CEH Staff Management and Training 2

Question 1

When conducting a performance appraisal for a room attendant, which approach is most effective for motivating improvement?

Accepted Answer

Combine specific praise for strengths with clear, actionable goals for improvement

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Focus exclusively on deficiencies and errors

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Delegate the appraisal to a senior room attendant

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Conduct the appraisal only when performance issues arise

Question 2

A housekeeper reports that a coworker is consistently leaving early without completing assigned rooms. As executive housekeeper, your first step should be:

Accepted Answer

Document the allegation and investigate by reviewing room completion records and speaking with the accused employee

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Immediately terminate the employee leaving early

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Ignore the complaint to avoid conflict

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Reassign the reporting housekeeper to another floor

Question 3

Which scheduling method best ensures adequate coverage during a hotel's peak occupancy weekends while controlling overtime costs?

Accepted Answer

Use a rotating schedule with staggered days off and cross-trained flex employees

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Schedule all staff on weekdays only

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Require all part-time employees to work full-time hours on weekends

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Post schedules only one day in advance to maximize flexibility

Question 4

Under the FLSA, non-exempt housekeeping employees who work more than 40 hours in a workweek must be paid:

Accepted Answer

At least 1.5 times their regular rate for all overtime hours

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Double their regular rate

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Their regular rate with a bonus at month-end

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No additional compensation if they agreed to a fixed salary

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a job breakdown sheet used in housekeeping training?

Accepted Answer

To detail each step of a task in the correct sequence for training consistency

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To list all employees assigned to a specific floor

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To record disciplinary incidents for employee files

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To calculate the labor cost for each room cleaned

Question 6

A newly hired room attendant is struggling with time management, causing low room count. The executive housekeeper should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Pair the employee with an experienced buddy and observe their workflow to identify specific inefficiencies

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Issue a formal written warning immediately

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Reassign the employee to laundry permanently

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Reduce the employee's hourly rate until performance improves

Question 7

Which of the following is considered a legal pre-employment inquiry for housekeeping positions?

Accepted Answer

'Are you authorized to work in the United States?'

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'Do you have any disabilities that might affect your work?'

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'What is your national origin?'

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'Do you have any children who might affect your schedule?'