General Flashcards
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A supervisor asks you to complete a report by end of shift, but you realize midway through that you lack key data. What should you do?
Answer: Notify the supervisor immediately so they can advise on next steps
Notifying the supervisor promptly allows them to provide guidance or adjust expectations before the deadline passes.
Which of the following best describes 'due process' in the context of US employment law?
Answer: The legal requirement that employees receive fair procedures before adverse action
Due process ensures employees receive notice and a fair hearing before significant adverse employment actions.
You observe a coworker consistently arriving 15 minutes late without reporting it. As a peer, your best initial action is:
Answer: Speak privately to the coworker about your concern
A private, respectful conversation addresses the issue without escalating unnecessarily or damaging the coworker's reputation.
If a work instruction says 'complete tasks in ascending priority order,' which task should be done first?
Answer: The task with the lowest priority number
Ascending order means lowest to highest, so the task labeled with the lowest priority number (highest urgency) is done first.
What is the primary purpose of an incident report in a workplace security setting?
Answer: To create a formal record of events for review and prevention purposes
Incident reports document facts objectively so organizations can analyze events and implement preventive measures.
A customer becomes verbally aggressive toward you. The most appropriate immediate response is to:
Answer: Remain calm, listen actively, and attempt to de-escalate the situation
Remaining calm and using de-escalation techniques is the standard first response to prevent situations from worsening.
Which math calculation represents a 15% discount on an item priced at $80?
Answer: $80 × 0.15 = $12 discount
A 15% discount is calculated by multiplying the price by 0.15, yielding a $12 reduction, making the final price $68.