Working in a Professional Environment

WEEK 13, CHAPTER 11 EXERCISES

Please refer to the textbook for information that may help you complete these exercises.

Exercise 11-1: Identify the Need

Evaluating the following comments, determine what need on Maslow’s hierarchy is being expressed. Refer to figure 11-1.

Comment	Need Expressed
I have done a similar project in the past; can I help you?
I need a raise this year.
Anyone want to join me for lunch?
I received a sales award; would you like to see it?

Exercise 11-2: Leadership Characteristics

Identify three people whom you consider leaders and name the leadership characteristics.

Leader	Leadership Characteristic
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Exercise 11-3: Brainstorm for Saving

Working in a small group, brainstorm as many ideas as possible to help you and/or your classmates save money while going to college. List the top three ideas.

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Exercise 11-4: Good Team Member Characteristics

Name the three most important characteristics you would want to see in your team members. Be specific and explain why these characteristics aid in a team’s success.

Characteristic	How Does this Help the Team Achieve Success?
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