Question 1

Compare the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator to the Strong Interest Inventory.

Accepted Answer

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) i

Question 2

The use of work experiences in training is higher than that in development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Job rotation helps employees gain an overall appreciation of the company's goals and improves their problem-solving skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is true about how job experiences affect development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Job experiences that are seen as negative stressors challenge employees to stimulate learning. 
B)  Job challenges viewed as positive stressors create high levels of harmful stress for employees. 
C)  All job demands, including obstacles, are related to learning. 
D)  Obstacles and job demands related to creating change are more likely to lead to negative stress. 
E)  The closer the previous job experience is to a new job, the greater the learning. 
A)  Job experiences that are seen as negative stressors challenge employees to stimulate learning. 
B)  Job challenges viewed as positive stressors create high levels of harmful stress for employees. 
C)  All job demands, including obstacles, are related to learning. 
D)  Obstacles and job demands related to creating change are more likely to lead to negative stress. 
E)  The closer the previous job experience is to a new job, the greater the learning.

Question 5

In ________, employees' behaviors or skills are evaluated not only by subordinates but also by themselves and their peers, customers, and bosses.

Accepted Answer

A)  paired comparisons systems 
B)  reverse mentoring systems 
C)  360-degree feedback systems 
D)  upward feedback systems 
E)  mentor feedback systems 
A)  paired comparisons systems 
B)  reverse mentoring systems 
C)  360-degree feedback systems 
D)  upward feedback systems 
E)  mentor feedback systems

Question 6

Assessment centers are primarily used to identify employees' technical skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Discuss the probable causes of a glass ceiling. What impact does a glass ceiling have on employee morale?

Accepted Answer

The glass ceiling is a barrier to advanc

Question 8

Thomas relies on Sandir to offer him guidance as to his career choices since he is following a protean career path.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Career patterns involving movement across specializations or disciplines are called ________ career patterns.

Accepted Answer

A)  linear 
B)  spiral 
C)  expert 
D)  traditional 
E)  specialized 
A)  linear 
B)  spiral 
C)  expert 
D)  traditional 
E)  specialized

Question 10

Pedro has been attending lectures by business experts on how to provide excellent customer service and increase his knowledge of business practices. Which of the following trends is he using?

Accepted Answer

A)  Personality tests 
B)  Action plans 
C)  Focus interviews 
D)  Formal education programs 
E)  Reality checks 
A)  Personality tests 
B)  Action plans 
C)  Focus interviews 
D)  Formal education programs 
E)  Reality checks

Question 11

A company communicates performance evaluation to its employees during the ________ step in the career management process.

Accepted Answer

A)  succession planning 
B)  self-assessment 
C)  reality check 
D)  goal setting 
E)  action planning 
A)  succession planning 
B)  self-assessment 
C)  reality check 
D)  goal setting 
E)  action planning

Question 12

Describe the employees' and companies' responsibilities in each step of the career management process.

Accepted Answer

The four steps in the career management

Question 13

Germania sees itself as a strong supporter of training and development. As one of its many responsibilities during the career management process, Germania identifies resources for each employee to reach their goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The ________ is based on a theory that emphasizes that each individual has a fundamental personality type that shapes and influences how the individual understands the world, processes information, and socializes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Strong Interest Inventory 
B)  Myers-Briggs Type Indicator 
C)  Big Five Personality Test 
D)  Rorschach inkblot test 
E)  Eysenck Personality Questionnaire 
A)  Strong Interest Inventory 
B)  Myers-Briggs Type Indicator 
C)  Big Five Personality Test 
D)  Rorschach inkblot test 
E)  Eysenck Personality Questionnaire

Question 15

In a career management process, when employees identify the steps and a timetable to reach their goals, the company must

Accepted Answer

A)  provide assessment information to identify the employees' interests and values. 
B)  communicate performance evaluation. 
C)  identify resources the employees need to reach their goals. 
D)  commit to helping the employees reach their goals. 
E)  ensure that the employees' goals are specific, relevant, and timely. 
A)  provide assessment information to identify the employees' interests and values. 
B)  communicate performance evaluation. 
C)  identify resources the employees need to reach their goals. 
D)  commit to helping the employees reach their goals. 
E)  ensure that the employees' goals are specific, relevant, and timely.

Question 16

Compare and contrast training and development.

Accepted Answer

Development consists of formal education

Question 17

Formal education programs include off-site and on-site programs designed specifically for the company's employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Dev, a team leader, manages a team of project leads. He conducts an exercise for his subordinates; they are asked to pick documents that resemble those found on his desk and decide how they would respond to them. This exercise is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  focus group discussion. 
B)  role-play. 
C)  stretch assignment. 
D)  in-basket. 
E)  leaderless group discussion. 
A)  focus group discussion. 
B)  role-play. 
C)  stretch assignment. 
D)  in-basket. 
E)  leaderless group discussion.

Question 19

Which of the following happens during goal setting in the career management process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employees identify the steps and timetable to reach their goals. 
B)  Companies identify the resources that employees need to reach their goals. 
C)  Companies provide assessment information to identify the interests and values of the employees. 
D)  Companies ensure that the employees' goals are specific and measurable. 
E)  Employees identify opportunities and needs to improve. 
A)  Employees identify the steps and timetable to reach their goals. 
B)  Companies identify the resources that employees need to reach their goals. 
C)  Companies provide assessment information to identify the interests and values of the employees. 
D)  Companies ensure that the employees' goals are specific and measurable. 
E)  Employees identify opportunities and needs to improve.

Question 20

Leila is going to see the counselor in the assessment center. Which of the following should she expect to experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  The center has one rater who is responsible for assessing all employees' performances. 
B)  The center is usually an on-site location where people can be assessed while at work. 
C)  The center is primarily used to check if an employee has the basic technical skills required for a job. 
D)  She will take a single comprehensive test that will test her on different skills. 
E)  The center will have multiple assessors evaluate her performance on a number of exercises. 
A)  The center has one rater who is responsible for assessing all employees' performances. 
B)  The center is usually an on-site location where people can be assessed while at work. 
C)  The center is primarily used to check if an employee has the basic technical skills required for a job. 
D)  She will take a single comprehensive test that will test her on different skills. 
E)  The center will have multiple assessors evaluate her performance on a number of exercises.

Compare the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator to the Strong Interest Inventory.

The use of work experiences in training is higher than that in development.

Job rotation helps employees gain an overall appreciation of the company's goals and improves their problem-solving skills.

Which of the following is true about how job experiences affect development?

In ________, employees' behaviors or skills are evaluated not only by subordinates but also by themselves and their peers, customers, and bosses.

Assessment centers are primarily used to identify employees' technical skills.

Discuss the probable causes of a glass ceiling. What impact does a glass ceiling have on employee morale?

Thomas relies on Sandir to offer him guidance as to his career choices since he is following a protean career path.

Career patterns involving movement across specializations or disciplines are called ________ career patterns.

Pedro has been attending lectures by business experts on how to provide excellent customer service and increase his knowledge of business practices. Which of the following trends is he using?

A company communicates performance evaluation to its employees during the ________ step in the career management process.

Describe the employees' and companies' responsibilities in each step of the career management process.

Germania sees itself as a strong supporter of training and development. As one of its many responsibilities during the career management process, Germania identifies resources for each employee to reach their goals.

The ________ is based on a theory that emphasizes that each individual has a fundamental personality type that shapes and influences how the individual understands the world, processes information, and socializes.

In a career management process, when employees identify the steps and a timetable to reach their goals, the company must

Compare and contrast training and development.

Formal education programs include off-site and on-site programs designed specifically for the company's employees.

Dev, a team leader, manages a team of project leads. He conducts an exercise for his subordinates; they are asked to pick documents that resemble those found on his desk and decide how they would respond to them. This exercise is an example of a(n)

Which of the following happens during goal setting in the career management process?

Leila is going to see the counselor in the assessment center. Which of the following should she expect to experience?

Human Resource Management: Gaining a Competitive Advantage

Strategic Human Resource Management

The Legal Environment: Equal Employment Opportunity and Safety

The Analysis and Design of Work

Human Resource Planning and Recruitment

Selection and Placement

Training

Performance Management

Employee Separation and Retention

Pay Structure Decisions

Recognizing Employee Contributions With Pay

Employee Benefits

Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations

Managing Human Resources Globally

Strategically Managing the HRM Function

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Exam 9: Employee Development

Compare the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator to the Strong Interest Inventory.

The use of work experiences in training is higher than that in development.

Job rotation helps employees gain an overall appreciation of the company's goals and improves their problem-solving skills.

Which of the following is true about how job experiences affect development?

In ________, employees' behaviors or skills are evaluated not only by subordinates but also by themselves and their peers, customers, and bosses.

Assessment centers are primarily used to identify employees' technical skills.

Discuss the probable causes of a glass ceiling. What impact does a glass ceiling have on employee morale?

Thomas relies on Sandir to offer him guidance as to his career choices since he is following a protean career path.

Career patterns involving movement across specializations or disciplines are called ________ career patterns.

Pedro has been attending lectures by business experts on how to provide excellent customer service and increase his knowledge of business practices. Which of the following trends is he using?

A company communicates performance evaluation to its employees during the ________ step in the career management process.

Describe the employees' and companies' responsibilities in each step of the career management process.

Germania sees itself as a strong supporter of training and development. As one of its many responsibilities during the career management process, Germania identifies resources for each employee to reach their goals.

The ________ is based on a theory that emphasizes that each individual has a fundamental personality type that shapes and influences how the individual understands the world, processes information, and socializes.

In a career management process, when employees identify the steps and a timetable to reach their goals, the company must

Compare and contrast training and development.

Formal education programs include off-site and on-site programs designed specifically for the company's employees.

Dev, a team leader, manages a team of project leads. He conducts an exercise for his subordinates; they are asked to pick documents that resemble those found on his desk and decide how they would respond to them. This exercise is an example of a(n)

Which of the following happens during goal setting in the career management process?

Leila is going to see the counselor in the assessment center. Which of the following should she expect to experience?

Human Resource Management: Gaining a Competitive Advantage

Strategic Human Resource Management

The Legal Environment: Equal Employment Opportunity and Safety

The Analysis and Design of Work

Human Resource Planning and Recruitment

Selection and Placement

Training

Performance Management

Employee Separation and Retention

Pay Structure Decisions

Recognizing Employee Contributions With Pay

Employee Benefits

Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations

Managing Human Resources Globally

Strategically Managing the HRM Function

Filters