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Part 3 Succeeding on the Job
Case Discussion
After you have read the case Staying Positive, write your answers to
the following discussion questions.
1. Describe Mardryka’s attitude toward her job.
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2. Describe Eileen’s attitude toward her job.
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3. What does Mardryka do to keep a positive attitude under
difficult situations?
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4. How does high self-esteem help Mardryka have a positive attitude
at work?
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5. What advice would you give to Eileen to help her improve her
attitude toward work?
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6. Give an example to illustrate each of the strategies.
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