Quiz – Saying No Strategically

Question 1 of 5

1. Question

According to Parkinson’s Law as cited in the capsule, what happens to work?

It expands to fill the available time

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It shrinks when deadlines are removed

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It doubles every time you say yes

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It becomes easier the more you delegate

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Question 2 of 5

2. Question

What does the capsule say saying no to good opportunities creates space for?

Exceptional ones

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More meetings

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Guaranteed promotions

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Additional requests

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Question 3 of 5

3. Question

In the capsule’s example, what percentage of capacity do fifteen non-essential tasks at five percent each consume?

Seventy-five percent

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Fifteen percent

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Fifty percent

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One hundred percent

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Question 4 of 5

4. Question

What does research on decision fatigue show happens when you say yes to everything?

Your judgment deteriorates and you become reactive

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Your credibility automatically increases

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Your strategic focus sharpens

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Your energy consolidates on one priority

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Question 5 of 5

5. Question

According to the capsule, most requests we receive are urgent to whom?

Someone else

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Our core mission

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Our long-term goals

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No one in particular

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