Question 1

Which of the following best describes traditional careers?

Accepted Answer

A) They are boundaryless. 
B) They follow a nonlinear path. 
C) They consist of movements that follow a spiral pattern. 
D) They consist of career moves across different fields. 
E) They consist of a series of steps in a linear hierarchy. 
A) They are boundaryless. 
B) They follow a nonlinear path. 
C) They consist of movements that follow a spiral pattern. 
D) They consist of career moves across different fields. 
E) They consist of a series of steps in a linear hierarchy.

Question 2

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Inventory, individuals who are _____ tend to be serious, quiet, practical, orderly, and logical.

Accepted Answer

A) introverted, intuitive, feeling, and perceiving (INFPs) 
B) introverted, sensing, thinking, and judging (ISTJs) 
C) extroverted, intuitive, feeling, and perceiving (ENFPs) 
D) extroverted, sensing, thinking, and perceiving (ESTPs) 
E) extroverted, sensing, feeling, and perceiving (ESFPs) 
A) introverted, intuitive, feeling, and perceiving (INFPs) 
B) introverted, sensing, thinking, and judging (ISTJs) 
C) extroverted, intuitive, feeling, and perceiving (ENFPs) 
D) extroverted, sensing, thinking, and perceiving (ESTPs) 
E) extroverted, sensing, feeling, and perceiving (ESFPs)

Question 3

_____ refers to the information employees receive about how the company evaluates their skills and knowledge and where they fit into the company's plans.

Accepted Answer

A) Job specification 
B) Reality check 
C) Job description 
D) Action plan 
E) Self-report 
A) Job specification 
B) Reality check 
C) Job description 
D) Action plan 
E) Self-report

Question 4

List five functions that a company can provide to ensure that employees accept transfers, promotions, and downward moves as development opportunities.

Accepted Answer

The student may list any five of the fol

Question 5

Black Inc. introduced a formal mentoring program for its employees. Which of the following is necessary to make the program a success?

Accepted Answer

A) Protégés are encouraged to contact one another to discuss problems and share achievements. 
B) The purpose of the program is not specified; activities and programs to complete are developed as the relationship grows. 
C) Formal mentoring and protégé participation is made mandatory. 
D) The mentor-protégé matching process limits the ability of informal relationships to develop. 
E) The length of the program is not be specified. 
A) Protégés are encouraged to contact one another to discuss problems and share achievements. 
B) The purpose of the program is not specified; activities and programs to complete are developed as the relationship grows. 
C) Formal mentoring and protégé participation is made mandatory. 
D) The mentor-protégé matching process limits the ability of informal relationships to develop. 
E) The length of the program is not be specified.

Question 6

Employees on sabbatical often receive full pay or benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Briefly explain how assessment centers work, and list a few of their uses.

Accepted Answer

At an assessment center, multiple raters

Question 8

Transfers typically involve an increase in job responsibilities and compensation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Compare and contrast training and development.

Accepted Answer

Development refers to formal education,

Question 10

Which of the following is the first step in the development planning system?

Accepted Answer

A) Reality check 
B) Self-assessment 
C) Goal setting 
D) Action planning 
E) Employee appraisal 
A) Reality check 
B) Self-assessment 
C) Goal setting 
D) Action planning 
E) Employee appraisal

Question 11

_____ refers to the process of employees developing short- and long-term development objectives.

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

Which of the following is an exercise used in assessment centers where employees answer questions about their work, personal experiences, and skill strengths and weaknesses?

Accepted Answer

A) A leaderless group discussion 
B) An in-basket simulation 
C) A role-play 
D) An interview 
E) A focus-group discussion 
A) A leaderless group discussion 
B) An in-basket simulation 
C) A role-play 
D) An interview 
E) A focus-group discussion

Question 13

A peer or manager who works with an employee to motivate him, help him develop skills, and provide reinforcement and feedback is known as a(n)_____.

Accepted Answer

A) apprentice 
B) coach 
C) protégé 
D) ward 
E) trainer 
A) apprentice 
B) coach 
C) protégé 
D) ward 
E) trainer

Question 14

Job enlargement refers to adding challenges or new responsibilities to employees' current jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the formal mentoring program?

Accepted Answer

A) It does not ensure access to mentors for all employees. 
B) Gender and race can act as an obstacle in making mentors accessible to employees. 
C) Participants in the mentoring relationship do not know what is expected of them. 
D) Mentors may not be able to provide counseling and coaching in an artificially created relationship. 
E) It does not encourage mentors and protégés spend time discussing personalities and backgrounds. 
A) It does not ensure access to mentors for all employees. 
B) Gender and race can act as an obstacle in making mentors accessible to employees. 
C) Participants in the mentoring relationship do not know what is expected of them. 
D) Mentors may not be able to provide counseling and coaching in an artificially created relationship. 
E) It does not encourage mentors and protégés spend time discussing personalities and backgrounds.

Question 16

Despite no gender differences in access to job experiences involving transitions or creating change, male managers receive significantly more assignments involving high levels of responsibility than female managers of similar ability and managerial level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The items in the Myer-Briggs Type Inventory that focus on individuals' preferences for energy 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 18

A lateral demotion involves a:

Accepted Answer

A) raise in responsibility without a change in position. 
B) raise in responsibility without a change in authority. 
C) movement to higher position in a different area. 
D) movement to a lower position for cross-functional experience. 
E) movement to another position at the same level. 
A) raise in responsibility without a change in position. 
B) raise in responsibility without a change in authority. 
C) movement to higher position in a different area. 
D) movement to a lower position for cross-functional experience. 
E) movement to another position at the same level.

Question 19

In Space-In Inc., Tina is the mentor for a new hire, Tom. Tina provides career support when she:

Accepted Answer

A) provides positive regard and acceptance to Tom. 
B) acts as a role model to Tom. 
C) plays the role of a friend to Tom. 
D) provides exposure and visibility to Tom. 
E) creates an outlet for Tom to talk about his anxieties. 
A) provides positive regard and acceptance to Tom. 
B) acts as a role model to Tom. 
C) plays the role of a friend to Tom. 
D) provides exposure and visibility to Tom. 
E) creates an outlet for Tom to talk about his anxieties.

Question 20

List five characteristics of a successful formal mentoring program.

Accepted Answer

The student may list any five of the fol

Which of the following best describes traditional careers?

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Inventory, individuals who are _____ tend to be serious, quiet, practical, orderly, and logical.

_____ refers to the information employees receive about how the company evaluates their skills and knowledge and where they fit into the company's plans.

List five functions that a company can provide to ensure that employees accept transfers, promotions, and downward moves as development opportunities.

Black Inc. introduced a formal mentoring program for its employees. Which of the following is necessary to make the program a success?

Employees on sabbatical often receive full pay or benefits.

Briefly explain how assessment centers work, and list a few of their uses.

Transfers typically involve an increase in job responsibilities and compensation.

Compare and contrast training and development.

Which of the following is the first step in the development planning system?

_____ refers to the process of employees developing short- and long-term development objectives.

Which of the following is an exercise used in assessment centers where employees answer questions about their work, personal experiences, and skill strengths and weaknesses?

A peer or manager who works with an employee to motivate him, help him develop skills, and provide reinforcement and feedback is known as a(n)_____.

Job enlargement refers to adding challenges or new responsibilities to employees' current jobs.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the formal mentoring program?

Despite no gender differences in access to job experiences involving transitions or creating change, male managers receive significantly more assignments involving high levels of responsibility than female managers of similar ability and managerial level.

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

A lateral demotion involves a:

In Space-In Inc., Tina is the mentor for a new hire, Tom. Tina provides career support when she:

List five characteristics of a successful formal mentoring program.

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 best describes traditional careers?

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Inventory, individuals who are _____ tend to be serious, quiet, practical, orderly, and logical.

_____ refers to the information employees receive about how the company evaluates their skills and knowledge and where they fit into the company's plans.

List five functions that a company can provide to ensure that employees accept transfers, promotions, and downward moves as development opportunities.

Black Inc. introduced a formal mentoring program for its employees. Which of the following is necessary to make the program a success?

Employees on sabbatical often receive full pay or benefits.

Briefly explain how assessment centers work, and list a few of their uses.

Transfers typically involve an increase in job responsibilities and compensation.

Compare and contrast training and development.

Which of the following is the first step in the development planning system?

_____ refers to the process of employees developing short- and long-term development objectives.

Which of the following is an exercise used in assessment centers where employees answer questions about their work, personal experiences, and skill strengths and weaknesses?

A peer or manager who works with an employee to motivate him, help him develop skills, and provide reinforcement and feedback is known as a(n)_____.

Job enlargement refers to adding challenges or new responsibilities to employees' current jobs.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the formal mentoring program?

Despite no gender differences in access to job experiences involving transitions or creating change, male managers receive significantly more assignments involving high levels of responsibility than female managers of similar ability and managerial level.

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

A lateral demotion involves a:

In Space-In Inc., Tina is the mentor for a new hire, Tom. Tina provides career support when she:

List five characteristics of a successful formal mentoring program.

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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