Question 1

According to Michael Farr,the best time to search for a job is before anyone else knows about it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Describe how to appropriately follow-up after a job interview.

Accepted Answer

To appropriately follow-up after a job i

Question 3

According to sociologist Mark Granovetter,your main job contacts will be close friends and relatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

According to your textbook,why is it important to discuss alternative solutions during an appraisal interview?

Accepted Answer

A) People are more likely to adopt solutions they generate than solutions imposed on them. 
B) The law states that this step must be performed. 
C) People will be more likely to adopt solutions they feel are imposed on them. 
D) Imposing solutions is effective as long as the employee feels that he or she has had a chance to verbalize their opinion. 
A) People are more likely to adopt solutions they generate than solutions imposed on them. 
B) The law states that this step must be performed. 
C) People will be more likely to adopt solutions they feel are imposed on them. 
D) Imposing solutions is effective as long as the employee feels that he or she has had a chance to verbalize their opinion.

Question 5

Briefly discuss the three worst ways to look for a job and the three best ways to look for a job.

Accepted Answer

The three worst ways to look for a job a

Question 6

When preparing an appraisal interview,the first step is to arrange the interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to your textbook,why is it important to ask for the job that you have just interviewed for?

Accepted Answer

A) The interviewer expects the question. 
B) Doing so puts pressure on the interviewer to give you an immediate answer. 
C) In the interviewer's mind, it reinforces your commitment to a particular position. 
D) It makes the interviewer feel awkward, which helps him or her to remember you once all interviews are finished. 
A) The interviewer expects the question. 
B) Doing so puts pressure on the interviewer to give you an immediate answer. 
C) In the interviewer's mind, it reinforces your commitment to a particular position. 
D) It makes the interviewer feel awkward, which helps him or her to remember you once all interviews are finished.

Question 8

List and briefly describe each step involved when preparing for a job interview.

Accepted Answer

To prepare the job interview,you need to

Question 9

People are more likely to adopt solutions they generate than solutions that are imposed on them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Making a good impression starts when you first meet your interviewer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

One way to ensure a positive first impression is to monitor how you represent yourself using technology such as Facebook,MySpace,or YouTube.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

It is important to utilize both supportive and corrective feedback to achieve maximum benefit in a performance review.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Define gaps analysis.What three questions must be answered in order to properly conduct a gaps analysis?

Accepted Answer

Gaps analysis is an analysis conducted b

Question 14

During a performance review,Rhoda stated to her employee "Your work on the internal audit was exceptional and I continue to be impressed with the level of detail on all of your projects.Keep up the good work." This statement is an example of _.

Accepted Answer

A) supportive feedback 
B) corrective feedback 
C) positive-natured feedback 
D) standard feedback 
A) supportive feedback 
B) corrective feedback 
C) positive-natured feedback 
D) standard feedback

Question 15

Sue is a personal trainer at a local gym and she typically conducts and interview with all new clients. According to your textbook which of the following best describes the goal Sue has for the interviews.

Accepted Answer

A) Investigate and issue 
B) Conduct research to identify a pattern 
C) Diagnose and to solve a problem 
D) Learn why employees leave an organization 
A) Investigate and issue 
B) Conduct research to identify a pattern 
C) Diagnose and to solve a problem 
D) Learn why employees leave an organization

Question 16

While interviewing for a position in XYZ Co's Training and Development department,Steve highlighted his experience in conducting needs assessments and with curriculum development and presentational speaking.What type of skills was Steve highlighting?

Accepted Answer

A) Transferable skills 
B) Adaptive skills 
C) Job-related skills 
D) Organizational skills 
A) Transferable skills 
B) Adaptive skills 
C) Job-related skills 
D) Organizational skills

Question 17

Fred's uncle has given him the contact information to a buyer for Macy's.Fred wants to interview the contact to gain information about what he needs to do to become a buyer at Macy's himself.According to your textbook,Fred should make contact by .

Accepted Answer

A) sending an email 
B) mailing a letter 
C) contacting them on Facebook 
D) calling them on the phone 
A) sending an email 
B) mailing a letter 
C) contacting them on Facebook 
D) calling them on the phone

Question 18

Joseph is in an appraisal interview and has just been given some corrective feedback by his superior that he believes is unreasonable.List and describe the four step process Joseph should use to respond.

Accepted Answer

The textbook describe the four step proc

Question 19

Most appraisal interviews begin with a review of supportive feedback followed by a review of corrective feedback.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What are the four suggestions given by your book to make a positive first impression?

Accepted Answer

The four suggestions for making a positi

According to Michael Farr,the best time to search for a job is before anyone else knows about it.

Describe how to appropriately follow-up after a job interview.

According to sociologist Mark Granovetter,your main job contacts will be close friends and relatives.

According to your textbook,why is it important to discuss alternative solutions during an appraisal interview?

Briefly discuss the three worst ways to look for a job and the three best ways to look for a job.

When preparing an appraisal interview,the first step is to arrange the interview.

According to your textbook,why is it important to ask for the job that you have just interviewed for?

List and briefly describe each step involved when preparing for a job interview.

People are more likely to adopt solutions they generate than solutions that are imposed on them.

Making a good impression starts when you first meet your interviewer.

One way to ensure a positive first impression is to monitor how you represent yourself using technology such as Facebook,MySpace,or YouTube.

It is important to utilize both supportive and corrective feedback to achieve maximum benefit in a performance review.

Define gaps analysis.What three questions must be answered in order to properly conduct a gaps analysis?

During a performance review,Rhoda stated to her employee "Your work on the internal audit was exceptional and I continue to be impressed with the level of detail on all of your projects.Keep up the good work." This statement is an example of _.

Sue is a personal trainer at a local gym and she typically conducts and interview with all new clients. According to your textbook which of the following best describes the goal Sue has for the interviews.

While interviewing for a position in XYZ Co's Training and Development department,Steve highlighted his experience in conducting needs assessments and with curriculum development and presentational speaking.What type of skills was Steve highlighting?

Fred's uncle has given him the contact information to a buyer for Macy's.Fred wants to interview the contact to gain information about what he needs to do to become a buyer at Macy's himself.According to your textbook,Fred should make contact by .

Joseph is in an appraisal interview and has just been given some corrective feedback by his superior that he believes is unreasonable.List and describe the four step process Joseph should use to respond.

Most appraisal interviews begin with a review of supportive feedback followed by a review of corrective feedback.

What are the four suggestions given by your book to make a positive first impression?

Communicating and Leading at Work

Being Aware of Self and Others: Enhancing Communication and Leadership

Using Verbal and Nonverbal Messages

Listening and Responding

Adapting to Differences

Relating to Others at Work

Interviewing Principles and Skills

Collaborating in Teams

Enhancing Team Meetings

Developing Your Professional Presentations

Delivering Professional Presentations

Achieving Your Presentation Goals: Informing, Persuading and Relating

Writing for Business

Managing Time: Managing Information

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According to Michael Farr,the best time to search for a job is before anyone else knows about it.

Describe how to appropriately follow-up after a job interview.

According to sociologist Mark Granovetter,your main job contacts will be close friends and relatives.

According to your textbook,why is it important to discuss alternative solutions during an appraisal interview?

Briefly discuss the three worst ways to look for a job and the three best ways to look for a job.

When preparing an appraisal interview,the first step is to arrange the interview.

According to your textbook,why is it important to ask for the job that you have just interviewed for?

List and briefly describe each step involved when preparing for a job interview.

People are more likely to adopt solutions they generate than solutions that are imposed on them.

Making a good impression starts when you first meet your interviewer.

One way to ensure a positive first impression is to monitor how you represent yourself using technology such as Facebook,MySpace,or YouTube.

It is important to utilize both supportive and corrective feedback to achieve maximum benefit in a performance review.

Define gaps analysis.What three questions must be answered in order to properly conduct a gaps analysis?

During a performance review,Rhoda stated to her employee "Your work on the internal audit was exceptional and I continue to be impressed with the level of detail on all of your projects.Keep up the good work." This statement is an example of _.

Sue is a personal trainer at a local gym and she typically conducts and interview with all new clients. According to your textbook which of the following best describes the goal Sue has for the interviews.

While interviewing for a position in XYZ Co's Training and Development department,Steve highlighted his experience in conducting needs assessments and with curriculum development and presentational speaking.What type of skills was Steve highlighting?

Fred's uncle has given him the contact information to a buyer for Macy's.Fred wants to interview the contact to gain information about what he needs to do to become a buyer at Macy's himself.According to your textbook,Fred should make contact by .

Joseph is in an appraisal interview and has just been given some corrective feedback by his superior that he believes is unreasonable.List and describe the four step process Joseph should use to respond.

Most appraisal interviews begin with a review of supportive feedback followed by a review of corrective feedback.

What are the four suggestions given by your book to make a positive first impression?

Communicating and Leading at Work

Being Aware of Self and Others: Enhancing Communication and Leadership

Using Verbal and Nonverbal Messages

Listening and Responding

Adapting to Differences

Relating to Others at Work

Interviewing Principles and Skills

Collaborating in Teams

Enhancing Team Meetings

Developing Your Professional Presentations

Delivering Professional Presentations

Achieving Your Presentation Goals: Informing, Persuading and Relating

Writing for Business

Managing Time: Managing Information

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