Question 1

Which of the following statements is accurately represents the situation of women in the workforce?

Accepted Answer

A) The average woman who has been out of school for six years has worked 30 percent less time than the average man who has been out of school the same amount of time. 
B) Job sequencing has proven to be a successful career tactic for women wishing to combine work and family because impacts on career advancement are minimal. 
C) The population of women who wish to work full time has been completely tapped. Women-friendly employer policies will be able to recruit women who are interested in part-time work. 
D) Now that women are in the workforce in nearly the same proportion as men, the career differences between men and women are expected to disappear by 2010.

Question 2

Simulations are a development technique whereby the participant analyzes a situation and decides the best course of action based on the data given. They are frequently computer-interactive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following statements best defines an assessment centre?

Accepted Answer

A) a procedure for evaluating training and development programs 
B) a process by which individuals assess their career path with the assistance of a coach and within the context of the organization's strategic plans 
C) a centralized employee performance appraisal system within an organization 
D) a collection of instruments and exercises designed to diagnose individuals' development needs

Question 4

Which of these phrases best explains what talent management is?

Accepted Answer

A) a subsidiary of a large corporation that serves as a training ground for organizational leaders 
B) a company whose best employees quit to join other firms 
C) foreign countries that have most of their university graduates immigrate to Canada. 
D) a way to better attract, develop, and retain key human resources

Question 5

Clarence is the assistant vice president of quality control for a firm that manufactures hospital medical equipment. However, Clarence is currently teaching science in a school for underprivileged children. At the end of the school year, Clarence will resume his job duties with his employer. Which of the following terms is used to describe Clarence's current situation?

Accepted Answer

A) a rotation through a non-core organizational function 
B) a sabbatical leave 
C) a medical leave of absence 
D) phased-in retirement

Question 6

Ambrose is discussing his college major with his best friend. Ambrose says his parents want him to be a CGA like them and to join their prosperous tax practice when he graduates. "But," Ambrose says, "I just can't SEE myself as an accountant!" Which statement provides the most accurate description of the source of Ambrose's career misgivings?

Accepted Answer

A) Ambrose is making a typical protean career error. 
B) Ambrose's self-image is not compatible with a career as an accountant. 
C) Ambrose needs feedback on reality. 
D) Because of Ambrose's family background, his interests will likely change, and he will find accounting a satisfying career.

Question 7

What is an assessment centre? What role can an assessment centre play in an organization's HR development process?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Which of the following characterizes the best use of lateral transfers as a development technique?

Accepted Answer

A) The lateral transfer provides upward career progress in the organization. 
B) The lateral transfer allows the redundant employee an incentive to leave the company without being terminated. 
C) The lateral transfer provides a monetary incentive for taking on new work. 
D) The lateral transfer moves the person into the organization's core business.

Question 9

The HR department at Cimarron Utilities is planning an internal Career Day. The day will feature workshops on various careers at Cimarron Utilities, opportunities for work in Cimarron's overseas locations, and presentations by HR staff on training and development opportunities available at Cimarron. Which of the following does this event exemplify?

Accepted Answer

A) individual-centred career development 
B) organization-centred career planning 
C) succession planning 
D) training and development outreach

Question 10

Describe a typical mentoring relationship. How can mentoring aid women and minorities in their career advancement?

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Which of the following statements is a misconception about psychological tests? Psychological tests

Accepted Answer

A) are sometimes fake-able by the test taker. 
B) can provide useful data on employee motivation, reasoning ability and job preferences. 
C) may have validity problems. 
D) can be interpreted by HR managers.

Question 12

In recent years, a career has come to be viewed as changeable and based on whom you know as well as what you know. Which of the following terms best describes this view?

Accepted Answer

A) promethean 
B) pragmatic 
C) problematic 
D) protean

Question 13

Can-Do Enterprises suffered a shock when George White, its president and CEO, was killed while skiing in Chile. Nevertheless, the organization was able to continue operations smoothly. Which of the following was most likely the reason for the smooth transition?

Accepted Answer

A) succession planning 
B) organizational chart 
C) delegation strategy 
D) executive life insurance

Question 14

In closely held family firms (those that are not publicly traded on stock exchanges), most CEOs arrange for the business to be sold following their retirement or death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Two firms are competing to hire Alicia, a highly competent optics engineer who is early in her career. Both firms are offering similar salaries, benefits, and financial packages. Both are in desirable parts of the country. The job duties are almost identical, and both firms are prestigious employers. Given that Alicia is ambitious, which of the following is most likely to influence her decision?

Accepted Answer

A) the likelihood of international assignments 
B) the development potential of the position 
C) the rapidity of salary increases 
D) the ability to balance work/life needs

Question 16

Which of the following is the most productive perspective to take when dealing with a difficult boss, a poor job situation, and unsupportive peers?

Accepted Answer

A) This type of situation is an example of scenario that is easy to simulate in management training programs. 
B) This type of situation is the main reasons for managerial failure. 
C) This type of situation can typically warp a budding executive's interpersonal relations skills. 
D) This type of situation can be learning experiences.

Question 17

Dual-career ladders have been established by many large companies to deal with the problems faced by two-earner families.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Josh, 32, worked for one organization for seven years after graduating with a bachelor's degree. In that time, he earned three promotions. Now "downsized" out of the organization, Josh is working part time at a video store while studying for an MBA at night. Josh's professor tells him that these days many careers are cyclical-a nice way to tell Josh he is a failure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Abigail is a 30-year old, highly talented engineer in a competitive industry. She has been with the firm for three years and has been contacted frequently by headhunters seeking to lure her to other organizations. As the HR director for the firm, you want to retain Abigail, but you cannot increase her salary. You are considering several strategies for retaining Abigail. Which of these strategies would likely backfire on you?

Accepted Answer

A) providing Abigail with intellectually stimulating assignments 
B) requiring Abigail to sign a non-competition agreement 
C) examining whether Abigail's working hours are excessive 
D) allowing Abigail to choose some of her projects to develop a sense of personal accomplishment

Question 20

Which of the following is a major impediment to enabling older employees to work in the firm past normal retirement age?

Accepted Answer

A) current pension law 
B) opposition by the Canadian Association of Retired Persons 
C) most people want to quit working after age 65 
D) medical issues commonly associated with older people

Exam 8: Talent Management and Development

Which of the following statements is accurately represents the situation of women in the workforce?

Simulations are a development technique whereby the participant analyzes a situation and decides the best course of action based on the data given. They are frequently computer-interactive.

Which of the following statements best defines an assessment centre?

Which of these phrases best explains what talent management is?

What is an assessment centre? What role can an assessment centre play in an organization's HR development process?

Which of the following characterizes the best use of lateral transfers as a development technique?

Describe a typical mentoring relationship. How can mentoring aid women and minorities in their career advancement?

Which of the following statements is a misconception about psychological tests? Psychological tests

In recent years, a career has come to be viewed as changeable and based on whom you know as well as what you know. Which of the following terms best describes this view?

Can-Do Enterprises suffered a shock when George White, its president and CEO, was killed while skiing in Chile. Nevertheless, the organization was able to continue operations smoothly. Which of the following was most likely the reason for the smooth transition?

In closely held family firms (those that are not publicly traded on stock exchanges), most CEOs arrange for the business to be sold following their retirement or death.

Which of the following is the most productive perspective to take when dealing with a difficult boss, a poor job situation, and unsupportive peers?

Dual-career ladders have been established by many large companies to deal with the problems faced by two-earner families.

Which of the following is a major impediment to enabling older employees to work in the firm past normal retirement age?