Office Management and Procedures Flashcards
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Which of the following is the CORRECT order of priority when handling incoming tasks?
Answer: Urgent and important, then important but not urgent
The Eisenhower Matrix prioritizes tasks that are both urgent and important first, followed by important but not time-sensitive tasks.
An office procedure manual is MOST valuable because it:
Answer: Provides consistent reference for performing standard tasks
A procedure manual documents standard operating procedures so tasks are performed consistently regardless of who is doing them.
When an executive is traveling and unavailable, the office administrator should:
Answer: Handle routine matters within authority and document all actions
The administrator should handle routine matters within their authorized scope and document all actions taken for the executive's review upon return.
Which ergonomic adjustment is MOST important for preventing repetitive strain injury in administrative staff?
Answer: Positioning the monitor at eye level and keeping wrists neutral while typing
Monitor height at eye level and neutral wrist positioning are the most critical ergonomic adjustments for preventing repetitive strain injuries in office workers.
A petty cash fund should be reconciled:
Answer: At regular intervals and before replenishment
Regular reconciliation of petty cash ensures accountability and catches discrepancies early, before replenishment resets the baseline.
When creating a business report, the executive summary should appear:
Answer: At the beginning before the detailed content
The executive summary appears at the beginning of the report so decision-makers can quickly grasp key findings without reading the full document.
Which is the MOST appropriate way to handle confidential documents that are no longer needed?
Answer: Cross-shred or use a certified document destruction service
Cross-shredding or certified document destruction ensures confidential information cannot be reconstructed and complies with privacy regulations.