Question 1

Which of the following is true of a boundaryless career pattern?

Accepted Answer

A) This pattern is on the decline and is likely to disappear soon. 
B) It largely consists of expert career patterns that involve years of specialization. 
C) It does not encourage movement across fields or different occupations. 
D) It is influenced by personal or family demands. 
E) It involves identifying more with the employer than with the job. 
A) This pattern is on the decline and is likely to disappear soon. 
B) It largely consists of expert career patterns that involve years of specialization. 
C) It does not encourage movement across fields or different occupations. 
D) It is influenced by personal or family demands. 
E) It involves identifying more with the employer than with the job. D

Question 2

The _____ is used to retain and motivate employees by identifying and meeting their development needs.

Accepted Answer

A) talent management system 
B) development planning system 
C) knowledge management system 
D) information management system 
E) client management system 
A) talent management system 
B) development planning system 
C) knowledge management system 
D) information management system 
E) client management system B

Question 3

Which of the following is true of employees' movements across an organization?

Accepted Answer

A) A transfer always includes a raise in pay and position. 
B) A promotion usually does not include a raise in pay or responsibility. 
C) A transfer usually includes an increase in responsibility and authority. 
D) A promotion usually occurs across different departments of the organization. 
E) A downward move may involve a move to another position at the same level. 
A) A transfer always includes a raise in pay and position. 
B) A promotion usually does not include a raise in pay or responsibility. 
C) A transfer usually includes an increase in responsibility and authority. 
D) A promotion usually occurs across different departments of the organization. 
E) A downward move may involve a move to another position at the same level. E

Question 4

An employee with a protean career relies largely on his manager to guide him in his career.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Training focuses on improving employees' performance in their current jobs, while development prepares them for other positions in the company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Briefly explain temporary assignments and sabbaticals.

Accepted Answer

Temporary assignments: A temporary assig

Question 7

The items in the Myer-Briggs Type Inventory that focus on individuals' preferences for information gathering will score the individuals based on _____.

Accepted Answer

A) judging versus perception 
B) thinking versus feeling 
C) introversion versus extroversion 
D) sensing versus intuition 
E) internal versus external locus of control 
A) judging versus perception 
B) thinking versus feeling 
C) introversion versus extroversion 
D) sensing versus intuition 
E) internal versus external locus of control

Question 8

"Boundaryless" means that careers may involve identifying more with a job or profession than with the present employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

List the four steps in the career management process. Describe the employees' and companies' responsibilities involved in each step.

Accepted Answer

The four steps in the career management

Question 10

Explain how employees' views of job experiences as stressors can affect their development and learning.

Accepted Answer

One concern in the use of demanding job

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Succession planning ensures that top-level managerial talent is available.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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 14

IsaK Corp. is an event management company. In order to allot tasks that are more compatible with the personality of individual employees, it conducts a test that rates them on the scales of introversion or extroversion; sensing or intuition; judging or perceiving; thinking or feeling. Which of the following tests is IsaK using to assess employees?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Discuss the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.

Accepted Answer

The Myers-Briggs Type Inventory (MBTI)re

Question 16

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 17

Tuition reimbursement refers to the practice of reimbursing the training costs when an employee leaves the organization during training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following occurs during reality check in the career management process?

Accepted Answer

A) Employees identify the steps and a timetable required to reach their goals. 
B) Companies ensure that employees' goals are attainable and relevant. 
C) Companies communicate where employees fit in long-range plans of the company. 
D) Companies provide employees information on their strengths and weaknesses. 
E) Employees identify opportunities and needs to improve. 
A) Employees identify the steps and a timetable required to reach their goals. 
B) Companies ensure that employees' goals are attainable and relevant. 
C) Companies communicate where employees fit in long-range plans of the company. 
D) Companies provide employees information on their strengths and weaknesses. 
E) Employees identify opportunities and needs to improve.

Question 19

Which of the following practices best helps employees gain an overall appreciation of the company's goals?

Accepted Answer

A) Job rotation 
B) Job analysis 
C) Job designing 
D) Job evaluation 
E) Job specification 
A) Job rotation 
B) Job analysis 
C) Job designing 
D) Job evaluation 
E) Job specification

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Which of the following is true of a boundaryless career pattern?

The _____ is used to retain and motivate employees by identifying and meeting their development needs.

Which of the following is true of employees' movements across an organization?

An employee with a protean career relies largely on his manager to guide him in his career.

Training focuses on improving employees' performance in their current jobs, while development prepares them for other positions in the company.

Briefly explain temporary assignments and sabbaticals.

The items in the Myer-Briggs Type Inventory that focus on individuals' preferences for information gathering will score the individuals based on _____.

"Boundaryless" means that careers may involve identifying more with a job or profession than with the present employer.

List the four steps in the career management process. Describe the employees' and companies' responsibilities involved in each step.

Explain how employees' views of job experiences as stressors can affect their development and learning.

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

Succession planning ensures that top-level managerial talent is available.

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

Discuss the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.

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

Tuition reimbursement refers to the practice of reimbursing the training costs when an employee leaves the organization during training.

Which of the following occurs during reality check in the career management process?

Which of the following practices best helps employees gain an overall appreciation of the company's goals?

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

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

Which of the following is true of a boundaryless career pattern?

The _____ is used to retain and motivate employees by identifying and meeting their development needs.

Which of the following is true of employees' movements across an organization?

An employee with a protean career relies largely on his manager to guide him in his career.

Training focuses on improving employees' performance in their current jobs, while development prepares them for other positions in the company.

Briefly explain temporary assignments and sabbaticals.

The items in the Myer-Briggs Type Inventory that focus on individuals' preferences for information gathering will score the individuals based on _____.

"Boundaryless" means that careers may involve identifying more with a job or profession than with the present employer.

List the four steps in the career management process. Describe the employees' and companies' responsibilities involved in each step.

Explain how employees' views of job experiences as stressors can affect their development and learning.

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

Succession planning ensures that top-level managerial talent is available.

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

Discuss the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.

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

Tuition reimbursement refers to the practice of reimbursing the training costs when an employee leaves the organization during training.

Which of the following occurs during reality check in the career management process?

Which of the following practices best helps employees gain an overall appreciation of the company's goals?

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

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