Question 1

According to the lifestyle dichotomy of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator,individuals with a _____ preference enjoy surprises and dislike deadlines.

Accepted Answer

A)  Judging (J) 
B)  Perceiving (P) 
C)  Thinking (T) 
D)  Feeling (F) 
E)  Sensing (S) 
A)  Judging (J) 
B)  Perceiving (P) 
C)  Thinking (T) 
D)  Feeling (F) 
E)  Sensing (S)

Question 2

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a valuable tool for understanding communication styles,appraising employees' performance,and evaluating employees' promotion potential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

_____ help(s)employees select development activities that prepare them to meet their career goals.

Accepted Answer

A)  Career path 
B)  Training 
C)  Policy analysis 
D)  Job sharing 
E)  Career management 
A)  Career path 
B)  Training 
C)  Policy analysis 
D)  Job sharing 
E)  Career management

Question 4

The career management process starts with:

Accepted Answer

A)  self-assessment. 
B)  goal setting. 
C)  reality checking. 
D)  identifying the steps and timetable to reach a goal. 
E)  specifying competencies to be developed. 
A)  self-assessment. 
B)  goal setting. 
C)  reality checking. 
D)  identifying the steps and timetable to reach a goal. 
E)  specifying competencies to be developed.

Question 5

Allowing employees to take a full-time temporary position at another company is known as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  transfer. 
B)  expatriate assignment. 
C)  sabbatical. 
D)  externship. 
E)  lateral move. 
A)  transfer. 
B)  expatriate assignment. 
C)  sabbatical. 
D)  externship. 
E)  lateral move.

Question 6

In a self-assessment,the organization's responsibility is to identify opportunities and areas that need improvement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following helps identify employees' preferences for working in different types of environments like sales and counseling?

Accepted Answer

A)  Myers-Briggs Type Indicator 
B)  Self-Directed Search 
C)  Leaderless group discussion 
D)  Occupational Outlook Handbook 
E)  Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory 
A)  Myers-Briggs Type Indicator 
B)  Self-Directed Search 
C)  Leaderless group discussion 
D)  Occupational Outlook Handbook 
E)  Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory

Question 9

An employee's tolerance for uncertainty and the ability to get along with others are assessed in _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  leaderless group discussions 
B)  in-basket exercises 
C)  personality tests 
D)  role-plays 
E)  interviews 
A)  leaderless group discussions 
B)  in-basket exercises 
C)  personality tests 
D)  role-plays 
E)  interviews

Question 10

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 11

Women and minorities often have trouble finding mentors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The final step in the career management process is:

Accepted Answer

A)  self-assessment. 
B)  reality check. 
C)  goal setting. 
D)  action planning. 
E)  feedback. 
A)  self-assessment. 
B)  reality check. 
C)  goal setting. 
D)  action planning. 
E)  feedback.

Question 13

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 14

Describe a leaderless group discussion.

Accepted Answer

A leaderless group discussion is an asse

Question 15

Which of the following assessment center exercises is being used when a team of five to seven employees is assigned a problem and must work together to solve it within a certain time period?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interview session 
B)  Leaderless group discussion 
C)  Role playing 
D)  In-basket exercise 
E)  Personality test 
A)  Interview session 
B)  Leaderless group discussion 
C)  Role playing 
D)  In-basket exercise 
E)  Personality test

Question 16

Coaches are peers or managers who work with other employees to motivate them,help them develop their skills,and provide them with reinforcement and feedback.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Discuss the relationship between training,development,and careers.

Accepted Answer

Training focuses on improving performanc

Question 18

Which of the following is a potential problem of job rotation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employees typically develop a short-term perspective on problems and solutions. 
B)  Employees generally earn less. 
C)  Promotions usually take longer. 
D)  Employees typically develop specialized skills but fail to use them due to quick rotations. 
E)  It decreases employees' understanding of different company functions. 
A)  Employees typically develop a short-term perspective on problems and solutions. 
B)  Employees generally earn less. 
C)  Promotions usually take longer. 
D)  Employees typically develop specialized skills but fail to use them due to quick rotations. 
E)  It decreases employees' understanding of different company functions.

Question 19

Which of the following is true of job enlargement?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a systematic approach to help an organization modify its core processes to achieve more efficient results. 
B)  It aims at greater productivity through reduced application of mental and physical effort. 
C)  It involves attempts to motivate employees by giving them the opportunity to use specific skill sets. 
D)  It involves moving employees through a series of job assignments in one or more functional areas. 
E)  It involves adding challenges or new responsibilities to employees' current jobs. 
A)  It is a systematic approach to help an organization modify its core processes to achieve more efficient results. 
B)  It aims at greater productivity through reduced application of mental and physical effort. 
C)  It involves attempts to motivate employees by giving them the opportunity to use specific skill sets. 
D)  It involves moving employees through a series of job assignments in one or more functional areas. 
E)  It involves adding challenges or new responsibilities to employees' current jobs.

Question 20

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator,Extroverted types (E)gain energy through:

Accepted Answer

A)  interpersonal relationships. 
B)  personal thoughts. 
C)  gathering facts and details. 
D)  establishing goals. 
E)  inner feelings. 
A)  interpersonal relationships. 
B)  personal thoughts. 
C)  gathering facts and details. 
D)  establishing goals. 
E)  inner feelings.

According to the lifestyle dichotomy of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator,individuals with a _____ preference enjoy surprises and dislike deadlines.

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a valuable tool for understanding communication styles,appraising employees' performance,and evaluating employees' promotion potential.

_____ help(s)employees select development activities that prepare them to meet their career goals.

The career management process starts with:

Allowing employees to take a full-time temporary position at another company is known as a(n):

In a self-assessment,the organization's responsibility is to identify opportunities and areas that need improvement.

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

Which of the following helps identify employees' preferences for working in different types of environments like sales and counseling?

An employee's tolerance for uncertainty and the ability to get along with others are assessed in _____.

Which of the following statements about Benchmarks is true?

Women and minorities often have trouble finding mentors.

The final step in the career management process is:

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

Describe a leaderless group discussion.

Which of the following assessment center exercises is being used when a team of five to seven employees is assigned a problem and must work together to solve it within a certain time period?

Coaches are peers or managers who work with other employees to motivate them,help them develop their skills,and provide them with reinforcement and feedback.

Discuss the relationship between training,development,and careers.

Which of the following is a potential problem of job rotation?

Which of the following is true of job enlargement?

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator,Extroverted types (E)gain energy through:

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

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Exam 9: Developing Employees for Future Success

According to the lifestyle dichotomy of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator,individuals with a _____ preference enjoy surprises and dislike deadlines.

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a valuable tool for understanding communication styles,appraising employees' performance,and evaluating employees' promotion potential.

_____ help(s)employees select development activities that prepare them to meet their career goals.

The career management process starts with:

Allowing employees to take a full-time temporary position at another company is known as a(n):

In a self-assessment,the organization's responsibility is to identify opportunities and areas that need improvement.

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

Which of the following helps identify employees' preferences for working in different types of environments like sales and counseling?

An employee's tolerance for uncertainty and the ability to get along with others are assessed in _____.

Which of the following statements about Benchmarks is true?

Women and minorities often have trouble finding mentors.

The final step in the career management process is:

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

Describe a leaderless group discussion.

Which of the following assessment center exercises is being used when a team of five to seven employees is assigned a problem and must work together to solve it within a certain time period?

Coaches are peers or managers who work with other employees to motivate them,help them develop their skills,and provide them with reinforcement and feedback.

Discuss the relationship between training,development,and careers.

Which of the following is a potential problem of job rotation?

Which of the following is true of job enlargement?

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator,Extroverted types (E)gain energy through:

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