Quiz – Clear Instructions Matter

Question 1 of 5

1. Question

What three elements does a clear instruction contain?

A specific action, a named person, a deadline

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A goal, a budget, and a backup plan

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A vision, a value, and a reward

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An idea, a meeting, and a summary

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Question 2 of 5

2. Question

Which instruction removes all ambiguity?

Sarah, send the summary to the client by Thursday noon

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Please take care of the client update soon

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Someone should handle the client report today

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Let us try to update the client this week

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Question 3 of 5

3. Question

According to Robert Mager, an effective objective describes what?

Observable behavior, not intention

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Personal effort, not real results

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Team feelings, not clear actions

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General goals, not any specifics

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Question 4 of 5

4. Question

Which is a strong action verb to start an instruction?

Submit the file

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Handle the file

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Manage the file

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Look into the file

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Question 5 of 5

5. Question

Asking the person to repeat the instruction is supported by whom?

Donald Kirkpatrick’s communication research

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Henri Fayol’s four management functions

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George Doran’s SMART goal framework

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Henry Mintzberg’s managerial role theory

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