The Don't Be a Dick Manager Quiz for Managers

The Quiz for Managers

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Which one of these things do most management training programs fail to teach?

Avoiding discrimination

Preventing sexual harassment

How to manage a boss

Workplace safety

Few management training programs actually teach you how to manage - that’s why “Don’t Be a Dick Manager” is essential reading for managers.

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The best reason to give employees very little information is:

Employees may become confused

Information enables employees to challenge management

It will distract employees from their jobs

Actually, managers should give employees a lot of information to help them understand the company and the industry

Read “Don’t Be a Dick Manager” to find out how the right kind of communication makes your team feel valued and helps you earn their respect.

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True or false: threatening employees with insubordination helps keep them in line.

True

False

See why charging employees with insubordination can make you look weak and ineffective.

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The best reason not to communicate with your boss too often is:

They are too busy to be bothered with information about your team

It will just enable them to meddle in your business

Bosses already know everything they need to know about your team

Communicating properly with your boss helps you, your team and your career

Read “Don’t Be a Dick Manager” to figure out what kind of boss you have and how to build trust and respect through skillful communication.

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True or false: employees will respect you more if they fear you a little bit.

True

False

Learn the difference between fear, respect, and love - and which is more effective - when you read “Don’t Be a Dick Manager.”

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One thing you must do as a manager is:

Earn the respect of your team

Demand that your team show you respect

Require loyalty from each team member

Make sure your team knows you’re in charge

You’ll find out what it takes to earn your team’s respect and why that’s so important when you read “Don’t Be A Dick Manager.”

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