Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace

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Managing Time and Stress

Effectively

October - November 2008

Self Assessment Questions and

Answers

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SELF ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS

Name:_______________________ Group_____________________ Date _____

Read each question carefully, then select ONE correct answer by ticking the block next to the respective letter.

1. The “S” in the SMART goal setting acronym stands for:

a. Special

b. Something

c. Specific

d. Singular

e. Scrupulous

2. Looking at the big picture does not include:

a. Financial needs

b. Communicative needs

3. Setting goals has nothing to do with time management.

a. True b. False

c. Social needs

d. Physical needs

e. Emotional needs

4. Which one is not part of the time management system?

a. Avoiding interruptions

b. Keeping healthy

c. Doing it right the first time

d. Needing new challenges

e. Saying no

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5. Which one is not part of the stress management strategy?

a. Weight loss or gain

b. Build up stamina

c. Identify drivers

d. Make a list

e. Formulate an action plan

6. Accute Stress is the reaction to an immediate stress, known as the “fight or flight” response.

a. True

b. False

7. Which one is not true about the Pareto Principle?

a. 80/20 Rule

b. Italian Economist

c. Everybody contributes equally

d. Vital few and trivial many

8. Defining Priorities mean?

a. Having fun

b. Set your priorities

c. Identify who are your real friends

d. Set targets that suits your personal life style

e. Time is not important

9.

Please state if the following statement is true or false? “When you have an urgent and important task at hand time pressure is low”.

a. True

b. False

10. Which one is not an early sign of burnout? a. Sleeping well

b. Exploding easily at seemingly inconsequential things

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c. Chronic fatigue

d. Cynicism, negative and irritability

e. Headaches

11. Which statement is not true about Time Management?

a. Dealing with many big and small choices on a daily basis.

b. You have to realize that you are in control of your life.

c. Goal setting is a powerful process for personal planning.

d. State each goals as a positive statement when setting effective goals.

e. If you ignore things it will get better.

12. A healthy positive attitude can help you bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be.

a. True

b. False

13. Which statement is not true about Stress Management?

a. Stress is very bad and should be avoided totally.

b. Stress management can become a competitive advantage in the workplace.

c. People work under stress and crisis conditions due to poor planning skills.

d. Some people thrive on challenges and under stress. e. Every person has a different level of “good stress”.

14. Is the following statement true or False? “When pressure on us is low, performance is normally low as other activities and distractions compete for our attention.”

a. True

b. False

15. Which statement is not true about the Seven Stage Stress Strategy?

a. Make a list of all the things that cause you stress

b. For each of the above identify all drivers

c. For each cause formulate a corrective action plan

d. Combine all the action plans to create an exit/escape plan e. Build up physical and mental and emotional “stamina

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Question

1

2

3

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5

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10

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12

13

14

Answer

C

B

B

D

A

A

C

B

B

A

E

A

A

A

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