Question 1

To ensure long-range career growth,salespeople must believe that the way to get ahead is to determine one's own weaknesses and then work hard to correct them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When a manager's career development role is that of an appraiser,he or she:

Accepted Answer

A)  teaches specific job-related or technical skills. 
B)  arranges for employees to participate in a high-visibility activity. 
C)  reviews an established development plan on an ongoing basis. 
D)  listens to and understands an employee's real concerns. 
A)  teaches specific job-related or technical skills. 
B)  arranges for employees to participate in a high-visibility activity. 
C)  reviews an established development plan on an ongoing basis. 
D)  listens to and understands an employee's real concerns.

Question 3

According to the Glass Ceiling Commission,which of the following is a suggestion for toppling job-advancement barriers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoid the use of affirmative action as a tool. 
B)  Make an effort to "hire in one's own image." 
C)  Use word-of-mouth recruiting. 
D)  Initiate family-friendly programs. 
A)  Avoid the use of affirmative action as a tool. 
B)  Make an effort to "hire in one's own image." 
C)  Use word-of-mouth recruiting. 
D)  Initiate family-friendly programs.

Question 4

In the context of the four principal career categories,the term ____ denotes individuals whose present performance is satisfactory but whose chance for future advancement is small.These people make up the bulk of the employees in most organizations.

Accepted Answer

A)  deadwood 
B)  learners 
C)  solid citizens 
D)  stars 
A)  deadwood 
B)  learners 
C)  solid citizens 
D)  stars

Question 5

Online career development centers developed by companies provide access to a wide variety of services to help employees manage their careers and,in some instances,even find jobs outside their present company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Carla works as an assistant manager at a software development company.She has identified her career goals and developed a plan for achieving those goals.The process Carla is involved in is referred to as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  career development 
B)  career counseling 
C)  career planning 
D)  career plateauing 
A)  career development 
B)  career counseling 
C)  career planning 
D)  career plateauing

Question 7

Jonas is a project manager at a reputed multinational company.His job responsibility includes providing career counseling to his subordinates.What practices must he apply to become a successful counselor?

Accepted Answer

Career counseling is best when done by t

Question 8

Complacency is the greatest danger once a career plan has been developed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Career development looks at careers through the eyes of individual employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Differentiate dual-career couples from dual-earner couples.

Accepted Answer

Dual-employed couples can usually be cla

Question 11

In an organization,the employees' immediate manager bears the primary responsibility for preparing their individual career plans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Individuals whose present performance has fallen to an unsatisfactory level and who have little potential for advancement are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  learners. 
B)  stars. 
C)  solid citizens. 
D)  deadwood. 
A)  learners. 
B)  stars. 
C)  solid citizens. 
D)  deadwood.

Question 13

Many factors that contribute to the glass ceiling within organizations stem from the common tendency "to hire in one's own image."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is outplacement?

Accepted Answer

Outplacement refers to "a benefit provid

Question 15

List the career-related myths held by managers.

Accepted Answer

The following are some career-related my

Question 16

The primary responsibility for preparing individual career plans rests with the:

Accepted Answer

A)  human resource manager. 
B)  employees. 
C)  organization. 
D)  supervisors. 
A)  human resource manager. 
B)  employees. 
C)  organization. 
D)  supervisors.

Question 17

Explain why it is necessary for employees to review career progress.

Accepted Answer

Individual careers rarely go exactly acc

Question 18

An individual's self-assessment should be:

Accepted Answer

A)  limited by current resources. 
B)  focused on identifying personal strengths. 
C)  limited by his or her current abilities. 
D)  based on a vision statement provided by the organization. 
A)  limited by current resources. 
B)  focused on identifying personal strengths. 
C)  limited by his or her current abilities. 
D)  based on a vision statement provided by the organization.

Question 19

Believing that the key to success is being in the right place at the right time guarantees long-range career growth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Pascal regularly updates and adjusts himself to the changes that occur within the organization and the industry he works for.This ability enables him to effectively prepare for the future.This denotes that Pascal ranks high in ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  career enrichment 
B)  career self-management 
C)  career plateauing 
D)  career counseling 
A)  career enrichment 
B)  career self-management 
C)  career plateauing 
D)  career counseling

To ensure long-range career growth,salespeople must believe that the way to get ahead is to determine one's own weaknesses and then work hard to correct them.

When a manager's career development role is that of an appraiser,he or she:

According to the Glass Ceiling Commission,which of the following is a suggestion for toppling job-advancement barriers?

In the context of the four principal career categories,the term ____ denotes individuals whose present performance is satisfactory but whose chance for future advancement is small.These people make up the bulk of the employees in most organizations.

Online career development centers developed by companies provide access to a wide variety of services to help employees manage their careers and,in some instances,even find jobs outside their present company.

Carla works as an assistant manager at a software development company.She has identified her career goals and developed a plan for achieving those goals.The process Carla is involved in is referred to as ____.

Jonas is a project manager at a reputed multinational company.His job responsibility includes providing career counseling to his subordinates.What practices must he apply to become a successful counselor?

Complacency is the greatest danger once a career plan has been developed.

Career development looks at careers through the eyes of individual employees.

Differentiate dual-career couples from dual-earner couples.

In an organization,the employees' immediate manager bears the primary responsibility for preparing their individual career plans.

Individuals whose present performance has fallen to an unsatisfactory level and who have little potential for advancement are called:

Many factors that contribute to the glass ceiling within organizations stem from the common tendency "to hire in one's own image."

What is outplacement?

List the career-related myths held by managers.

The primary responsibility for preparing individual career plans rests with the:

Explain why it is necessary for employees to review career progress.

An individual's self-assessment should be:

Believing that the key to success is being in the right place at the right time guarantees long-range career growth.

Pascal regularly updates and adjusts himself to the changes that occur within the organization and the industry he works for.This ability enables him to effectively prepare for the future.This denotes that Pascal ranks high in ____.

Human Resource Management: a Strategic Function

Equal Employment Opportunity: The Legal Environment

Implementing Equal Employment Opportunity

Job Analysis and Design

Human Resource Planning

Recruiting Employees

Selecting Employees

Orientation and Employee Training

Management and Organizational Development

Performance Management Systems

The Organizational Reward System

Base Wage and Salary Systems

Incentive Pay Systems

Employee Benefits

Employee Safety and Health

Employee Relations

The Legal Environment and Structure of Labor Unions

Union Organizing Campaigns and Collective Bargaining

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Exam 10: Career Development

To ensure long-range career growth,salespeople must believe that the way to get ahead is to determine one's own weaknesses and then work hard to correct them.

When a manager's career development role is that of an appraiser,he or she:

According to the Glass Ceiling Commission,which of the following is a suggestion for toppling job-advancement barriers?

In the context of the four principal career categories,the term ____ denotes individuals whose present performance is satisfactory but whose chance for future advancement is small.These people make up the bulk of the employees in most organizations.

Online career development centers developed by companies provide access to a wide variety of services to help employees manage their careers and,in some instances,even find jobs outside their present company.

Carla works as an assistant manager at a software development company.She has identified her career goals and developed a plan for achieving those goals.The process Carla is involved in is referred to as ____.

Jonas is a project manager at a reputed multinational company.His job responsibility includes providing career counseling to his subordinates.What practices must he apply to become a successful counselor?

Complacency is the greatest danger once a career plan has been developed.

Career development looks at careers through the eyes of individual employees.

Differentiate dual-career couples from dual-earner couples.

In an organization,the employees' immediate manager bears the primary responsibility for preparing their individual career plans.

Individuals whose present performance has fallen to an unsatisfactory level and who have little potential for advancement are called:

Many factors that contribute to the glass ceiling within organizations stem from the common tendency "to hire in one's own image."

What is outplacement?

List the career-related myths held by managers.

The primary responsibility for preparing individual career plans rests with the:

Explain why it is necessary for employees to review career progress.

An individual's self-assessment should be:

Believing that the key to success is being in the right place at the right time guarantees long-range career growth.

Pascal regularly updates and adjusts himself to the changes that occur within the organization and the industry he works for.This ability enables him to effectively prepare for the future.This denotes that Pascal ranks high in ____.

Human Resource Management: a Strategic Function

Equal Employment Opportunity: The Legal Environment

Implementing Equal Employment Opportunity

Job Analysis and Design

Human Resource Planning

Recruiting Employees

Selecting Employees

Orientation and Employee Training

Management and Organizational Development

Performance Management Systems

The Organizational Reward System

Base Wage and Salary Systems

Incentive Pay Systems

Employee Benefits

Employee Safety and Health

Employee Relations

The Legal Environment and Structure of Labor Unions

Union Organizing Campaigns and Collective Bargaining

Filters