machine that isn\'t operating properly - A housekeeping team member in a hotel begins cleaning the room areas in a different order **Answer:** - An editorial team member gets her team to sign off on using a more efficient fact-checking process - An HR team member develops a checklist of what to include in a new-hire welcome packet  **Which two responses demonstrate ways to acknowledge different opinions?** **Options:** - \"Where did you get that idea? You\'re way off base.\" - \"What in the world are you talking about?\" - \"I\'m not sure I understand where this is going, but go ahead.\" - \"That makes sense. But I don\'t agree\...\" **Answer:** - \"I\'m not sure I understand where this is going, but go ahead.\" - \"That makes sense. But I don\'t agree\...\"  **Which statements exemplify ways to demonstrate respect?** **Options:** - \"We should re-examine the data to find the problem.\" - \"It\'s been my experience that data can be manipulated.\" - \"Your opinion appears to be based on the available data.\" - \"You\'ve only been here for one week. How can you have a story to tell already?\" - \"I don\'t think you understand the background of the situation.\" **Answer:** - \"We should re-examine the data to find the problem.\" - \"It\'s been my experience that data can be manipulated.\" - \"Your opinion appears to be based on the available data.\"  **Which two examples demonstrate strategies for working collaboratively with others?** **Options:** - You tell Sally, \"I have some spare time this afternoon. I\'ll help you get your work done.\" - You say, \"I had hoped we\'d make the deadline, but I understand. Things happen.\" - You tell Sally the news about the rescheduled deadline immediately. - You wait to tell Sally the news in hopes she can catch up and meet the new deadline. **Answer:** - You tell Sally, \"I have some spare time this afternoon. I\'ll help you get your work done.\" - You tell Sally the news about the rescheduled deadline immediately.  **What are the benefits of having a positive attitude on a team?** **Options:** - Increased productivity - More enjoyable team experience - Improved team performance - Better understanding of individual strengths **Answer:** - Increased productivity - More enjoyable team experience - Improved team performance  **What strategies can help you adopt a positive mindset about teamwork?** **Options:** - Concentrate on team members\' positive aspects - Focus on your own strengths only - Emphasize benefits of teamwork - Blame others for mistakes **Answer:** - Concentrate on team members\' positive aspects - Emphasize benefits of teamwork  **What are characteristics of a good communicator on a team?** **Options:** - Anticipates others\' questions - Uses clear, thorough language - Speaks loudly to assert authority - Avoids giving feedback to team members **Answer:** - Anticipates others\' questions - Uses clear, thorough language  **Which actions demonstrate respect for cultural differences on a global team?** **Options:** - Listen actively and avoid interrupting - Assume everyone has the same approach - Use supportive language and understanding - Ignore others\' input if you disagree **Answer:** - Listen actively and avoid interrupting - Use supportive language and understanding  **How can team members show they are working collaboratively?** **Options:** - Share pertinent knowledge with teammates - Put individual goals ahead of team goals - Keep valuable information to themselves - Align their efforts with the team's goals **Answer:** - Share pertinent knowledge with teammates - Align their efforts with the team's goals