Families Today

Chapter 9: Working with Others

Check Your Answers: Section Review Answer Keys

Section 9.1 Working Relationships

1. Working relationships exist to accomplish a task or goal. Five elements include friendly attitude, respect, cooperation, reciprocation, and good manners.
2. Get work done and take care of workers' needs.
3. Rules are set up to promote learning. Those who follow the rules are able to learn and are rewarded for their efforts.

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4. Answers will vary but should include that workplaces are diverse and to get along on the job, people need to accept diversity in coworkers. Diverse coworkers bring new perspectives to the workplace.
5. Answers will vary. Reports should highlight manners needed in the workplace.

Section 9.2 Teamwork and Leadership

1. It regularly interacts; has common goals; shows loyalty, enthusiasm, and a cooperative attitude; relies on contributions from all team members; coordinates its activities.
2. A leader is a person who guides or influences others.

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3. Answers will vary but may include: yes, if strong leadership is not required, and other people can pick up the slack.
4. Answers will vary but could include: What leadership roles have you held in other groups? What do you want to accomplish as president? What do you do when someone criticizes you? How will you work to involve all students in school activities? How do you handle students who do not do what they say they will do?