Question 1

The outcome of action planning often takes the form of a career development plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Research on the validity,reliability,and effectiveness of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is inconclusive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is true about job rotation?

Accepted Answer

A)  According to research, job rotation typically does not benefit managers. 
B)  Job rotation is a simple process and rarely requires the involvement or the commitment of top management. 
C)  The system is restricted to a limited number of key positions and employees within the company. 
D)  The system ensures that employees understand the specific skills to be developed. 
E)  Rotation schedules are decided solely on the ability of other departments to accommodate new employees. 
A)  According to research, job rotation typically does not benefit managers. 
B)  Job rotation is a simple process and rarely requires the involvement or the commitment of top management. 
C)  The system is restricted to a limited number of key positions and employees within the company. 
D)  The system ensures that employees understand the specific skills to be developed. 
E)  Rotation schedules are decided solely on the ability of other departments to accommodate new employees.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Discuss the relationship between training,development,and careers.

Accepted Answer

Training focuses on improving performanc

Question 6

Describe a leaderless group discussion.

Accepted Answer

A leaderless group discussion is an asse

Question 7

What is succession planning and what are its benefits? What are the three stages for an effective program for developing high-potential employees?

Accepted Answer

Succession planning is the process of id

Question 8

Mentoring programs tend to be more successful when they are compulsory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following statements about Benchmarks is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  While managers enjoy completing the instrument and find the results interesting, research is inconclusive regarding the skills measured and their relationship to on-the-job performance. 
B)  The items measured by Benchmarks are based on research into the lessons that executives learn in critical events of their careers. 
C)  The instrument measures 24 skills and perspectives including how well managers accomplish tasks by completing the tasks themselves. 
D)  To provide a complete picture of managers' skills, only the managers' supervisors and peers should complete the instrument. 
E)  Research suggests that Benchmarks are valid for predicting performance, salary level, and career advancement. 
A)  While managers enjoy completing the instrument and find the results interesting, research is inconclusive regarding the skills measured and their relationship to on-the-job performance. 
B)  The items measured by Benchmarks are based on research into the lessons that executives learn in critical events of their careers. 
C)  The instrument measures 24 skills and perspectives including how well managers accomplish tasks by completing the tasks themselves. 
D)  To provide a complete picture of managers' skills, only the managers' supervisors and peers should complete the instrument. 
E)  Research suggests that Benchmarks are valid for predicting performance, salary level, and career advancement.

Question 10

Most employee development occurs through:

Accepted Answer

A)  performance appraisals. 
B)  job experiences. 
C)  formal education. 
D)  technical training. 
E)  interpersonal relationships. 
A)  performance appraisals. 
B)  job experiences. 
C)  formal education. 
D)  technical training. 
E)  interpersonal relationships.

Question 11

Development implies learning that is not necessarily related to the employee's current job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is a characteristic of a successful formal mentoring program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mentor and protégé participation is mandatory. 
B)  Managers are rewarded for employee development. 
C)  Mentors are chosen on a random basis. 
D)  Mentors become therapists for their protégés. 
E)  Mentor-protégé relationships are artificially created. 
A)  Mentor and protégé participation is mandatory. 
B)  Managers are rewarded for employee development. 
C)  Mentors are chosen on a random basis. 
D)  Mentors become therapists for their protégés. 
E)  Mentor-protégé relationships are artificially created.

Question 13

Which of the following is true of protean careers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employees look for organizations to provide job security. 
B)  Employees take lesser responsibility for managing protean careers than for traditional careers. 
C)  A protean career is one that does does not change frequently. 
D)  Based on the psychological contract, employees look for organizations to provide development opportunities. 
E)  Protean careers are characterized by frequent changes due to changes in the person's desired level of compensation. 
A)  Employees look for organizations to provide job security. 
B)  Employees take lesser responsibility for managing protean careers than for traditional careers. 
C)  A protean career is one that does does not change frequently. 
D)  Based on the psychological contract, employees look for organizations to provide development opportunities. 
E)  Protean careers are characterized by frequent changes due to changes in the person's desired level of compensation.

Question 14

Which of the following is true of development?

Accepted Answer

A)  It focuses only on helping employees improve performance of their current jobs. 
B)  The use of work experience is low in development. 
C)  Participation in development is voluntary. 
D)  It s not related to preparing employees for changes. 
E)  It is linked to fixed business goals. 
A)  It focuses only on helping employees improve performance of their current jobs. 
B)  The use of work experience is low in development. 
C)  Participation in development is voluntary. 
D)  It s not related to preparing employees for changes. 
E)  It is linked to fixed business goals.

Question 15

Job rotation increases employees' understanding of different company functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What are the four steps of a basic career management system?

Accepted Answer

A basic career management system involve

Question 17

The 360-degree feedback process:

Accepted Answer

A)  involves rating the individual in terms of work-related behaviors. 
B)  does not lead to any improvement in performance. 
C)  breaks down formal communications about behaviors and skill ratings between employees and their internal and external customers. 
D)  gives results that can be easily interpreted by anyone. 
E)  demands very little time of the raters to complete the evaluations. 
A)  involves rating the individual in terms of work-related behaviors. 
B)  does not lead to any improvement in performance. 
C)  breaks down formal communications about behaviors and skill ratings between employees and their internal and external customers. 
D)  gives results that can be easily interpreted by anyone. 
E)  demands very little time of the raters to complete the evaluations.

Question 18

Most employee development occurs through formal education programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following skills do managers demonstrate if they accomplish tasks through managing others?

Accepted Answer

A)  Compassion and sensitivity 
B)  Straightforwardness and composure 
C)  Team orientation 
D)  Decisiveness 
E)  Self-awareness 
A)  Compassion and sensitivity 
B)  Straightforwardness and composure 
C)  Team orientation 
D)  Decisiveness 
E)  Self-awareness

Question 20

What are the different kinds of formal educational programs that organizations may use to support employee development?

Accepted Answer

Organizations may support employee devel

The outcome of action planning often takes the form of a career development plan.

Research on the validity,reliability,and effectiveness of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is inconclusive.

Which of the following is true about job rotation?

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

Discuss the relationship between training,development,and careers.

Describe a leaderless group discussion.

What is succession planning and what are its benefits? What are the three stages for an effective program for developing high-potential employees?

Mentoring programs tend to be more successful when they are compulsory.

Which of the following statements about Benchmarks is true?

Most employee development occurs through:

Development implies learning that is not necessarily related to the employee's current job.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a successful formal mentoring program?

Which of the following is true of protean careers?

Which of the following is true of development?

Job rotation increases employees' understanding of different company functions.

What are the four steps of a basic career management system?

The 360-degree feedback process:

Most employee development occurs through formal education programs.

Which of the following skills do managers demonstrate if they accomplish tasks through managing others?

What are the different kinds of formal educational programs that organizations may use to support employee development?

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The outcome of action planning often takes the form of a career development plan.

Research on the validity,reliability,and effectiveness of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is inconclusive.

Which of the following is true about job rotation?

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

Discuss the relationship between training,development,and careers.

Describe a leaderless group discussion.

What is succession planning and what are its benefits? What are the three stages for an effective program for developing high-potential employees?

Mentoring programs tend to be more successful when they are compulsory.

Which of the following statements about Benchmarks is true?

Most employee development occurs through:

Development implies learning that is not necessarily related to the employee's current job.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a successful formal mentoring program?

Which of the following is true of protean careers?

Which of the following is true of development?

Job rotation increases employees' understanding of different company functions.

What are the four steps of a basic career management system?

The 360-degree feedback process:

Most employee development occurs through formal education programs.

Which of the following skills do managers demonstrate if they accomplish tasks through managing others?

What are the different kinds of formal educational programs that organizations may use to support employee development?

Managing Human Resources

Trends in Human Resource Management

Providing Equal Employment Opportunity and a Safe Workplace

Analyzing Work and Designing Jobs

Planning for and Recruiting Human Resources

Selecting Employees and Placing Them in Jobs

Training Employees

Managing Employees Performance

Separating and Retaining Employees

Establishing a Pay Structure

Recognizing Employee Contributions With Pay

Providing Employee Benefits

Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations

Managing Human Resources Globally

Creating and Maintaining High-Performance Organizations

Filters